Learn about the initiative
Extend your support to artisans in emerging markets
Attend our events
Dine on a lite fare from a range of delectable treats

Take a load off and enjoy our high definition TV
Help yourself to complementary wireless internet
Expect the highest quality service and merchandise

When you visit become a "Friend of Pangea"
Ask us for help to navigate the learning kiosk
Your patronage and support matters

The store is operated under the auspices of the IFC’s Grassroots Business Initiative - in collaboration with World Craft and Café, Inc (WCC), a private retail operator owned and managed by entrepreneurs, Sunil and Deepak Shrestha.

Pangea, which means “all lands”, is a celebration and tribute to the spirit and resilience of artisans in developing countries, mainly women.

These artists use traditional handicraft techniques to produce exquisite, high-end fashion accessories and home décor products - while they have almost no opportunity to use their dynamic skills to generate income for their families.

The store has an educational component that allows visitors to scan each item into interactive kiosks and learn the stories of the artisans who fashion the most intricate patterns and exquisite deigns that adorn every window and shelf of the store’s interior.

What would a market & café be without bagels, pastries, sandwiches, wraps and smoothies? These are only some of the treats available to tantalize the palates of those browsing through the store.

Pangea is not all about handicrafts and smoothies - patrons can drop in, grab a coffee, and enjoy scheduled cultural events and lectures centered around economic, development and trade issues in their lunch hour or early afternoon.