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Looking for the perfect gift for the grad in your life? Look further; our African Baule Cloth Scrunchie is the ideal gift—every grad needs a little something to style up their cap-and-gown look! Inspired by Creative Director Amal Wilemon's love for African textiles, each scrunchie is made from hand-dyed Baule Cloths from Côte D'Ivoire. 

• 100% Kuba Cloth
• Each scrunchie is unique, hand-stitched in our Maker Studio in Maai Mahiu, Kenya
• Every product supports meaningful, full-time employment in Kenya. 

Our African Baule Cloth Bags are a thing of beauty. Inspired by Creative Director Amal Wilemon's love for African textiles, we stitch each bag from no less than ten different hand-dyed Baule Cloths from Côte D’Ivoire.

Hand-stitched in our Maker Studio located in Maai Mahiu, Kenya, each bag is unique and one of a kind. What's more, your bag is eternally connected to other bags made with parts of the same Baule Cloth. What we love about this is that this bag connects each of its owners to what it means to #liveubuntu, a manifestation of the interconnected nature of our shared humanity, each woven to the other, living boldly and beautifully into the world!

• Size: 18" x 16", strap drop 7"
• Due to its unique nature, each piece will vary slightly.
• We do not recommend laundering textiles. Even dry cleaning is too much for some of these antique textiles. 
• Every product supports meaningful, full-time employment in Kenya!

• Handmade in Maasai Mara, Kenya
• Materials: Genuine-leather / glass beads
• SM: 13"L x 3/4"W
• MD: 20"L x 1"W 
• LG: 22"L x 1"W
• Every product supports meaningful, full-time employment in Kenya!

• Arrow-shaped earrings handcrafted from bone with brass-plated detail and punctuated with turquoise-colored cabochon.
• The beautifully dark horn is ethically sourced from the Ankole cow, a breed native to the Rift Valley of East Africa, as a by-product of the food industry.
• Every earring is unique as the natural color varies from piece to piece.
• 2" long
• Final Sale

• Arrow-shaped earrings handcrafted from bone with brass-plated detail and punctuated with a jade-colored cabochon.
• White horn is especially rare and is ethically sourced from the Ankole cow, a breed native to the Rift Valley of East Africa, as a by-product of the food industry.
• Every earring is unique as the natural color varies from piece to piece.
• 2" Long
• Final Sale

Bundle & Save! Purchase this 2 pack, save 10% off the original price.

• Bundle Includes: Go-To Tote & Small Kuba Cloth Pouch

• 100% Natural cotton canvas
• Hand screen printed Kuba Cloth pattern
• Lead-free water-based inks used for silk screen printing
• Single interior compartment
• YKK Zipper closure with leather pull tab & trim. All of our leather is sourced from one of Kenya's finest & oldest tanneries.
• A symbolic 36° diagonal stitch which represents our factory location in Kenya is located on the front 
• Signature Hand beaded tab made by our Maasai Maker Mums
• Every product supports meaningful, full-time employment in Kenya 

Bundle & Save! Purchase this 2 pack, save 10% off the original price.

• Bundle Includes: Go-To Tote & Small Kuba Cloth Pouch

• 100% Natural cotton canvas
• Hand screen printed Kuba Cloth pattern
• Lead-free water-based inks used for silk screen printing
• Single interior compartment
• YKK Zipper closure with leather pull tab & trim. All of our leather is sourced from one of Kenya's finest & oldest tanneries.
• A symbolic 36° diagonal stitch which represents our factory location in Kenya is located on the front 
• Signature Hand beaded tab made by our Maasai Maker Mums
• Every product supports meaningful, full-time employment in Kenya 

• Bundle Includes: Three LOVE bracelets & Large Kuba Pouch

• Bracelets Details:
• Handmade in Ngong Hills Kenya
• Materials: Genuine-leather / glass beads
• Size: New adjustable closure!  Easy sliding knot closure with a circumference of 6” closed to 10” open for a more comfortable fit
• One size fits all
• Every product supports meaningful, full-time employment in Kenya!

• Large Kuba Pouch Details: 
• 100% Natural cotton canvas
• Hand screen printed Kuba Cloth pattern
• Lead-free water-based inks used for silk screen printing
• Single interior compartment
• YKK Zipper closure with leather pull tab & trim. All of our leather is sourced from one of Kenya's finest & oldest tanneries.
• Dimensions: 11” L x 6” W

Bundle & Save! Purchase this bundle pack, save 10% off the original price.

