Made in Madagascar
We are very proud of our made-in-Madagascar products. Not only are they made from amazing quality Madagascan Raffia; they are handcrafted, using te...
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Phemke
Phemke is an artisan made brand, with bespoke collections of hats and bags made from 100% raffia sourced in Madagascar.
Why we love Phemke
Our beautiful hats and bags are lovingly made by female artisans in local communities near Antananarivo, Madagascar.
Not only can we guarantee our artisans are paid fair wages, our products are 100% biodegradable too.
Phemke, a story of sustainability & sophistication.
our promise
What we stand for
Our collections are 100% biodegradable, using nothing but raffia and organic cotton labels printed with natural dye.
The raffia is sourced in Madagascar, which means our raw materials don't have to travel far.
The raffia used for our products is harvested under strict control of the government so the trees have enough time to regenerate.
Artisans that create our bags and hats are paid fair wages, their income is used to send their children to school and for farming.
Last but not least, only natural and vegetal materials are used, which makes our products 100% vegan.
The artisans behind Phemke
“I love working from home because it allows me to watch my children while I work. The money I get from making Phemke bags I use for buying extra food for my family and it allows me to create a better future for my children.”
Miora- artisan in Madagascar
Made in Madagascar
The women we work with
In 2018 we visited the talented artisans to see and document how our bags and hats are made. A truly inspiring journey.
Blog posts
Madagascar: adding value for the people and the planet
At Phemke we place great value in environmentally and socially durable entrepreneurship. It is very important to us that our products are made in a...
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What others have to say about Phemke
I loved wearing my Phemke Goddess dress. I've found it to be one of the easiest things to wear in Maldives for the day and add on a little accessory to it and it's perfect for the night out on the island.
Michelle Karam - TravelJunkieDiary
My constant struggle to find ethically made clothing led me to Phemke. Delivered quickly, impeccably made and absolutely beautiful, I couldn't recommend them more!
Ahlam @StraightupBananas
Phemke is a stylish, authentic, unique and there is a beautiful story behind each item. For me all their products are a synonym of comfort and ultimate leisure. I love to support the brands that do good to the world and Phemke is definitely one of them.
Tjasha @Tjasha
Minimalism meets sustainability. It's not easy to find a brand that understands aesthetics and combines it with sustainable fashion. I love Phemke and I dare to say it's one of the best fashion discoveries I made.
Annie @Unlavish