Gogo Olive was set up in Mutare in the Eastern Highlands of Zimabwe in November 2008 to give local women the opportunity to use their craft skills to build a future for themselves and their families and to experience the security and independence that comes with this.

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They chose knitting because the materials are basic and cheap, it can be done anywhere and at any time and is a skill that is practical and profitable for the women to learn.

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Each knitted animal, or 'Shamwari' (meaning 'friend' in the local Shona language) is completely handmade, ethically produced, fairly traded and bring joy!