• Bundle Includes: Three LOVE bracelets & Large Kuba Pouch

• Bracelets Details:
  
• Handmade in Ngong Hills Kenya
• Materials: Genuine-leather / glass beads
• Size: New adjustable closure!  Easy sliding knot closure with a circumference of 6” closed to 10” open for a more comfortable fit
• One size fits all
• Every product supports meaningful, full-time employment in Kenya!

• Large Kuba Pouch Details: 
• 100% Natural cotton canvas
• Hand screen printed Kuba Cloth pattern
• Lead-free water-based inks used for silk screen printing
• Single interior compartment
• YKK Zipper closure with leather pull tab & trim. All of our leather is sourced from one of Kenya's finest & oldest tanneries.
• Dimensions: 11” L x 6” W

Bundle & Save! Purchase this bundle pack, save 10% off the original price. 

• Bundle Includes: Three LOVE bracelets & Large Kuba Pouch
• Bracelets Details:
  
• Handmade in Ngong Hills Kenya
• Materials: Genuine-leather / glass beads
• Size: New adjustable closure!  Easy sliding knot closure with a circumference of 6” closed to 10” open for a more comfortable fit
• One size fits all
• Every product supports meaningful, full-time employment in Kenya!

• Large Kuba Pouch Details: 
• 100% Natural cotton canvas
• Hand screen printed Kuba Cloth pattern
• Lead-free water-based inks used for silk screen printing
• Single interior compartment
• YKK Zipper closure with leather pull tab & trim. All of our leather is sourced from one of Kenya's finest & oldest tanneries.
• Dimensions: 11” L x 6” W

We love a good accessory that can take us from day to night, which is why this bundle is perfect for those on the go. Clean and classic designs that can be worn with any color and at any time of day. Our Go-To Tote and Kuba Pouch are hand screen printed while our classic black and white bracelet pairs perfectly. What's more, shop this bundle & save 20%!

Find out all the details on each item:

Go-To Tote

Large Pouch 

Black / White LOVE Bracelet 

This collection is inspired by the playful jewelry trends of the 90s. We wanted to create something that felt fun and could stack beautifully with our renowned LOVE bracelets and our 18-carat gold-plated collection.

We added elevated touches to the playful elements, using hand-made millefiori glass flower beads and real baroque pearls. We integrated our ever-popular bright colors and rainbow glass beads to create a colorful and vibrant collection.

The 24-carat gold plated spring clasps elevate this collection and make it super luxe.

Details:

- Bracelet with real baroque pearls, with rainbow-colored Czech glass beads between each pearl, fastened by a 24-carat gold-plated spring clasp.

- Beaded length - 16 inches

- Every product supports meaningful, full-time employment in Kenya!

Care instructions:

Our pieces are made with real shell and baroque pearls, which are delicate. Store each individually in the pouch provided to avoid breakage and scratching, and protect your pieces.

Protect your layer of gold and extend its shine by periodically cleaning each piece and avoiding substances that aren’t PH neutral. We recommend removing your jewelry when bathing in fresh, sea, and chlorinated water. Avoid spraying perfumes or applying creams directly to the jewelry. 

Feel the LOVE with our handmade beaded belts. Each purchase creates meaningful full-time employment for our Maker Mums. One LOVE. One WORLD. UBUNTU!

• Handmade in Ngong Hills, Kenya
• Materials: Genuine leather/glass beads
• Size 30: 
  Fits 30″ 
  W - 1 1/8″
  
  
  
  Size 32: 
  Fits 32″ 

  W - 1 1/8″

  
  
  Size 34: 
  Fits 34″ 

  W - 1 1/8″

  
  
  Size 36: 
  Fits 36″ 

  W - 1 1/8″

  
  
  Size 38: 
  Fits 38″ 
  
  W - 1 1/8″

We are all about LOVE, and we absolutely LOVE the latest addition to our best-selling Kuba Go-To tote⁠—a red beaded LOVE detail. Grab yours and spread the LOVE!

• Hand-casted Benin Leopard statue
• These beautiful bronze figures originally created by the Edo people, from the Benin kingdom in Nigeria
• Decorative home pieces can be used as bookends, door stoppers, or for your coffee table. 
• Leopards are a symbol of strength & power and are welcomed house gifts to friends & family.
• Female leopards have a tail facing downward
• Male leopards have an upward-facing tail.
• 6"H, 5"W
• Sold Individually 
• Final Sale

What's better than the perfect bracelet? Our curated bracelet bundles! What's more, you save 20% off the total cost of the bracelets. This bundle includes:

Chain Link Bracelet

LOVE Stamped Cuff 

Single Strand Bracelet - Multi Blue

Nija Bracelet - Periwinkle/Light Blue

What's better than the perfect bracelet? Our curated bracelet bundles! What's more, you save 20% off the total cost of the bracelets. This bundle includes:

