The Dynamic Mother Daughter Duo
In 2021, Mam Lissong (Left, Owner) registered Tesito after 7+ years of toiling back and forth regarding its launch. With the help of her daughter Tejiri (Right) Tesito became a living, breathing brand with a solid mission: bridge the worlds of traditional West African art and the contemporary world.
The video below details the painful source of inspiration that led to our origin story and our values as a company.
The video below details the painful source of inspiration that led to our origin story and our values as a company.
To Be African,
Is To Be Inherently Eco-Friendly
and Socially Responsible.
We take a serious stance against exploitation in any form. You can shop freely on our site and in person knowing every single piece was made with the highest regard for nature.
Secondly, we ensure our team of artists and makers are thoroughly compensated for their works above market value or their asking price.
Secondly, we ensure our team of artists and makers are thoroughly compensated for their works above market value or their asking price.