The end of AGOA would mark a major turning point for African countries that have structured their textile industries around exports to the United States. The strategies adopted by Rwanda, Kenya, Benin, and Lesotho offer valuable lessons on resilience and vulnerabilities in this scenario.

African luxury artisans must overcome many challenges of financing, infrastructure, branding and recognition to establish themselves in the highly competitive international luxury market.

And despite these challenges, African craftsmanship has enormous potential to position itself in the global luxury market.