# Handcrafted Ghanaian Footwear Kwame Baah Traditional Shoes Support Artisans in Ghana By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-11-14 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traditional-shoes References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/kwame-baah-exquisite-handcrafted-footwear-ghana/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1477655252/kwame-baah-exquisite-handcrafted-footwear-from-gha) Aiming to help create traditional shoes that are crafted by artisans who are paid fair wages, Kwame Baah footwear is made in Ghana using high-quality materials and beautiful fabrics. Funding now on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterproof-knit-shoes), Kwame Baah footwear was created by George Kwame Baah who was raised in Ghana and wanted to create a brand that would help to provide a viable job for artisans in the country. Kwame Baah footwear aims to blend the [vibrant styles of traditional fabric](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superstar-sneaker-model) from the geographic region with modern shoe styles. This makes them prepared for the United States market to be a fashionable pair of traditional shoes for the style-conscious as well as a great choice to ensuring those creating them are treated fairly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Traditional Artisan Footwear:** The trend of creating traditional footwear by using high-quality material and beautiful fabric, crafted by artisans being paid fair wages. - **Ethical Fashion Production:** The trend of creating high quality fashion products with a focus on fair wages for local artisans and workers. - **Market Growth for Local Craftsmanship:** The trend of recognizing and rewarding the skill of local artisans in countries like Ghana through supporting their handmade products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear Industry:** The footwear industry can explore the possibilities of traditional fabrication merged with modern styles - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can tap into the growing trend of creating ethical products by using fair wage labor of local artisans. - **Handicraft and Local Industry:** The handicraft and local industry in countries like Ghana can grow through the recognition and increased sale of their handmade products by supporting fair wages and craftsmanship ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Handmade Ghanaian Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-proba.md) - [Sequin-Adorned Vibrant Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karintha-sequin.md) - [Artisanal Sunbleached Unique Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-2.md) - [Iconic Irish Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iconic-irish-footwear.md) - [Brand-Led Endangered Animal Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endangered-animal-program.md) - [Western-Inspired Americana Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-west-collection.md) - [Podcast-Collaborative Heartfelt Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/claima.md) - [Timeless Boot Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timeless-boot-designs.md) - [Banana-Made Luxury Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-4.md)