Single Strand Beaded Bracelet - Rainbow Blocked

Single Strand Beaded Bracelet - Rainbow Multi

Elastic Single Strand with Round Brass LOVE Beads - Periwinkle

LOVE Woven Bracelet - Sunflower Yellow

Horn Heart Cuff - White

What's better than the perfect bracelet? Our curated bracelet bundles! What's more, you save 20% off the total cost of the bracelets. This bundle includes:

Chain Link Bracelet

Horn Heart Cuff - White

Brass Knobbed Metal Cuff

Single Strand Bracelet - White

Skinny LOVE Bracelet - White/Gold

Since shopping for Mom can be stressful, we thought we would help you out & create easy to pick bundles she will most certainly enjoy. Each item is handmade with LOVE and provides sustainable employment for our Maker Mums. Give a gift that gives back! 

Our classic bundle is a great addition to your wardrobe. Each of these bracelets are part of our original designs that have turned into bestsellers. Grab a piece of Ubuntu history when you wear this classic bundle!

• Handmade in Ngong Hills, Kenya
• Materials: Genuine-leather / glass beads
• Size: New adjustable closure!  Easy sliding knot closure with a circumference of 6” closed to 10” open for a more comfortable fit
• Adjustable sliding knot closure. Pull-on sides of bracelets to open the bracelet & pull on strings to close it securely. 
• Every product supports meaningful, full-time employment in Kenya!

*Bundle does not include ornament*

What's better than the perfect bracelet? Our curated bracelet bundles! What's more, you save 20% off the total cost of the bracelets. This bundle includes:

Brass Knobbed Metal Cuff (Size S/M)

Elastic Single Strand with Round Brass LOVE Beads - Turquoise

LOVE Stamped Cuff

Chain Link Bracelet

Summer Pink LOVE Bracelet

What's better than the perfect bracelet? Our curated bracelet bundles! What's more, you save 20% off the total cost of the bracelets. This bundle includes:

LOVE Bracelet - Silver/Yellow

Horn Heart Cuff - White

Horn Heart Cuff - Black

Single Strand Beaded Bracelet - Rainbow Blocked

Elastic Single Strand with Round Brass LOVE Beads - Marigold

What's better than the perfect bracelet? Our curated bracelet bundles! What's more, you save 20% off the total cost of the bracelets. This bundle includes:

Horn Heart Cuff - White

Single Strand Beaded Bracelet - Rainbow Blocked

Single Strand Beaded Bracelet - Rainbow Blocked

BRASS Knobbed Metal Cuff

LOVE Bracelet - Gold/White

What's better than the perfect bracelet? Our curated bracelet bundles! What's more, you save 20% off the total cost of the bracelets. This bundle includes:

Red LOVE Bracelet

Brass Knobbed Metal Cuff

Silver Knobbed Metal Cuff

Single Strand Beaded Bracelet - Rainbow Blocked

Single Strand Beaded Bracelet - Rainbow Multi

Elastic Single Strand with Round Brass LOVE Beads - Orange

• Handmade in Ngong Hills, Kenya
• Materials: Glass beads / Nylon cord
• Size: Large. The bracelet is 16.7 cm when closed and opens to 25 cm.
• Adjustable sliding knot closure. Pull-on sides of bracelets to open the bracelet & pull on strings to close it securely. 
• Every product supports meaningful, full-time employment in Kenya!

Cuff Details: 

• Size: Small / Medium, diameter 55mm x 4mm, opening 27mm
• Simple and elegant cuff bracelet
• Minimalist style perfect to pair with our classic Love bracelets
• These bracelets make a great gift for Birthdays, Mother's Day, Christmas, Hanukkah, Anniversary. 
• Available in brass and silver plated
• Sold individually 
• Care: To keep your bracelet looking shiny, we recommend a gentle metal polisher for occasionally cleaning and a soft cloth to remove tarnish. To better preserve the bracelet, we recommend to not wear them in water. 

• Handmade in Ngong Hills, Kenya
• Materials: Glass beads / Nylon cord
• Size: Large. The bracelet is 16.7 cm when closed and opens to 25 cm.
• Adjustable sliding knot closure. Pull-on sides of bracelets to open the bracelet & pull on strings to close it securely. 
• Every product supports meaningful, full-time employment in Kenya!
  

• Handmade in Ngong Hills, Kenya
• Materials: Glass beads / Nylon cord
• Size: Large. The bracelet is 16.7 cm when closed and opens to 25 cm.
• Adjustable sliding knot closure. Pull-on sides of bracelets to open the bracelet & pull on strings to close it securely. 
• Every product supports meaningful, full-time employment in Kenya!
  

