Author Archives: Olibteam
Labor Day, and What it Means to Us
As Labor day approaches to signal the end of Summer, we take a look at the history of this holiday and its origins. A welcome opportunity to get outside and adventure freely for a few days that was made possible … Continue reading
A Short Guide To Ethiopia’s Must-Sees
Our experience in Ethiopia has been one full of valuable lessons and incredibly discoveries. Such an old and storied culture is bound to have many exciting attractions that reward the determined traveler. We collected a small list of sites that … Continue reading
Addis Ababa – Land of Origins
We chose to set-up shop in Addis Ababa due to the tenacity and skill of its citizens, along with an abundance of high quality leathers and natural materials. We stayed due to the rich history of the city, and its … Continue reading
Toby Kriwiel: Co-founder and CEO of Matano
Toby is the co-founder and CEO of Matano, the World’s first Fair Trade certified sports apparel company. They are currently in their early funding stages, and are navigating the dual challenges of starting a business and meeting the strict regulations … Continue reading
Oliberté Celebrates our Factory’s Fourth Anniversary
Our Ethiopian team took some well-deserved time off last week to celebrate our factory’s 4th anniversary. Timing worked out perfectly for our staff, as they were able to share a huge communal meal and party the day before the … Continue reading
Ethiopia, A Country on the Rise
When we chose Ethiopia as the home of our factory, many people felt we were making a mistake based on their assumptions of business in that part of the world. We were told many times that other parts of the … Continue reading
