Lavet af Noella

Woven rug made from upcycled denim

480,00 kr
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Design: White pattern

Pickup available at Nørrebro

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Robust carpet/mat woven from upcycled denim.

Collected by the 'Africa Collect Textiles' initiative, which handles all the clothing Kenya receives that ends up in large landfills and is burned.

Each pattern is one of a kind.

1 in stock
Size

Measures 77 * 50 cm. excluding fringes

Handmade by...

Noella

... is 22 years old and comes from the Democratic Republic of Congo. She arrived in Kenya with her five-year-old son, Angel.

In Kenya, Noella and her son found a safe place to live at 'RefuSHE', a women's center for survivors of gender-based violence, which The Able collaborates with.

At RefuSHE, Noella joined an entrepreneurship program for young women, where her own dreams truly came into focus.

Here she learned the craft of tailoring, and today she is part of a collective of female artisans, where she earns a steady income by creating hand-dyed scarves and other beautiful items.

Noella sews, while other women dye. Together, they create products, each working on what they enjoy and excel at.

Noella is not only skilled, but also ambitious and dreams of being completely independent one day. She has completed leadership training and dreams of soon opening her own sewing workshop. When you wear her scarf, you are helping to bring that dream one step closer.

Material & care

Made from upcycled denim with a new cotton lining. Washable.

Delivery & return

Delivery:
We ship every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday between 11-13 with GLS unless anything else is stated at the top of our page (if we're on holiday or travelling to meet with the artisans).

Pick up:
You are always welcome to pick up your order. You can pick up in our studio and store at Birkegade 9, th. 2200 Copenhagen N. We are open every Tuesday & Thursday 12:00-17:30.

Return:
You naturally have 14 days of full right of return (excluding delivery) from when you have received your goods. If you wish to return, you must send an email to kontakt@theable.dk .

When you buy products from The -able, you support people fleeing to...

Better mental health

Creating something with your hands can have a profound positive impact on mental health, especially for those who have experienced trauma. Studies show that engaging in hands-on activities can reduce stress and anxiety by up to 45%.

Many of the artisans we collaborate with have faced significant challenges in adjusting to new countries, often feeling displaced and disconnected.

Through practicing familiar crafts and connecting with new, like-minded communities, they begin to regain a sense of ownership, belonging, and community. Each product you purchase carries the story of a person’s journey, as well as their opportunity to rebuild and create anew.

Jouhania, who embroiders products in the Shatila refugee camp for The -able, shares: 'For me, embroidering is like stitching my life back together, thread by thread. It’s a traditional Palestinian craft that I am proud to bring back to life.

Greater financial freedom

According to the UN, around 70% of refugees live below the poverty line, and many do not have permission to work. Through our cooperation with local NGOs, people on the run get the opportunity to work and earn their own money through jobs they are good at. When people on the run are given the opportunity to be included in the labor market and earn their own money through dignified work, the sense of belonging to the new countries is strengthened and they are given the opportunity to take their first steps towards financial independence again.

Amina, who makes bags for The -able in Lebanon, says: “ Being financially independent from relief organizations has helped me regain my self-confidence and respect - I no longer feel like I'm outside, and I pass this strength and joy on to my children.”

Preserve endangered cultural heritage

An often overlooked consequence of people being forced to leave their homes and land is that local crafts are threatened. The traditions risk disappearing, as those who master the craft must leave materials, tools and practices behind.

At The -able, we work to preserve these traditions by always starting from the knowledge, skills and designs of the artisans and then integrating them into modern design and sustainable practices that can be continued in new countries.

Through our work, we ensure that these skills and traditions live on, while celebrating fine craftsmanship and respecting both people and the planet.

Thank you for shopping at The -able. Every purchase makes a difference to a person forced to flee or living in a conflict-affected area.

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