Our Story
Tackussanu Senegal came into being after a friend, Cheikh Biaye, helped to facilitate a relationship with Artisan women living in rural Senegal. Our goal was to start a business that would be a sense of pride and stability.
We celebrate the talented Wolof Weavers in Senegal, predominantly women artisans known for their exceptional craftsmanship. These artisans gather at Ngaye village, the epicenter of luxury handmade goods, where they source materials and showcase their creations every Monday. Despite 54% of these women lacking formal education, their innate business acumen shines through, albeit hindered by limited market access. We empower these skilled artisans, merging traditional techniques with modern designs to produce durable, sustainable, and eco-friendly handmade items.
The coiling process, utilizing locally grown grass and recycled plastic strips, forms the basis of their exquisite creations. Each piece reflects a blend of traditional Senegalese weaving and contemporary aesthetics, perfect for enhancing your home or office decor. By working directly with our weavers, without intermediaries, we ensure fair wages and a secure income for these talented individuals. This direct collaboration also enables us to maintain impeccable quality standards while fostering a sense of partnership and mutual respect. To our valued customers and artisan partners alike, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for supporting this meaningful endeavor.
Everyone deserves safe jobs and fair, livable wages. Guided by principles of fair trade, each piece we create not only reflects our commitment to sustainability but also fosters life-changing opportunities for those who craft them.
We launched in May 2019.
Our Mission
At TKS, we honor the artistry in every step of creation, valuing the joy and satisfaction that comes from working with raw materials. We embrace the fluidity of change, with our designs reflecting the ever-evolving nature of moods, perspectives, and meanings. As stewards and students of history, we draw inspiration from the ideas, designs, and art movements of past generations. We believe in the power of sharing and collaboration, envisioning TKS as a vibrant space for people, concepts, and cultures to dynamically interact. Committed to sustainability, we champion continuity and circularity, ensuring that nothing goes to waste and everything finds a new purpose.
About Our Founder
Jasz Diop is the founder and visionary behind Tackussanu Senegal. She is passionate about sustainability and utilizing traditional African methods to reimagine the art & decorative industry’s approach to production and consumption.
Growing up, her mother, Jynette Sims who was an art student, instilled a curiosity in art and it was through that that Jasz developed a keen interest in home decor and upcycling.
After graduating and starting her career in real estate, Jasz worked and matched clients with homestays. While living in New York, she received many gifts from family members visiting from Senegal. It inspired a deep appreciation, a sense of pride, and a connection to the culture. It brought the love of home decor back into her life in a bigger way.
She soon immersed herself in West African history, cuisine, and arts—soaking up the culture of each destination and engaging in enriching conversations along the way. Fueled by her experiences and wanderlust, she founded Tackussanu Senegal in 2019 as a love letter to the skilled artisans she encountered during her travels.