Trillion Looks Store is revolutionizing the way Ugandan artisans connect with the global market through a unique blend of e-commerce and financial technology. As part of the #40Days40FinTechs initiative, the store showcased its innovative approach on Day 21, highlighting how it addresses the significant market access challenges faced by local artisans.
Uganda is home to a wealth of talented artisans, yet many struggle to earn a fair income due to limited access to broader markets. Trillion Looks Store was founded to bridge this gap, enabling artisans to produce high-quality products and reach a global audience.
Cerinah Kasirye, the founder of Trillion Looks Store, shared, “We are a social enterprise that works with marginalized Artisan designers to enable them to produce quality products and sell them to a mass market across the globe through e-commerce.”
This initiative took root during the COVID-19 pandemic when traditional selling avenues were disrupted by lockdowns. Kasirye noted, “So, we created a platform that would keep Artisans in business by connecting them to buyers.”
The platform is designed with user-friendliness in mind. Kasirye explained the process for customers: “For customers, you simply log on to our platform and select a product of your choice. If it is a drum, you click on it and find its details. You then select the quantities you want after which the system will automatically calculate your bill depending on the country you are in.”
This seamless experience is complemented by various payment options, including mobile money and bank cards, ensuring that transactions are smooth and secure.
Since its inception, Trillion Looks Store has onboarded over 200 artisans and served more than 1,000 customers, with a notable 60% of those customers being women. This success not only empowers artisans but also contributes to the economic transformation of Uganda by promoting local craftsmanship on a global scale.
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