Cuff details: 

• Size: Small / Medium, diameter 55mm x 4mm, opening 27mm
• Simple and elegant cuff bracelet
• Minimalist style perfect to pair with our classic Love bracelets
• These bracelets make a great gift for Birthdays, Mother's Day, Christmas, Hanukkah, Anniversary. 
• Available in brass and silver plated
• Sold individually 
• Care: To keep your bracelet looking shiny, we recommend a gentle metal polisher for occasionally cleaning and a soft cloth to remove tarnish. To better preserve the bracelet, we recommend to not wear them in water. 

• Handmade in Ngong Hills, Kenya
• Materials: Genuine-leather / glass beads
• Size: New adjustable closure!  Easy sliding knot closure with a circumference of 6” closed to 10” open for a more comfortable fit
• Adjustable sliding knot closure. Pull-on sides of bracelets to open the bracelet & pull on strings to close it securely. 
• Every product supports meaningful, full-time employment in Kenya!

• Handmade in Ngong Hills, Kenya
• Materials: Glass beads / Nylon cord
• Size: Large. The bracelet is 16.7 cm when closed and opens to 25 cm.
• Adjustable sliding knot closure. Pull-on sides of bracelets to open the bracelet & pull on strings to close it securely. 
• Every product supports meaningful, full-time employment in Kenya!
  

Cuff details:

• Size: Small / Medium, diameter 55mm x 4mm, opening 27mm
• Simple and elegant cuff bracelet
• Minimalist style perfect to pair with our classic Love bracelets
• These bracelets make a great gift for Birthdays, Mother's Day, Christmas, Hanukkah, Anniversary. 
• Available in brass and silver plated
• Sold individually 
• Care: To keep your bracelet looking shiny, we recommend a gentle metal polisher for occasionally cleaning and a soft cloth to remove tarnish. To better preserve the bracelet, we recommend to not wear them in water. 

What's better than the perfect bracelet? Our curated bracelet bundles! What's more, you save 20% off the total cost of the bracelets. This bundle includes:

Chain Link Bracelet

Single Strand Bracelet - Black / White

Horn Heart Cuff - Black

Black and Gold LOVE Bracelet

There is a thriving collective of West African traders in Kenya's capital city of Nairobi. It has been a pleasure to collaborate with them in discovering and curating the best that the African continent has to offer for our African Markets.

The detail on these bronze statues of a warrior from Benin is exquisite and speaks to the high level of craftsmanship, from the hat down to toes. This bronze statue is hand cast.

• 7" tall 
• Sold Individually 
• Final Sale

Handmade by specialist jewelry artisans across Nairobi, our 18-carat gold-plated collection is our most luxurious collection yet. 

This classic chunky chain can be worn alone, but in our opinion, it's the perfect addition to your Ubuntu bracelet #armparty. Handmade by specialist jewelry artisans across Nairobi, our 18-carat gold-plated collection is our most luxurious collection yet.

• Handmade by artisans in Kenya
• 18-carat gold plated recycled brass 
• Hand shaped links 
• Size: 

P/S (“Petite/Small”) - 7.5"

S/M (“Small/Medium) - 8"

• Care: Every after use, clean your plated jewelry with a cotton ball or a very soft cloth to remove any dust and dirt. Gently rubbing the surface of your gold-plated jewelry using a soft jewelry cloth also helps restore shine. If your jewelry needs more cleaning you may clean it with warm, soapy water. We do not recommend any polish cleaners as those can cause tarnish. 

Handmade by specialist jewelry artisans across Nairobi, our 18-carat gold-plated collection is our most luxurious collection yet. 

This hand-shaped chain link necklace is the perfect classic addition to any jewelry collection. Worn as a statement piece by itself with the T-bar detail at the front or layered, our Creative Director Amal Wilemon loves to layer it with our double wrap necklace.

• Handmade by artisans in Kenya
• 18-carat gold plated recycled brass 
• Length 17"
• Hand shaped links 
• Care: Every after use, clean your plated jewelry with a cotton ball or a very soft cloth to remove any dust and dirt. Gently rubbing the surface of your gold-plated jewelry using a soft jewelry cloth also helps restore shine. If your jewelry needs more cleaning you may clean it with warm, soapy water. We do not recommend any polish cleaners as those can cause tarnish. 

Your fave products get a fresh new print just in time for Summer '22. The Checkered Collection of bags, pouches, and bracelets, all in classic colors, are the perfect accessory as you head out of town or to the beach.

