Rooted in South African heritage, this brand celebrates local craftsmanship by offering a range of unique, handmade products that blend tradition with contemporary design. As their popularity grew, managing orders became a challenge. Teaming up with Shipturtle, they simplified their order fulfillment process, ensuring customers receive their special pieces promptly. This partnership allows them to focus on what they love: creating and sharing the rich stories of South African culture through their products.
Saffron Souk was built to celebrate the creativity of independent artisans and small brands across the Middle East. As a curated online marketplace, it gave these makers a platform to reach wider audiences and grow their businesses. But as the marketplace gained traction, the backend operations began to show strain. Managing orders across dozens of vendors with varying fulfillment timelines and shipping preferences had become chaotic. The team was buried in spreadsheets, manually assigning orders, and constantly following up with vendors—leading to delays, errors, and a poor customer experience.
Every artist knows that the right tools can make all the difference. But finding high-quality art supplies in one place? That’s a challenge many creators face. Artikate set out to change that.
Parenting comes with rapid turnover of baby items, leaving parents seeking affordable ways to pass on gently used gear and making the most out of it. But Ashley and Katherine, saw this challenge as an opportunity.
