Business Consultants
International
Annie O. Waterman is an independent sourcing agent specializing in artisanal home decor. She founded AOW Handmade and has spent the past 16 years traveling the globe, working to build relationships within her extensive network of artisan producers and international retailers. Annie lives a life in motion, continuously traveling to far-flung destinations to connect with new makers on the ground to discover unique handmade sources. She aims to bring buyers fresh, soulful, and competitive goods that are often so difficult to track down. Annie believes in the positive impact connecting artists and buyers can have. These connections help preserve vulnerable craft industries, stimulate economic livelihoods, foster sustainable practices, and make businesses more human-centered. AOW Handmade's service portfolio includes curation, artisan sourcing, consulting, and the creation of trend reports and bespoke sourcing itineraries, all aimed at simplifying your sourcing experience and inspiring your buying team.
business strategy
marketing strategy
business development
b2b
sourcing agent
ethical sourcing
artisan home decor
artisanal manufacturing
handmade production
mentoring
sourcing specialist
small business development
sourcing / buying home decor
handmade home decor sourcing specialist
product curator
textiles
Services Provided
business strategy, marketing strategy, business development, b2b, sourcing agent, ethical sourcing, artisan home decor, artisanal manufacturing, handmade production, mentoring, sourcing specialist, small business development, sourcing / buying home decor, handmade home decor sourcing specialist, product curator, textiles
Point of Contact
Annie O. Waterman
+33 0688556545
annie@aowhandmade.com
