Linda Mukangoga

Linda Mukangoga born in 1,983she is a Rwandan business woman. the co-founder of Haute-Baso Rwanda in March 2014. Quotes We are very intent on making the livelihoods of our artisans better. Haute-Baso designs spell art and style,The east African(August 27, 2017) Our goal was to make stuff that was wearable. Haute-Baso designs spell art and style,The east African(August 27, 2017) This is what we started with and whenever we get the chance we still do it. Haute-Baso designs spell art and style,The east African(August 27, 2017) You buy goods that are made in Rwanda without sacrificing quality. Consequently, you are also buying stuff that is made by strong women and designed by women. Haute-Baso designs spell art and style,The east African(August 27, 2017) "At haute | baso we strive for high quality, African inspired products that are functional, and that tell the story of the talented women and men that make them." https://www.lionessesofafrica.com/blog/2015/10/4/the-startup-story-of-linda-mukangoga-and-candy-basomingera?utm_source “Our mission is to translate our passion for art and design into a vehicle for positive change.” “A huge inspiration as to why I chose to be an entrepreneur comes from my mother who is a business owner herself.” “I've never seen myself at a desk job doing a 9-5 because I really enjoy interacting and a more hands-on approach.” “The most important thing is to startup something that is your passion.” https://www.lionessesofafrica.com/blog/2015/10/4/the-startup-story-of-linda-mukangoga-and-candy-basomingera?utm_source “Haute Baso is about being sexy but not overly exposed.” “It’s important that my designs are wearable and versatile but not a uniform.” “Storytelling is strong so I haven’t had to seek inspiration from outside.” “The Rwandan fashion scene is very small but has huge prospects.” “The collective helps to create awareness and funding for what we’re doing and allows us to support each other and share opportunities, too.” https://nataal.com/east-african-fashion?utm_source “We produce and design items made in Rwanda in collaboration with artisans around the country.” “We like the fact that they are independent and self-managed.” “We wanted to formalise the structure, so we could reap the benefits of putting our heads together.” “I would say it means respecting the already existing African art and finding ways to make it more functional.” “More designers, curators and people who appreciate African art are choosing to tell their stories themselves and not waiting for [others] to do this.” https://www.britishcouncil.org/sites/default/files/contemporary_african_arts_report_2019-compressed_1.pdf?utm_source