Tackussanu Senegal
Handmade Basket Interior Decor
Hello, I am Jasz I have a passion for Senegalese culture for more than a decade, after I received several items as gifts from relatives that traveled from Senegal to stay in my hometown; The Bronx, NY. Among these, was a beautiful handmade basket, crafted with care, just for me. Throughout my life, I have faced my share of adversity, and have always found strength within the diverse community of other women who have rallied around me. My goal with Tackussanu was to start a business that would not only give me, and my three daughters a sense of pride and stability, but that would help female artisans in Senegal access the global market.
Tackussanu came into being after a friend, Cheikh Biaye, helped to facilitate a relationship with Artisan women living in rural Senegal. His depth of knowledge in the basket-weaving tradition, eye for detail and love for his native Senegal, formed the basis for an extraordinary collaboration.
Cheikh
Hello I am Cheikh Biaye, born and raised in Senegal with the nickname of Teranga. The word Teranga is wolof commonly used , meaning hospitality or welcoming in generosity. It's one of the many reasons
that make Senegal special to me. I arrived in the United States of America in 2016 bringing that same welcoming spirit with me and the hope to chase my dreams.
I meet Jasz while ago who always keeps her head up high her passion, joy, always taking care of her family and courage & freedom that one would admire she came up with the brilliant idea of tackussanu Senegal. I have seen how investing in women and supporting women in general is a powerful way to transform communities. May 2019 tackusssanu Senegal started from our own personal incomes. We combined our passions focusing on how to bring beautiful handmade basket goods and empowering women.
We both share that spirit of Hospitality and the same vision of bringing that spirit into your home.
It is with great pleasure and anticipation that we present to the world TACKUSSANU SENEGAL
Founder Jasz & Cheikh
