Mushana means sun in Uganda.
Women in Uganda and international designers work together under one sun to produce
products exclusive to Mushana.
Beads, fashion items, home accessories, art and jewelry are hand-crafted by villagers
from Uganda using recycled and local materials.
Recycled paper and glass, hand-woven bark cloth, and hand-painted cotton fabrics
are lovingly crafted into stunning home and fashion products.
Natural vegetable dyes, create a full color palette from soft neutrals to
rich, vibrant hues.
Mushana delivers one-of-a-kind products that allow consumers to
purchase with a purpose!
Angela Tucci Robinson’s generous spirit, combined with undaunted
hope, has given rise to Mushana, whose goal is to build a sustainable
life for communities in Uganda through handcrafted beads,
art, fabric and fashion accessories.
Angela became involved with Uganda in 2006, through a charitable
relationship with an orphanage and AIDS widow community.
Angela’s initial financial support for this village led her to the
development of Mushana.
As part of Mushana, Angela created “bead bonding” , linking the
artisans in Uganda with designers around the world.
By collaborating with these designers, Mushana is creating the
opportunity for a sustainable and dignified source of income for
these communities.
Angela has degrees in horticulture and floral design, and
experience in sales management, product development and buying.
Her other businesses include private label jewelry and fashion,
landscape/softscape design, and art curation/installation.
Angela believes that we can make a difference locally as
we reach globally by “working together under one sun.”
