ABOUT US
CLOW for Chloé & Slow!
The Clow Company was born right after I decided to get a fresh start in Madagascar. The project is rooted in the discovery of the local handicraft and more precisely in the discovery of natural raffia and basketry.
After starting as a personal project, The Clow Company soon began my full time job and it became my top priority to embrace a socially and environmentally sustainable approach.
Given this perspective, I place special emphasis on fairness, the recognitin of artisans' skills, the inherent beauty of raw materials and... the essential time required for crafting by hand!
The Clow Company marks the onset of a fresh journey and a continuation waiting to be crafted anew!
RAFFIA: UNIQUE RAW MATERIAL
Behind every creation, there is a material: raffia. This natural fiber, harvested from the leaves of the raffia palm, is hand-collected, sun-dried, sorted by quality, and then dyed using plant-based pigments. A long, unique, and entirely non-industrialized process.
In Madagascar, raffia crochet is an ancestral craft passed down through generations. Each piece, shaped with patience and precision, carries the unique signature of the artisan who made it.
At The Clow Company, we embrace this slow process — taking the time to do things right, in harmony with both the hand and nature.
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WORKSHOPS
We partner directly with workshops that I very carefully picked for the quality of their work, their reliability, but also for their environmentally and socially sustainable commitments.
We are collaborating with a profound respect for raw materials, craftsmen, and for the local know-how!
OUR COMMITMENTS
SLOW GOOD, SLOW COOL
UNIQUE & EXCLUSIVE PIECES
At The Clow Company, every collection is thoughtfully designed and produced in small batches with our trusted workshop partners in Madagascar.
From sketch to final piece — including plant-based dyeing and fully handmade production — each item is unique, a true reflection of artisanal craftsmanship and a responsible way of creating.
A SUSTAINABLE ACTOR
We are committed to create sustainable collections through:
- Raw materials transformed and handcrafted locally
- A direct partnership with craftsmen and a valorization of the local and traditional know-how
- A fair price for the craftsmen which fosters short circuits
- Unique products designed by us and produced in very small quantities to avoid overproduction
