African Inspired Arts, Crafts, Accessories and Apparel

Unique, Quality yet Affordable African Arts, Crafts, Accessories and Apparel. Handmade by Artisans in Africa and U.S.

Featured Interview

Ida Dickson-Kingston | AfriCoast Patterns

What role do you play in your Industry?

E-Commerce Business that offers quality African Inspired Handmade products and making them easily accessible to our existing customers and target market through our various Marketing and Selling Platforms.

What year did you start in your industry?

What Certifications, Degrees, Titles and Experience do you have in your industry?

What do you love most about your role in your industry?

The Creativity and making a difference with what we offer our diverse Customers in the form of unique Hand crafted African Inspired Arts, Crafts, Accessories and Apparel. We love and appreciate every one who patronize and support our business. Every purchase helps us to to continue to collaborate and economically empower our hard working local Artisans in Ghana whilst supporting Causes in our Community close to our hearts.

What is the best advice you have received about how to impact your industry?

Accept change and it's ok to ask for help. Be open to learn new things and set the pace for success.

What do you think are the top 3 things that help people excel in your industry?

What encouragement would you give to those who are interested in being in your industry?

Love what you do, use what you have and take your journey a day at time. Stay positive, be willing to take opportunities that will help you learn, and see every challenge as part of the growth process. Be patient with yourself and be the change you want to see.

What do you think is the most important qualities for people to have in your industry?

What obstacles have you overcome, or are you overcoming to excel in your industry?

Amidst the pandemic, I was faced with how to stock up on my inventory sourced fully from Ghana West Africa. To keep our inventory running, I overcame this challenge by designing and making some of the product ideas I have. This resulted in the addition of new products including Wrap Skirts, Beanie hats, Face Mask, Headwraps, Scrub Caps which has actually contributed to our success story.

What advice would you give to the younger generation?

Do not let your circumstances deprive you of 1. Discovering your talent 2. Learning to develop this talent 3. There is no elevator to success, so learn to grow through what you go through. 4. Be the Change to make a difference 5. Finally, be humble but not timid. Believe in yourself - If you can think it, you can create it.