About Us

Out of Africa Collection was founded in 1996 by Rose Luangisa from Bukoba, Tanzania.  We carry authentic, Fair Trade, fashion, jewelry, beverages and food.  We work directly with artisans across the continent to share our rich African culture and heritage with the world.                

We are always developing new products; we work directly with African Artisans to bring the finest African accents to you. The sale of every product on this site directly benefits the artisans who created it, which in turn helps many artisans especially women in Africa in providing the essentials for their families and communities. Thank you for making a difference in their lives!

Because each item is handcrafted, there may be slight variances in size, shape, color, and finish. No two products are alike. This is a particular benefit that we are very proud to offer our clients.  All of our products are shipped from New York, and we can arrange personal delivery to collectors in the Greater New York Region.

Out of Africa Collection social mission is:

• Support economic empowerment for artisans and makers, especially women
• Empower, connect and preserve African culture, heritage and traditions

At the very core of what we do, more than anything we can think of - if we make both artisans and customers happy, we’ve succeeded!

Thank you for adding a piece of Africa to your collection and we hope you will enjoy the African beverages and food.

All the very best to you!

Rose Luangisa