Gifts from $50 - $100

Discover our handmade Afridrille collection. The Afridrille is an everyday shoe designed with adventure in mind. Sturdy & breathable, these shoes work well by the beach or strolling through the city. Our green espadrilles are beautifully crafted by our empowered Maker Mums from 100% East African cotton. 

• Handmade in Maai Mahiu, Kenya
• Materials: East-African cotton / genuine Kenyan leather, traditional jute soles with vulcanized rubber for durability
• Sizing: True to size. 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 green espadrilles - View Here

Discover our handmade Afridrille collection. The Afridrille is an everyday shoe designed with adventure in mind. Sturdy & breathable, these shoes work well by the beach or strolling through the city. Our white espadrilles are beautifully crafted by our empowered Maker Mums from 100% East African cotton. 

• 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 white espadrilles - View Here

Discover our handmade Afridrille collection. Our black espadrilles are an everyday shoe designed with adventure in mind. Sturdy & breathable, these shoes work well by the beach or strolling through the city. Each Afridrille is beautifully crafted by our empowered Maker Mums from 100% East African cotton. 

• 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 black espadrilles - View Here

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 

Treat your best friend with our soft leather collar - hand-beaded by Maasai tribal artisans. Dog park playtime or adventurous weekend hikes, our durable collars will keep your dog looking their best! 

• Handmade in Ngong Hills, 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!

Model Paco (Australian cattle dog mix) is wearing size Medium, model Captain Murphy (pug) is wearing size Medium, model Flynn (lab mix) is wearing size Large

• Bundle Includes: Three 5-row LOVE Leather bracelets
• 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!

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

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 

The latest addition to our jewelry metal collection, the Chunky Cuff Duo is born from our lifelong affinity for stacking and layering our bangles, bracelets, and cuffs. We set out to design the perfect addition to any collection — a cuff set that can be both bold and refined. The beauty is that these cuffs can be worn together or individually. You decide! They are incredibly versatile, making them a timeless and essential part of any jewelry collection.

• Handmade by artisans in Kenya
• Material: Hand cast recycled brass
• Clear coating finishing 
• Sizing: (S/M) - 45mm (h) x 55mm (w) with an  27mm  opening
• 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
• 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!

Model Freckles is wearing size Small

• Handmade in Ngong Hills, 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!

Model Freckles is wearing size Small

Just in time for summer, we took everything you love about our classic Afridrilles & Lamu Mules and blended them together to make a chic striped canvas mule! 

• Handmade in Maai Mahiu, Kenya.
• A great addition to your everyday footwear, this slip-on espadrille is constructed by hand. 
• Closed-toe and slip-on construction with elastic v-panel for easy on and off secure all-day comfort wear
  
• Hand-screen printed stripe pattern using lead-free water-based inks used for silk screen printing.
• Fashionable flat espadrilles mule shoe for Women & Men. 
• Slip-on design allows for easy on and off for convenient wear.
  
• Suitable for Both Outdoor and Indoor wear. 
• Easy to wear casually or dressed up for a night out. 
• 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 Mules 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

Discover our handmade Afridrille collection. Our espadrilles are an everyday shoe designed with adventure in mind. Sturdy & breathable, these shoes work well by the beach or strolling through the city. Each Afridrille is beautifully crafted by our empowered Maker Mums from 100% East African cotton. 

• 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 black espadrilles - View Here

Bundle & Save! Purchase this bundle and save $10 off the original price.

• Bundle Includes: Small Pouch and Large 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 

• Handmade in Ngong Hills, 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!

• 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: 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!

Model Paco is wearing size Medium

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

• Bundle Includes: Small Pouch and Large 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 

This double wrap necklace combines the best of our beaded bracelets with elements from our brass collection. Each brass cube is a hand-cast from 100% recycled brass and stamped by hand with LOVE.

"They are SO elegant," Creative Director Amal Wilemon says of our Pearl Collection of bracelets and necklaces. Adorable cube brass bead accents accentuate and compliment the stunning pearl beads. Perfect for the holidays (and beyond!), excellent for layering and wearing with almost everything, our Pearl Collection is the ideal holiday gift for yourself and others. Happy holidays!

Shopping for someone, but not sure what handmade product they'd love? Look no further than an Ubuntu Life gift card. Every purchase supports meaningful, sustainable jobs in Maai Mahiu, Kenya!

Gift cards are delivered by email and contain instructions to redeem them at checkout. Our gift cards also have no additional processing fees. 

With lots of LOVE & many thanks!

Just in time for summer, we took everything you love about our classic Afridrilles & Lamu Mules and blended them together to make a chic striped canvas mule! 

• Handmade in Maai Mahiu, Kenya.
• A great addition to your everyday footwear, this slip-on espadrille is constructed by hand. 
• Closed-toe and slip-on construction with elastic v-panel for easy on and off secure all-day comfort wear
  
• Hand-screen printed stripe pattern using lead-free water-based inks used for silk screen printing.
• Fashionable flat espadrilles mule shoe for Women & Men. 
• Slip-on design allows for easy on and off for convenient wear.
  
• Suitable for Both Outdoor and Indoor wear. 
• Easy to wear casually or dressed up for a night out. 
• 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 Mules 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

 Bundle & Save! Purchase this bundle and save $10 off the original price.

• Bundle Includes: Three LOVE Leather bracelets
• 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!

• Handmade in Ngong Hills, 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!