{"title":"Mbare","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMbare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"452\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMbare brings together handcrafted objects sourced across Africa, shaped by generations of skill and rooted in local material traditions. Founded in 1997 by Robbie Stewart, who grew up in Harare, Zimbabwe, the company reflects a long-standing connection to the region’s makers and marketplaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"746\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe name “mbare,” from the Shona language, translates to “a gathering of things” or “marketplace,” a reflection of the brand’s role in connecting artisans, materials, and everyday use. Each piece is made using natural or recycled materials, with attention to durability, function, and detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMbare brings together handcrafted objects sourced across Africa, shaped by generations of skill and rooted in local material traditions. Founded in 1997 by Robbie Stewart, who grew up in Harare, Zimbabwe, the company reflects a long-standing connection to the region’s makers and marketplaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe name “mbare,” from the Shona language, translates to “a gathering of things” or “marketplace,” a reflection of the brand’s role in connecting artisans, materials, and everyday use. Each piece is made using natural or recycled materials, with attention to durability, function, and detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWork is guided by fair trade principles and long-term partnerships with artisans and small workshops. The focus remains on creating sustainable income opportunities through trade, supporting communities beyond the formal economy while preserving traditional techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1134\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe collection balances utility and design, bringing together objects that carry both purpose and a sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0051\/8373\/3878\/collections\/about-us-page-headers.jpg?v=1777860640","url":"https:\/\/bloomist.pro\/en-ca\/collections\/mbare.oembed","provider":"Bloomist","version":"1.0","type":"link"}