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The online retail store, offers wraps, jackets, skirts, shawls, ruanas, and more, which convey a dynamic strength and beauty worthy of an ibu.

Ibu—a global movement celebrating women artisans, preserving their heritage craft traditions, and building their path to economic sovereignty—elevating the power women already hold in their hands. 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. 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.

10/25/2026

INDIGO BLUES

Few colors take as long to make, or travel as far, as indigo. Grown, fermented and dyed by hand, it has been the blue of women’s craft for centuries, from the mountain villages of China to West Africa and South America. This season’s collection includes indigo pieces from our artisan partners, each working in a tradition of her own.

Every piece of indigo carries weeks of work and generations of knowledge. Made slowly and by hand, each style arrives in small numbers, and some pieces are truly one-of-a-kind. Choose yours while it’s here, and help sustain the women who keep these traditions alive.

10/15/2026

Last week, Ibu was delighted to welcome 2023 Global Champion Wafae Safar to Charleston!

Through her work with Cherry Buttons Cooperative, Ibu’s longtime partner in Sefrou, Morocco, Wafae and her mother-in-law, Amina, have helped more than 200 women turn the traditional art of soutache into sustainable livelihoods.

During her visit, Wafae shared her craft and story with students at Ashley Hall and Porter-Gaud, teaching them how to make their own cherry buttons.

The celebration continued with a joyful brunch and cocktail gathering, where Ibu donors had the chance to connect with Wafae and toast to the impact of partnership and marketplace access.

We’re so grateful for the chance to hear Wafae’s story, celebrate the beauty of craft and culture, and be reminded of the power of opportunity. Because of you, this work is possible. 💛

09/27/2026

For a limited time, take an extra 15% off already-marked-down sale items, on top of savings of up to 70%.

Extra 15% Off Sale
Use code SALE15 at checkout
Ends Wednesday, September 30

09/23/2026

You’re Invited! Announcing our annual International Women’s Day celebration and fundraiser, The Minka — a multi-day themed schedule of events honoring the artisan leaders keeping Andean craft traditions alive. Presented by Bank of America Private Bank this two-day gathering in March 2027 will fill Charleston with vibrant color, traditional music, Andean cuisine, and heritage fashion at our annual mini-summit and fundraising gala.

An evening featuring our honored global artisan partners, a fashion showcase, and a paddle raise will benefit Ibu’s efforts to create opportunities for women artisans worldwide.

Link in bio to reserve your table now and receive $250 off a table or VIP ticket bundle.

With special thanks to our sponsors Bank of America Private Bank inventivENVIRONMENTS Cru Catering Alexandra Howard | Event Designer + Planner Jayme Brand Innovative Event Services

09/20/2026

Our End-of-Season Sale starts now! Shop your favorite pieces on sale from the artisan partners you’ve come to know and love—LoomKatha, Queen Amina, Zuri, House of Wandering Silk and more. Sale includes: apparel, accessories, jewelry, decor and more!

Link to shop in bio.

09/10/2026

Thirty women. Thirty new tailoring careers. In Niger, custom-made garments are a way of life — which means a skilled tailor is never short of work.

Ibu’s Artisan Partner, Dispositif d’Initiatives pour les Métiers de l’Artisanat (DIMA), trained a cohort of 30 women at a national obstetric fistula center, providing the skills, resources, and instruction needed to become self-employed tailors. Last month, the women celebrated their graduation and received sewing machines to continue their craft. Among those watching was a young boy, witnessing his mother claim a more secure, self-authorized future — a beautiful reminder that the impact of this work reaches far beyond one woman.

She rises. We all rise.
Link in bio to rise with us.

08/30/2026

Beat the heat with these stunning hand fans made by CORO CORA®

Made of Toquilla palm by women artisans from Sandoná, a small town tucked in the mountains of Southern Colombia, using a traditional technique. The process begins by obtaining the threads from the leaves of the Toquilla, which are then dyed and interwoven to create beautiful and intricate pieces that are the ultimate expression of the region’s culture and identity. For decades, artisan communities in the region have preserved this art of weaving Toquilla palm, and it currently constitutes their main source of income.

Designed to be both functional and decorative, these fans can be used as a traditional hand fan or styled as striking wall art. Shop a variety of colors on our website, each piece unique.

08/28/2026

She rises. We all rise. "I want to spend all of myself on this life and not hold back. Women can do anything. I know that now. We can do anything." Wafae Safar of Cherry Buttons Co-Op

In the twenty years of hard work, dedication, and empowerment, The Cherry Buttons cooperative has grown from just 3 to almost 100 women, proving that together they can achieve greatness. Thank you to our Ibu Allies for recognizing the importance of empowering women & helping cooperatives, like Cherry Buttons, shine.

Learn more about how you can support the movement here: https://ibumovement.org/pages/donate

08/26/2026

One movement. Thousands of makers. Ibu is a storyteller aiming to amplify the voices of our global artisan partners and their craft. Ibu being recognized in the press helps us raise these voices. Thank you to USA Art News texfash & more for telling these stories.

Find more recent press features on our ‘Press’ highlight in our bio.

08/25/2026

We partner with artisan groups who use sustainable techniques such as Ikat Dyeing: A complex and labor-intense process of counting and wrapping threads with a tight vise of rubber, leaves, or thread, then immersing in dye multiple times. Once complete and rinsed, the threads are warped on a loom, never quite perfectly, which creates the slightly blurry effect of ikat.

Wearing Ikat is an act of connection. To the women who weave each carefully dyed thread. To the heritage vibrating in every pattern. To a slower, more thoughtful way of creating and consuming fashion.

Thank you for supporting artistry that honors culture, empowers women, and carries meaning far beyond the surface.

https://ibumovement.org/collections/the-ikat-collection

Address

183 King Street/2nd Floor/By Appointment
Charleston, SC
29401

Opening Hours

Saturday	11am - 5pm
Sunday	11am - 5pm

Telephone

+18433278304

Website

http://ibumovement.org/

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