Dagmar's Garden – A collection inspired by the lush nature of Congo Four years ago, we had the chance to visit the beautiful residence of the Belgian Embassy in Kinshasa. As we arrived, the contrast was striking: while the architecture was grand, the garden seemed to ... 23 Jul 2025
Threads of Life – KISANY at Homo Faber 2024 KISANY Living Linens made our first appearance at Homo Faber in 2024, in an event that celebrated contemporary craftsmanship. Homo Faber 2024 ,held at the Fondazione Giorgio Cini in Venice, provided a... 6 May 2025
En Avant Les Enfants celebrates 30 years of impact in Goma, DR Congo This year, the non-profit organisation En Avant Les Enfants (EALE) is celebrating 30 years of commitment in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo. Since 1995, the association has been working with a clea... 25 Apr 2025
The Red Dress Project: a collective and empowering work of art We at KISANY, are proud to have participated in the beautiful Red Dress Project. In 2018 we were approached by Nicole Esselen to participate in this project. The Red Dress Project, brainchild of Briti... 1 Apr 2025
On 8 March, International Women's Rights Day, let's take action for the women of Goma These exceptional women fight every day for their fundamental rights: the right to work in dignity, to be independent and to ensure a future for their children. In an increasingly uncertain environmen... 6 Mar 2025
Current situation in Goma, DR Congo: an ongoing challenge Manuela del Marmol, co-founder of KISANY and administrator of our partner non-profit organisation En Avant Les Enfants, has just returned from 10 days in Goma and Kigali, where she visited projects in... 16 Jul 2024
KISANY, 20 years of empowering women through embroidery In 2023, KISANY celebrated its 20th anniversary. Founded by three Belgian women - Nicole Esselen, Isabelle Degryse, and Manuela del Marmol - this social enterprise aims to provide employment and grea... 18 May 2024
KISANY joins the Make Mothers Matter network This May, at KISANY, we are celebrating Mother's Day in an extraordinary way: we are honored to announce our joining the Make Mothers Matter (MMM) network as the first social enterprise member. M... 29 Apr 2024