When you shop or donate to Ibu, you support women in real and life-changing ways. Three objectives form the foundation of Ibu: To provide sumptuous, luxury garments to the western woman which carry a story, a sense of purpose and meaning, and a strong, bold aesthetic; to reinvigorate the practice of hand-made cloth in cultures where it is disappearing; to support women’s financial independence in
developing countries. The online retail store, offers wraps, jackets, skirts, shawls, ruanas, and more, which convey a dynamic strength and beauty worthy of an ibu. We work with woman artisans in 50 countries, including Madagascar, Laos, India, Mexico, Guatemala, Bangladesh, Nagaland, Zimbabwe, Peru, and the United States. Completely hand-loomed, spun, dyed, or stitched, each piece is inspired by the traditional textile traditions which the artisans carry forward and which founder Susan Hull Walker adjusts in scale, palette, and design for the Western market.
