Alola Foundation Center & Shop, Dili

ALOLA ESPERANSA PROVIDE A MARKET FOR LOCAL WEAVERS GROUPS AND PROVIDE NEW HOPE FOR THEM TO PRODUCE HIGH QUALITY PRODUCTS. In 2005, Alola Foundation established Alola Esperansa project with goal to support the program of Alola Foundation especially the Economic Development program to assist Timorense weavers develop small industry and improve the status of women by purchasing their textiles. The industry’s aim is to provide an outlet for weavers to sell their traditional textiles “tais” and also provide employment especially for women. Alola Esperansa has two sections, retail and production. On retail section, Alola Esperansa operates one outlet in Dili at the Alola Foundation building. This outlet provide different kind of quality hand woven Tais Textiles from across Timor-Leste, Virgin Coconut oil, Pottery, Baskets,, Baby Bag, Tote Bag, Cushion Cover, Tais jewelry pouch, Passport Folder, wallet, book marks, Scarf, clothing, water bottle holder, candle & lamp shade, woven basket, pencil case, postcard, kaibauk, jewelry, traditional house, Timorese coffee, etc. On this outlet, customers can order special design for tais products. #alola #tais #Timorleste #alolafair #dili #art #handicraft #timor #esperansa #easttimor #weavers #textiles #alolaesperansa #timorense #clothtimor

Alola is a reputable womens organisation. Do visit their shop with Tais products. They have beautiful Tais handbags. All products are made by women groups around the country.

Beautiful tais products and super friendly shopkeeper. And I really love the women empowerment spirit within the foundation!

Loved the beautiful, affordable woven crafts. Especially loved the shoulder bags and satchel - both beautiful and strongly made.

Good selection of tais products. Asked for a personalized salenda; it took a week but it came out beautiful. Can be a little bit expensive.