Bahar Zaf is a collection of travel stories and beautiful things from East Africa.
We showcase authentic, ethical travel experiences: Ones that support local communities; promote wholesome, sustainable food; and that work in some way for a healthier planet.
Bahar Zaf means ‘tree from across the ocean.’ It is the Amharic word for the Eucalypt, brought from Australia during Ethiopia’s imperial time and that today colour the Entoto mountains around the capital Addis Ababa.
Bahar Zaf Market brings you natural textiles and handmade jewellery from Ethiopia.
We partner with local artisans and businesses that employ women with fair wages and working conditions to create beautiful, one-off pieces you can feel good about.
We are committed to eco-friendly production methods for a healthier planet. This means choosing to use natural dyes and tanners; sourcing raw materials like cotton from local farms free of harmful pesticides and chemical inputs; and creating jewellery from recycled materials.
Support Ethiopian women and their communities when you buy Bahar Zaf.
In spite of recent development gains, 60% of people in Ethiopia today are considered by the United Nations to be living in extreme poverty. 30% of the population earn less than US$1.26 a day.
In Ethiopia, as in most parts of the world, women and girls often bear the brunt of poverty. They attend fewer years of schooling than do men: Today, 7 in 10 Ethiopian girls will never complete secondary school. Many women suffer health complications in childbirth, face greater barriers to safe employment and have limited access to credit.
We know that when women earn an income, they invest a high portion of their earnings into their families and communities.
By connecting female artisans and entrepreneurs with a global market for their products, Bahar Zaf provides opportunities for Ethiopian women to develop their own businesses and effect change in their own lives.
We ship via Australia Post. You should receive your order within 3-4 working days.
Unfortunately we are only able to ship within Australia and Ethiopia for the time being. If you see something you love but live elsewhere, please email us to see what we can arrange.
We charge a flat rate of $4.00 for shipping within Australia.
Returns: We will accept returns within 30 days of purchase if your product is defective or if you are unsatisfied. Please return your purchased goods to the address below, with a copy of the original invoice and a reason for your return. The garment should be unused and unwashed, and returned with the tag still on.
Exchanges: If your order was incorrectly filled or flawed, please let us know within 60 days of your order be emailing hello@baharzaf.com. Please return your product with the original invoice and the reason for your exchange to the address below. As soon as we receive your exchange item, we will ship your new item.
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To make the most of your natural garments, we recommend a cold hand wash. Do not dry clean or bleach, line-dry in the sunshine instead.
We partner with small-scale cooperatives and local businesses that employ women with fair wages and working conditions.
We aim to ensure that each step of our supply chain meets fair trade standards set by the Fairtrade Labeling Organization (FLO) and abide by the WFTO Fair Trade principles. The organisations we partner with to create Bahar Zaf textiles are certified by Fair Trade International. You can find out more about Fair Trade Standards here.
Bahar Zaf is also committed to eco-friendly production methods for a healthier planet. This means choosing to use natural dies and tanners; sourcing raw materials like cotton and silk from farms that are free of harmful pesticides and chemical inputs; and creating jewelry from recycled materials.
When you buy Baharzaf, you are directly supporting women and their communities in Ethiopia to a healthier, more secure life with dignity.
Interested in Bahar Zaf in your store? Please email hello@baharzaf.com with details of your business, the website URL or street address of your store and we’ll be in touch!
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