First Stone Fashion, textile

+90% of fabrics on the Beninese market are imported with virtually unidentifiable patterns, whereas fabric is completely ingrained in the clothing habits of the Beninese. With MAZ DRESS, we want to bring to market fabrics inspired by Kampala, with patterns that speak to Beninese culture, not just as messages in places, but as a real driver of identity. We want to progressively supply this locally-printed fabric in the usual way, and then go on to export, always to enhance Benin’s image abroad. We’re a small team of 2 women and one man at the moment, and we aim to work with at least 30 people over the next 05 years with the support of RISE.