Position: Manager and designer at Chic Shega Artisan Village

Bio: Elsa is a passionate designer who specialises in concept development and marketing of handmade products, crafted with consideration for nature and biodegradability. She is the founder and manager of Chic Shega, an artisan village in Addis Ababa that is dedicated to connecting nature and humans through handmade products.


Her Mentee

Civil Engineer

Addis Ababa

Project name: Reblu

Bio: Siham is a civil engineer and interior designer by profession. Her project, Reblu, is engaged in recycling plastic waste into high-value home and fashion products. These unique products feature traditional art expression using energy-efficient, low-emission technology and cutting-edge processes to minimise environmental impact