byMapara Brand & Artistry
Zimbabwean textile artist, craftswoman, entrepreneur, and mental health advocate who founded the global handmade brand byMapara
The byMapara Brand & Artistry
Transition to Craft: After pivoting from knitting (starting in 2018), bottle art, and rope crafts, she turned to crochet in 2022, rapidly building an international handmade enterprise.
Products: Intricately designed, luxury handmade crocheted bags, backpacks (such as the Halfmoon bag and leather-accented laptop backpacks), and tapestry crochet pieces.
Business & Advocacy: Operates byMapara, conducts monthly training workshops for crafters and business owners, advocates for female entrepreneurship (including at the 7th SADC Industrialization Week in Zimbabwe), and speaks openly about mental health and personal healing.
