We are an import / export company currently based in South Africa, the USA and Madagascar. Our aim is to bring awareness to the many artisans around the globe. These men and women are the keepers of their Indigenous Arts. Thus guarding their cultures which are slowly being swallowed by the encroachment of the 21th century technology.

All our products are handcrafted a fair trade manner, with excellent working conditions. Fair pay at local market price generating incomes for families in societies with high unemployment. The ateliers or studios were they work are small, usually run by an extended family and are often tribal connected.

Artists are very proud of their work and realize their art is being lost to mass produced synthetic, low quality items. They fear their traditional items will soon be lost as well. Thus their desire to put their art out in the world.
Unusual Trading was started by Sharon and Rita to help the artisans keep these traditions alive. Please check out our sister company, Unusual Destinations , the premier company for adventure travelers to Madagasacar and other unusual destinations.