Machilla Magic in Vilanculos, Mozambique
Welcome to Machilla Magic, a Mozambican, community upliftment, arts and crafts endeavour. Founded in 2000 in the small fishing village of Macunhe, 25km north of Vilanculos, a bustling town in the world heritage site – Bazaruto Archipelago, Machilla Magic has grown from a small village project to the vibrant venture it portrays today.
Within the Vilanculos and Macunhe area, over 50 independent artists currently work together sharing their talent, skills and inspiration to bring you a diverse range of exclusively Mozambican handcrafts, echoing the soul, rhythm and vibrancy of coastal Mozambique.
Sandy and Snowy came to Mozambique in 1999, where they lived in Machune Bay alongside the local ‘pescadors’ (fishermen) and their families, sharing their knowledge of sustainability and permaculture.
Dependent entirely upon fishing, the livelihood of the pescadors was threatened by increased netting and trawling activity in the area, which greatly concerned Sandy and Snowy. The couple put their thinking caps on and, inspired by the enthusiasm of the local people, began teaching new skills such as creative knot tying – a natural adaptation for the pescadors, beading and carving . Supplying tools, raw materials, design ideas and marketing support, the enterprise took off and Machilla Magic was born.
This early endeavour has evolved and expanded and Machilla Magic artists now offer an exclusive range of unique handcrafts created from local sustainable resources, to tourists, local lodges, commercial retailers and the home market.
The arts, crafts and custom made pieces found at Machilla Magic are part of a varied collection of unique hand crafted products, locally made, distributed and exported.
A majority of the materials used are reclaimed, recycled and locally sourced.
Custom made products can be produced for the home decor market, lodges and private homes if required, or you can choose from our existing product ideas.
Such as: Pilau lamps, barrel stools, coffee tables, palm and root woven furniture and features.
We are environmentally aware and only produce goods from sustainable resources.
Please join us and discover the Magic that is Machilla!
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Machilla Magic – Handmade in Mozambique
At Michilla Magic you can find the most exquisite handmade items. Everything that is sold in the curio shop is locally made and supplied, by only selling locally handmade items the shop helps to provide work to the local community. You can find many colourful items in the curio shop ranging from handbags to clothing, jewellery to key chains and even wooden sculptures and toys. So, when you decide to visit us here at Vilanculos Beach Lodge, make sure to also visit Michilla Magic and to support locally owned businesses and craftsmen.
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