• 100% natural cotton canvas
• Hand screen printed checkered pattern
• Lead-free water-based inks used for silk screen printing
• Magnetic button closure
• Internal zipper pocket with YKK zipper closure to secure smaller essential items
• All leather straps & trims are sourced from one of Kenya's finest & oldest tanneries
• The roomy main compartment comfortably fits your notebook, 13" laptop & water bottle, or your weekend farmer’s market haul! 
• A symbolic 36° diagonal stitch which represents our factory location in Kenya is located on the front
• Hand beaded tab made by our Maasai Maker Mums
• Every product supports meaningful, full-time employment in Kenya 
• 17" H X 13" W  +  9" strap drop

Care instructions:

To spot treat, wet the Wash & Stain Bar and gently work into the stained area(s). Remove soap and dirt with a wet Lint-Free Cleaning Cloth—be sure to remove all soap. Dampen the cloth as needed, and repeat the process until satisfied.

If necessary, gently wipe your print with a soft cloth that has been slightly dampened with water. Never use chemicals to clean your print. When doing so ensure that all leather parts are carefully protected from water.

Your fave products get a fresh new print just in time for Summer '22. The Checkered Collection of bags, pouches, and bracelets, all in classic colors, are the perfect accessory as you head out of town or to the beach.

• 100% natural cotton canvas
• Hand screen printed checkered pattern
• Lead-free water-based inks used for silk screen printing
• Magnetic button closure
• Internal zipper pocket with YKK zipper closure to secure smaller essential items
• All leather straps & trims are sourced from one of Kenya's finest & oldest tanneries
• Roomy main compartment 
• Reinforced leather handles - allowing your bag to hold up to 40lbs. 
• Piping seams running vertically along the sides of the bag & around the bottom of the bag, help give the bag a standing structure & reinforces the seems of the bag making this super sturdy! 
• A symbolic 36° diagonal stitch which represents our factory location in Kenya is located on the front of each bag. 
• Hand beaded tab made by our Maasai Maker Mums
• Every product supports meaningful, full-time employment in Kenya 
• 14” H X 19" W  +  7" strap drop

Care instructions:

To spot treat, wet the Wash & Stain Bar and gently work into the stained area(s). Remove soap and dirt with a wet Lint-Free Cleaning Cloth—be sure to remove all soap. Dampen the cloth as needed, and repeat the process until satisfied.

If necessary, gently wipe your print with a soft cloth that has been slightly dampened with water. Never use chemicals to clean your print. When doing so ensure that all leather parts are carefully protected from water.

You will be sure to stand out in handmade chevron Afridrilles! These are the perfect shoe to transition from Summer into Fall without missing a step. Grab a pair of socks for those cooler nights, our Afridrilles were designed with adventure in mind.  

• Handmade in Maai Mahiu, Kenya
• Hand-screen printed Kuba Cloth pattern using lead-free water-based inks used for silk screen printing
• Hand beaded tab made by our Maasai Maker Mums
• Materials: 100% Natural cotton Kenyan canvas, genuine Kenyan nubuck leather, traditional jute soles with vulcanized rubber for durability
• Sizing: We recommend sizing 1/2 size up as they run narrow. Not available in wide sizes.
• Your Afridrilles will be slightly tight at first. The shoe will stretch out and mold to your foot after 2-3 wears. If they are a little tight, we recommend wearing them with socks around the house to loosen up the canvas. 
• Every product supports meaningful, full-time employment in Kenya

Please note W is for Women's and M is for Men's when reviewing our sizing!

Learn how to clean your Afridrilles - View Here 

You will be sure to stand out in handmade Afridrilles! These are the perfect shoe to transition from Summer into Fall without missing a step. Grab a pair of socks for those cooler nights, our Afridrilles were designed with adventure in mind.  

• Handmade in Maai Mahiu, Kenya
• Hand-screen printed Kuba Cloth pattern using lead-free water-based inks used for silk screen printing
• Hand beaded tab made by our Maasai Maker Mums
• Materials: 100% Natural cotton Kenyan canvas, genuine Kenyan nubuck leather, traditional jute soles with vulcanized rubber for durability
• Sizing: We recommend sizing 1/2 size up as they run narrow. Not available in wide sizes.
• Your Afridrilles will be slightly tight at first. The shoe will stretch out and mold to your foot after 2-3 wears. If they are a little tight, we recommend wearing them with socks around the house to loosen up the canvas. 
• Every product supports meaningful, full-time employment in Kenya

Please note W is for Women's and M is for Men's when reviewing our sizing!

Learn how to clean your Afridrilles - View Here