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Ayebea's Sankofa Marketplace

Name: Ayebea's Sankofa Marketplace
Address: Lombard, IL, US
Telephone: +13312182909
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I am a storyteller, educator, and advocate for preserving and sharing the rich heritage of Ghana.

10/28/2026

Coming soon!

Our newly designed coconut shell containers, handcrafted by our partner Akooshi, will hold our new lightly scented Ghanaian shea butters alongside our pure, unadulterated natural shea butter.

Beautiful, reusable, and made with care—right down to the container. We can’t wait to share them with you!

10/27/2026

🎄🎁 We're bringing Ghanaian craftsmanship to a holiday market near you! 🇬🇭❤️

Come shop handcrafted treasures, meet us in person, and find gifts that give back! 🌍✨

📍 Find us this holiday season!

🛍️ NOV. 7 — TWO MARKETS, SAME DAY!

📌 Arlington Heights | 9 AM–1 PM
Fair Trade Global Market
1234 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, IL

📌 Lombard | 9 AM–2 PM
Mistletoe Mart
220 S. Main St., Lombard, IL

🛍️ NOV. 15 | 8 AM–1 PM
Fair Trade & Solidarity Market
📍 700 W. Adams St., Chicago, IL

🛍️ DEC. 5 | 8 AM–3 PM
Fair Trade Holiday Festival
📍 Monona Terrace, 1 John Nolen Dr., Madison, WI

🎁 NOVEMBER–DEC. 24
Chicago Fair Trade Holiday Pop-Up
📍 1538 N. Clybourn Ave., NEWCITY, Chicago, IL

Every gift has a story. Every purchase makes a difference.

Come say hello! We'd love to see you!
Shop small. Shop fair. Give with purpose.

10/24/2026

Seven boxes. Countless hardworking hands. One shared purpose.

Our shea butter has reached Accra Airport and is preparing for shipment!
Behind every box are the women of Sabruka Shea Village Foundation in Navrongo, Ghana—women preserving traditions, building livelihoods, and creating opportunities for their families.

This winter, as you nourish and protect your skin, you'll also be supporting the women behind every jar.

Because skincare should do more than care for your skin. It should make a difference.

Shop now through Ayebea's website and support the women behind every jar!
www.sankofamarket.place

10/22/2026

These hands do more than make shea butter. They preserve traditions, sustain livelihoods, and shape futures. 🤎

Through the Sabruka Shea Village Foundation (SSVF) in Navrongo, Ghana, we celebrate the women whose knowledge, dedication, and hard work keep this treasured tradition alive.

💛 Be part of their story! Support SSVF by purchasing handcrafted shea butter, making a donation to support women's livelihoods, or sharing our mission with someone who believes in women's economic empowerment.

Your purchase creates opportunity. Your generosity strengthens communities. Your support keeps traditions alive.

Take action today—support the women behind the shea!

10/16/2026

Your home should tell a story—one that connects you to culture, craftsmanship, and the people who bring each piece to life.

At Ayebea’s Sankofa Marketplace, we celebrate African artistry as part of everyday living, honoring the traditions and creative skills behind every product.

From handwoven baskets to textiles and handcrafted décor, each piece reflects the work of artisans and the cultural heritage that inspires it. By choosing thoughtfully made goods, you can help support the visibility and appreciation of their craft while bringing history, beauty, and purpose into your home.

✨ Bring a piece of Ghana into your space. Explore our collection and discover something with a story worth sharing.

Rooted in tradition. Crafted with care.

10/13/2026

🌿 WE'RE HIRING IN GHANA! 🇬🇭

At Ayebea’s Sankofa Marketplace, our work has always been about more than products. It’s about supporting the people behind them and creating opportunities for communities to thrive.

We’re excited to support one of our partners in Ghana’s Upper East Region with the recruitment of a Business Development Officer. This role will focus on expanding markets, building partnerships, securing funding, and strengthening women’s economic empowerment.

📍 Location: Navrongo, Upper East Region
📅 Deadline: November 18, 2026
📩 Apply: [email protected]

If you’re passionate about business development and creating meaningful impact, this could be your opportunity!

💚 Please share with someone who would be a great fit!

Navrongo

10/13/2026

Know Who Made It 🇬🇭❤️

Meet Vida Akpetiyo Narh, one of the talented artisans we work with in Ghana.

Vida is the hands behind our Second Life Scrunchies, headbands, table runners, and EcoAdinkra bracelets.

What I love about working with artisans like Vida is knowing that there's a real person behind the pieces we share with you. Someone whose skills, creativity, and hard work deserve to be seen and appreciated.

For us, sustainability is also about valuing the people who make our products, supporting their livelihoods, and making sure their craftsmanship doesn't go unnoticed.

Because knowing who made it matters just as much as knowing what it's made from. 💛

Know what you wear. Know who made it.

10/10/2026

Introducing AHOTƆ — The Shea Collection
The Art of Rest & Renewal.
From the hands of the women of Sabruka Shea Village ,Ghana, to your daily moments of self-care.

AHOTƆ is more than a collection of luxurious shea butter. It is a celebration of tradition, craftsmanship, and the incredible women whose knowledge and hard work make it all possible.

At Ayebea’s Sankofa Marketplace, we believe that knowing where something comes from matters just as much as the product itself. That's why we source our shea butter directly from the women of Sabruka Shea Village Foundation, helping ensure that our purchases support the very hands behind the craft.

Meet the collection:
💜 AHOMKA — Lavender + Lemongrass
✨ SIKA — Amber + Vanilla
🤎 SANKOFA — Sandalwood + Vanilla
🌱 PURE — Unscented Shea Butter

Every jar carries a story. Every purchase helps us continue supporting the women who make this possible.

Coming this holiday season!

Rooted in tradition. Made with purpose.

10/06/2026

A first look at what’s coming.

The Rooted Collection brings Bogolan into everyday life—pieces designed to move from casual days to work, dinner, and everywhere in between.

Handcrafted cloth. Contemporary silhouettes. Rooted in heritage and made to be lived in.

Coming Fall/Winter.

Which piece are you already watching? 👀

Address

Lombard, IL

Opening Hours

Friday	6pm - 8pm
Saturday	10am - 9pm
Sunday	11am - 6pm

Telephone

+13312182909

Website

https://sankofamarket.place/

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