Dakar Fashion & Arts

What Dakar Fashion & Arts does

Dakar Fashion & Arts Nederland is a Dutch private limited company operating a direct-to-consumer e-commerce webshop that retails handcrafted African art, fashion, and home goods sourced from Senegalese artisan communities. The catalog spans handwoven baskets (manden), reed baskets with wool/cotton, wood carvings, sculptures, traditional musical instruments including djembes and balafons, Bogolan and batik paintings, masks, pottery, jewelry, bags, interior décor, and more recently African food and wellness SKUs such as shea butter, hibiscus (bissap), and baobab powder. Product pages emphasize traditional craftsmanship by Senegalese women, natural materials including seagrass and recycled plastic, and unique one-of-a-kind pieces. Prices range from approximately €5 for small consumables up to €850 for large framed canvas paintings, with most baskets priced €15-€140.

The business runs on a standard Shoptrader.nl e-commerce platform handling hosting, cart, checkout, and order management, with payment processing limited to iDEAL and SEPA bank transfer — a Euro-centric, low-tech stack appropriate to a micro-retailer. Distribution is dual-channel: the primary sales surface is the company's own online storefront serving the Netherlands with international shipping, supplemented by physical presence at Dutch consumer fairs including Excellent Woonbeurs (Rotterdam Ahoy) and Royal Christmas Fair (The Hague). Marketing is conducted through Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and an email newsletter, with no paid acquisition infrastructure visible.

The customer base is entirely individual SMB/retail consumers across three primary segments: home décor enthusiasts, art collectors and gift buyers, and socially conscious consumers who value the artisan-support narrative. The company is privately held with 1-10 employees, no disclosed institutional investors or funding rounds, and appears founder/family-operated based on review evidence referencing personal service. Operating geographies are the Netherlands and Belgium, with international shipping capability beyond those markets but no dedicated localization.

Name

Dakar Fashion & Arts

Legal name

Dakar Fashion & Arts Nederland

Website

https://dakarfashionart.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Dakar Fashion & Arts is a Dutch direct-to-consumer e-commerce webshop selling handcrafted Senegalese baskets, African art, jewelry, interior décor, and African food/wellness products to individual retail consumers, primarily in the Netherlands and Belgium.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Handcrafted African Art & Home Decor Retail

NAICS

Art Dealers (45992), Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Retailers (45942)

SIC

Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600)

akta.pro primary industry

General Arts & Crafts Supplies Retail (CRALACAA)

Keywords

• Handcrafted African art
• Senegalese woven baskets
• African home decor
• African jewelry and accessories
• Artisan fair trade crafts

Headquarters

HQ city

Sint Maartensbrug

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Revenue generated through one-time product sales of handcrafted African art and fashion items. Customers purchase individual products at listed prices. No subscription or recurring revenue model observed.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Dakar Fashion & Arts is an online retail business that curates and sells handcrafted African art, fashion, and home decor items sourced from Senegal, primarily woven by Senegalese women using traditional techniques. Its catalog spans baskets, sculptures, wood carvings, paintings, masks, pottery, djembes, jewelry, bags, interior items, and natural African products (shea butter, hibiscus, baobab powder, calabash), sold via its own e-commerce storefront and at Dutch market fairs.

