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Our summer collection was inspired by the Kenyan landscape & wildlife. We were drawn to the vibrant colors we see throughout nature: the touches of pink were inspired by flocks of pink flamingos wading in the Soda Lakes near Mai Mahiu. Our bright yellows came from sunny yellow Sesbania trees in bloom & Kenyan yellow weaver birds flying around the factory in the early morning. These colors fill us with joy and we cannot wait to wear them all summer long. 

• Handmade in Ngong Hills Kenya
• Materials: Genuine-leather / glass beads.  We recommend this item to not get wet
• 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!

• Handmade in Ngong Hills, Kenya
• Materials: Glass beads / Nylon cord / Vegan
• Adjustable bracelet: this handmade bracelet comes with a slip knot closure, easy to put on and take off. Adjust conveniently to the size to fit your wrist, this bracelet can be open to 10” in circumference. 
• Waterproof bracelet: all of our woven bracelets are made of nylon strings and glass beads that will not fade and are 100% waterproof. Easy to wear for all of your outdoor activities from swimming, surfing to tending your home garden! 
• Adjustable Friendship Bracelet: Have friends or family that live far away from you? These make great gifts as a reminder of LOVE and connection! 
• Great for all occasions: great for parties and casual wear. This bracelet will be a special gift for all of your friends & family and perfect for all holiday occasions ranging from Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Graduations, Anniversaries, and more! 
• Unisex design, applicable for men, women, girls, boys, teens, etc.
• Every product supports meaningful, full-time employment in Kenya!

Our most stackable bracelet yet! The new Single Strand Beaded Bracelet is perfect for wearing on its own for a pop of color or paired along with our classic leather and woven bracelets. These handmade stackable bracelets are a party for your wrist! Buy one for you and one for your friends and family. A hand-beaded treat that everyone can join. 

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

This eye-catching carry-all large pouch is a beautiful & practical companion for all your organizational needs. Crafted by hand, this pouch is our new go-to! These pouches make great gifts and travel organizers. The large pouch can be your pencil kit, makeup case, or your COVID kit - keeping your mask, hand sanitizer & gloves in one easy to locate place. 

The inspiration of our Kuba Cloth bag collection is to take a historical print & give it new life through the beautiful people working at Ubuntu Life. Kuba cloth is a unique textile from the Democratic Republic of the Congo known for its elaborate & complex design. We are proud to showcase this historical pattern using a modern approach while each step is done by hand.

• 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 
• Dimensions: 11” L x 6” W

• Please note - Each Kuba Cloth pattern varies in each product due to the handmade nature - they are uniquely different JUST LIKE YOU!

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.

• Handmade in Ngong Hills, Kenya
• Materials: Genuine-leather / glass beads.  We recommend this item to not get wet
• 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: 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. 
• Vegan
• Every product supports meaningful, full-time employment in Kenya!

Espadrilles are a wardrobe essential, so it's worth investing in ones that you'll love year after year. Our Afridrilles are beautifully crafted by our empowered Maker Mums from 100% East African cotton. Sturdy & breathable, these shoes work well by the beach or strolling through the city. 

• Handmade in Maai Mahiu, Kenya
• Materials: East-African cotton / genuine Kenyan 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

• Handmade in Ngong Hills, Kenya
• Materials: Genuine-leather / glass beads.  We recommend this item to not get wet
• 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!

• Handmade in Ngong Hills, Kenya
• Materials: Genuine-leather / glass beads.  We recommend this item to not get wet
• 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: 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. 
• Vegan
• Every product supports meaningful, full-time employment in Kenya!

• Handmade in Ngong Hills, Kenya
• Materials: Glass beads / Nylon cord
• 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. 
• Vegan
• Every product supports meaningful, full-time employment in Kenya!

We are firm believers in more is more & with our handcrafted pouches, you can never have enough of them! Our small pouch is perfect for keeping a compact assortment of your essentials. Each pouch can serve a different purpose. Headphones & charger in one place  - Check! Heading out after work? Pack your lipstick, keys & credit card and you are on your way!

The inspiration of our Kuba bag collection is to take a historical print & give it new life through the beautiful people working at Ubuntu Life. Kuba cloth is a unique textile from the Democratic Republic of the Congo known for its elaborate & complex design. We are proud to showcase this historical pattern using a modern approach while each step is done by hand.

• 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 
• Dimensions: 9” L x 4” W

• Please note - Each Kuba Cloth pattern varies in each product due to the handmade nature - they are uniquely different JUST LIKE YOU!

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.

• Handmade in Ngong Hills, Kenya
• Materials: Genuine-leather / glass beads.  We recommend this item to not get wet
• 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: Genuine-leather / glass beads.  We recommend this item to not get wet
• 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!

A colorful 7 pack elastic single-strand bracelet pack. Each pack is handmade of stackable simple bracelets that are fun and minimalist. Wear the pack together on your wrist as a statement or share the pack with your friends! 

• Packaging: Our latest collection, which consists of 3 bundles of 7 single-strand bracelets, is packaged around a Hyacinth paper card. Each Hyacinth plant is about 16cm in size; it takes roughly ten hyacinth plants to make a single sheet of paper. By purchasing our latest collection, you are actively supporting the environmental restoration. Learn more about this handmade Hyacinth paper card.
  

• Handmade in Ngong Hills, Kenya
• Materials: Genuine-leather / glass beads.  We recommend this item to not get wet
• 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: 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. 
• Vegan
• Every product supports meaningful, full-time employment in Kenya!

• Handmade in Maasai Mara, Kenya
• Materials: Genuine-leather / glass beads.  We recommend this item to not get wet
• Size: New adjustable closure!  Easy sliding knot closure can open from 6cm-10cm for a more comfortable fit
• One size fits all
• Every product supports meaningful, full-time employment in Kenya!

• Handmade in Ngong Hills, Kenya
• Materials: Genuine-leather / glass beads.  We recommend this item to not get wet
• 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: Genuine-leather / glass beads.  We recommend this item to not get wet
• 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!

Say hello to your new everyday bag! The Go-To tote is perfect for heading out to work or for a weekend stroll to the farmer's market. The leather straps fit comfortably over your shoulder, making it easy to transition from Summer to Fall. You will make your entrance into any room with our bold, hand screen printed Zebra print. 

• 100% Natural cotton canvas
• Hand screen printed Zebra 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 
• Please note - Each Zebra pattern varies in each product due to the handmade nature - they are uniquely different JUST LIKE YOU!
• 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.

The inspiration of our Kuba Cloth Afridrille is to take a historical print & give it new life through the beautiful people working at Ubuntu Life. Kuba Cloth is a unique textile from the Democratic Republic of the Congo known for its elaborate & complex design. We are proud to showcase this historical pattern using a modern approach while each step is done by hand. 

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