Im afraid my websites are in desperate need of updating but finding the time is not easy when dealing with so many countries. What began with 8 is now 22, such is the interest in the idea. And the idea has expanded tby introducing a range of designs specially for Japan to support projects in India. But hopefully you'll get an idea. To us 'ethical' is not just about the source of products and paying just above the breadline wages. It is about sharing and empowering: sharing profits and allowing people to trade freely without the need for a job creation scheme for white middle-class 'professionals' to act as intermediaries.

Tartans for Africa’ is a ‘social business’ designed to create greater awareness of African countries, offer them the opportunity to generate new sustainable businesses and provide a continuous source of funding for educational, health and community projects. By using the colours in their respective national flags and blending them with the blue and white of the Saltire, ‘Tartans for Africa’ has created a unique collection of colourful tartans, each of which has been woven and made into a range of traditional clothing, accessories and giftware, and even wrapping paper. A percentage of the sale price from each product goes directly to these projects. Each tartan is officially registered in Scotland and has the approval and support of the respective High Commission / Embassy and national tourist boards of each country.

Tartans for Africa works closely with Scottish, African and international organisations such as UNIFEM, World Women Trade Fair and Project for Africa to develop initiatives aimed at the creation of sustainable self-help projects throughout Africa, and supplies schools, churches and ngo’s throughout Scotland with the means to generate funds for their own projects.