Product overview

Dakar Fashion & Arts is an e-commerce company selling handcrafted African art and fashion items sourced from Senegal. The product portfolio includes handwoven Senegalese baskets (manden) made by local women using traditional weaving techniques, African art categories (sculptures, musical instruments, wood carvings, paintings, masks, pottery), jewelry (necklaces with semi-precious stones, bracelets, accessories), bags, interior décor (tables, chairs), traditional musical instruments (djembes, balafons), and African food/health products (Shea Butter, Hibiscus/Bissap, Baobab powder, Calabash). The company operates primarily as an online retail store with presence at markets and fairs in the Netherlands. Products are made from natural materials such as seagrass, recycled plastic, wood, and cotton, with items often featuring traditional Senegalese craftsmanship.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Manden (Senegalese woven baskets) Handwoven Senegalese baskets made by women using traditional weaving techniques passed down through generations, crafted from natural materials such as seagrass and recycled plastic. The category includes laundry baskets, storage baskets, fruit/bread baskets, wall decorations, placemats, and decorative bowls. Sold to individual consumers seeking authentic home decor and storage solutions.
• Riet met wol/katoen (Reed with wool/cotton baskets) Baskets made from dried reed stems woven together with wool thread and cotton, creating colorful patterned designs in various shapes and sizes. Sold to individual consumers for decor and storage use.
• Beelden (African sculptures and figures) African sculptures and figures carved from wood, representing various cultural and artistic traditions. Sold to individual collectors and home decor buyers.
• Muziekinstrumenten (African musical instruments) Traditional African musical instruments including djembes, balafons, and other percussion items. Sold to individual collectors, musicians, and home decor buyers.
• Houtsnijwerk (Hand-carved wood items) Hand-carved wooden decorative items including animals (birds, turtles, scorpions, camels), bowls, and ornamental pieces. Sold to individual collectors and home decor buyers.
• Schilderijen (African paintings) African paintings including Bogolan (mud cloth) wall hangings, batik cloths, and framed paintings on canvas and glass. Sold to individual collectors and home decor buyers.
• Maskers (Traditional African masks) Traditional African masks representing cultural and ceremonial traditions. Sold to individual collectors and home decor buyers.
• Aardewerk (African pottery) African pottery and ceramic items. Sold to individual collectors and home decor buyers.
• Djembe's (African djembe drums) Traditional African djembe drums. Sold to individual collectors, musicians, and home decor buyers.
• Sieraden (African jewelry) African jewelry including necklaces with semi-precious stones and beads, coconut necklaces, and accessories. Sold to individual consumers as fashion and gift items.
• Tassen (African-style bags) African-style bags and purses. Sold to individual consumers as fashion accessories.
• Interieur (Interior decor items) Interior décor items including tables, chairs, and wooden rocking chairs. Sold to individual consumers for home furnishing.
• Gieters (African-style watering cans) African-style watering cans sold as decorative and functional items. Sold to individual consumers.
• Shea Butter / Karitéboter Pure virgin unrefined Shea Butter (100% natural karité butter) from Africa. Sold to individual consumers as a natural skincare and food product.
• Hibiscus (Bissap) Dried hibiscus flowers used to make Bissap juice, marketed for health benefits including blood pressure regulation and antioxidant content. Sold to individual consumers.
• Apenbroodboom Poeder (Baobab Powder) Baobab fruit powder from the monkey bread tree, marketed as a superfruit rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals. Sold to individual consumers as a natural health product.
• Kalebas (Calabash) Calabash/gourd (45cm height, 30cm width) used as decoration, container, or traditional musical instrument. Sold to individual consumers.
• Armbanden (Handmade bracelets) Handmade bracelets made from beads, cow horn, and shells, sold individually. Sold to individual consumers as fashion accessories.
• Keuken Set Katoen (Cotton Kitchen Set) Cotton kitchen textile set including 1 apron, 1 bread bag, 1 oven mitt, and 2 pot holders. Sold to individual consumers as a home textile item.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Citizenry: DTC home decor brand selling artisan-made furniture, textiles, and decorative items sourced from artisan communities globally. Comparable on the artisan story, handcrafted aesthetic, and digitally-native DTC model.
• Made Trade: Online retailer focused on fair trade, ethically sourced, and sustainable home goods, fashion, and accessories. Comparable through its curated artisan product model and ethically-conscious positioning.
• Novica (United By Blue): Online retailer of handcrafted artisan goods from around the world, including African art, jewelry, and home decor, with a direct-to-artisan model. Highly comparable to Dakar Fashion & Arts in product category, sourcing model, and target customer seeking authentic cultural goods.
• My African Concept: European online retailer of African art, crafts, jewelry, and home decor. Compares as a direct competitor in the European market for African artisan goods, with similar product mix and customer base.
• GoAfricanCrafts: Online retailer specializing in handcrafted African home decor, baskets, sculptures, and jewelry sourced from multiple African countries. Direct competitor addressing the same customer looking for authentic African artisan goods.
• Afropolitan Furniture & Decor: Online retailer specializing in African-inspired furniture, baskets, sculptures, and home decor. Direct competitor in the niche African artisan home decor space, with similar product breadth and target customer.

Broad incumbents

• Etsy (Handmade category): Global marketplace for handmade and vintage goods, including a large African art and craft category. Functions as both a competitor and a platform where many African artisans sell directly, representing channel competition for Dakar Fashion & Arts.
• Uncommon Goods: US-based online retailer of unique, handcrafted, and artisan-made gifts, home decor, and jewelry. Comparable in the curated artisan goods positioning and gift-oriented customer base.

Regional players

• Oliver Bonas: UK-based lifestyle retailer offering curated homeware, fashion accessories, and gifts with a distinctive design aesthetic. Comparable via its curated mix of decor and accessories for design-conscious consumers, though geographically focused on the UK.

Emerging players

• Sapelle: Online retailer of contemporary African fashion, art, and home goods sourced from African designers. Comparable in target market (African-inspired design goods) and DTC model, though focuses more on fashion than home decor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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