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building radically transparent relationships

Sandstorm Kenya stands as a distinguished Kenyan luxury brand, specializing in finely crafted leather and canvas bags. With a legacy spanning over two decades, they have firmly established their presence in the retail landscape. In tandem with their growth as a Kenyan brand, Sandstorm Kenya introduced The Opportunity Factory (OF), a ground breaking initiative that saw its inception in 2021.

At its core, The Opportunity Factory serves as a conduit for channeling the wealth of knowledge and ideas cultivated by Sandstorm Kenya. It extends this valuable expertise to foster connections with other creative businesses. The primary mission of The Opportunity Factory is to unlock opportunities for incredible Kenyan talents by establishing radically transparent relationships and seeking fairer ways to connect artisans with markets.

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fairer ways to connect makers to markets

The directory we've curated serves the fundamental purpose of enabling direct contact with the communities listed. You are welcome to directly contact any of the communities in the directory, directly. However, we acknowledge the distinctive needs of international customers, often distinct from those of local markets. Should you wish to purchase or commission products from artisans, we exist to manage the entire process. Our services encompass everything from product development, sampling, and production specification to costing, grassroots-level community engagement, quality assurance, and quality control. We don't duplicate the efforts of communities; instead, we bridge gaps in skills and capacity, especially when it comes to serving international buyers, as communities may lack the necessary capacity to engage directly with them.

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building radically transparent relationships

Sandstorm Kenya stands as a distinguished Kenyan luxury brand, specializing in finely crafted leather and canvas bags. With a legacy spanning over two decades, they have firmly established their presence in the retail landscape. In tandem with their growth as a Kenyan brand, Sandstorm Kenya introduced The Opportunity Factory (OF), a ground breaking initiative that saw its inception in 2021.

At its core, The Opportunity Factory serves as a conduit for channeling the wealth of knowledge and ideas cultivated by Sandstorm Kenya. It extends this valuable expertise to foster connections with other creative businesses. The primary mission of The Opportunity Factory is to unlock opportunities for incredible Kenyan talents by establishing radically transparent relationships and seeking fairer ways to connect artisans with markets.

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fairer ways to connect makers to markets

The directory we've curated serves the fundamental purpose of enabling direct contact with the communities listed. You are welcome to directly contact any of the communities in the directory, directly. However, we acknowledge the distinctive needs of international customers, often distinct from those of local markets. Should you wish to purchase or commission products from artisans, we exist to manage the entire process. Our services encompass everything from product development, sampling, and production specification to costing, grassroots-level community engagement, quality assurance, and quality control. We don't duplicate the efforts of communities; instead, we bridge gaps in skills and capacity, especially when it comes to serving international buyers, as communities may lack the necessary capacity to engage directly with them.