Mali Chic

Fatim Bouaré, general manager of Mali Chic, has been an entrepreneur since early childhood. As a young girl she sold bread for her mother, relishing the fact that she was the best, though youngest, salesperson in the family. Her love of sales, interacting with all kinds of people, her innate good business sense and creative entrepreneurial spirit has enabled her to successfully lead this collective of five master artisans.

In addition to their three in-house production facilities, Mali Chic works with over 200 artisans groups across Mali. They use traditional and indigenous designs to create highly innovative and fresh fashion and home accessories.

Mali Chic has a stunning gallery in Bamako and has slowly been developing their international clientele by attending numerous US trade shows sponsored by the West African Trade Hub. In 2010 they will attend a major trade show independently: see them exhibiting at the Los Angeles Gift Show in February 2010.