Sabegn

At Noble Roots, we believe in fair products that change lives. That is why we work with Sabegn, an Ethiopian brand that has been creating high quality leather goods and offering hope since 2011. What began as the dream of two sisters to make a difference in one person's life has grown into an inspiring success story.

Sabegn invests in sustainable employment for women, paying more than three times the local industry average. For context, only 2 percent of workers in the global fashion industry earn a living wage. In addition, Sabegn employees receive pension contributions, paid leave, and maternity leave. Benefits that are far from standard in Ethiopia.

Sabegn stands for quality, both in their products and in the lives of their team. Every detail matters. Sustainability is also a priority. One batch of their bags reuses more than 6,000 kilograms of surplus leather, giving waste a second life.

Together with Sabegn, we are building a fairer supply chain. One bag at a time.

Sammy Ethiopia

Sammy Ethiopia was founded in 2006 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The founders were moved by the country's rich heritage of craftsmanship and saw an opportunity to connect this tradition with contemporary design.

Today, Sammy's unique creations are worn and admired from New York to Tokyo. And now, they are also part of the Noble Roots story.

Sammy is an ethical company that creates opportunities for both experienced artisans and young talent. They provide fair wages and ensure safe working conditions, especially for people who are often excluded from the labor market.

What sets Sammy apart is their refined style, deeply rooted in Ethiopian traditions. They produce handcrafted leather bags and accessories using soft, locally sourced lamb nappa.

At Noble Roots, we choose partners who look beyond profit. Sammy Ethiopia brings together craftsmanship, culture, and social impact: exactly what Noble Roots also stands for.

Sabahar

A pioneer in fair trade textiles, Sabahar has been championing sustainable craftsmanship in Ethiopia for nearly 20 years.

As a woman-owned business, Sabahar employs nearly 100 artisans, collaborates with 75 home-based weavers, and supports hundreds of spinners and silk producers. Its environmentally responsible practices — including solar energy, biogas fuel, and water recycling — earned it zero carbon emission status from OEKO-TEX in 2020.

At Noble Roots, we are proud to stand beside Sabahar. A brand where beauty, equity and sustainability are woven toegether. 

Hope for Korah

Our partnership with Hope for Korah (HFK) supports a holistic approach to breaking the cycle of poverty in the Korah community of Addis Ababa.

Through HFK’s Independent Basket Weavers’ Cooperative, talented artisans — primarily single mothers — receive training and ongoing support to create beautifully handcrafted baskets.

This collaboration represents the heart of Noble Roots: empowering people, preserving skill, and creating lasting change through craftsmanship.