PIANOPIANO bags are made in Africa in the southern country of Malawi. Towards the south of Malawi lies a village called Mangochi, where a beautiful breeze blows across the lake. In this village women are mainly illiterate and find their lives limited to looking after their children.

With the guidance of an Italian artist, who was born in Malawi, education is being supplied in vocational subjects which enable the local community to gain skills. Since 1997 this project was started by Sandra Bizzaro.  The group works from the Makokola Retreat and provides essential work to help Malawian women become economically independent, they will in turn educate their children and work towards a better future for themselves and their communities.

Now 45 women and some men are involved in the process. No one is pushed into business and the work keeps a Malawian rhythm. It also respects their traditional life style and looks at ways to support this in the future. To make these products will take time but it is our belief that this is how it was intended.