New Arrivals

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 farmers 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 Kuba print. 

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
• 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 Kuba Cloth 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.

Our iconic LOVE bracelet gets a brand new iteration for Fall. Taking its cue from the Maasai Mara, this season's collection draws its inspiration and color palette from the lush savannah of the game reserve. Lovingly handmade with delicate Japanese beads by our collective of Maasai Maker Mums, the Fall LOVE bracelet perfectly reflects the change of season on your wrist.

• 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 red bead bracelet supports meaningful, full-time employment in Kenya!

We round out our metal collection with a go-to earring that you can wear every day. Our Chunky Huggie earring is an instant classic, the perfect addition to your daily look. The earring is hand-cast from 100% recycled brass and clear-coated for longevity.

• Handmade in Kenya
• Simple and elegant earring
  
• These earrings make a great gift for Birthdays, Mother's Day, Christmas, Hanukkah, Anniversary. 
  
• 100% recycled brass
• Sold as set 
  
• Care: To keep your earring 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.
• Every product supports meaningful, full-time employment in Kenya!

Introducing the newest addition to our footwear line, the Lamu Mule! Handmade from high-quality locally sourced leather & the same comfortable jute soles as our classic Afridrilles, these leather mules will have you ready to hit the streets in style.

We have named our new Lamu Mule after Lamu Island - part of an archipelago just off the east coast of Kenya. This idyllic roadless island, full of narrow cobblestone alleyways and footpaths, old forts, and elegant rooftop cafes, inspired us to create this effortless shoe. Not only is it one of our favorite places to relax, it is also the perfect place to stroll and explore in a pair of our new Lamu Mules.

• Handmade in Maai Mahiu, Kenya
• Materials: Genuine Kenyan leather in a soft nubuck finish, traditional jute soles with vulcanized rubber for durability
• These leather mules are rich and versatile.
• Hand beaded signature tab made by our Maasai Maker Mums
• Every product supports meaningful, full-time employment in Kenya!
• Sizing: We recommend sizing 1/2 size up as they run narrow. Not available in wide sizes. The material will stretch & mold to your foot over time. 

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

To learn about how to care for your Suede Lamu Mules - Here 

Interested in the story behind the Mules? Read more 

Our iconic LOVE bracelet gets a brand new iteration for Fall. Taking its cue from the Maasai Mara, this season's collection draws its inspiration and color palette from the lush savannah of the game reserve. Lovingly handmade with delicate Japanese beads by our collective of Maasai Maker Mums, the Fall LOVE bracelet perfectly reflects the change of season on your wrist.

• 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
• One size fits all
• Vegan
• Every product supports meaningful, full-time employment in Kenya!

Going out of town for the weekend? Our new beach bag is just what you need for a fun-filled trip! Roomy & easy weekender or for those who need a bit more room during the workweek. 

This bag is the quintessential multi-purpose bag. Throw your towel, SPF, portable speaker & hit the road. The detachable Kisumu pouch allows you to access your essentials easily and if you need to head to dinner right after, it turns into a wristlet carrying your wallet, keys & phone. We love its functionality and bright & playful design.

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

The Knobbed Brass Earring is here. Designed in tandem and as a counterpart to the Knobbed Metal Cuff, you can wear them alone or match them with your cuff. Either way, they are showstoppers. The Knobbed Brass Earring is hand-cast from 100% recycled brass and clear-coated for longevity.

• Handmade in Kenya
• Simple and elegant earring
  
• These earrings make a great gift for Birthdays, Mother's Day, Christmas, Hanukkah, Anniversary. 
  
• 100% recycled brass
• Sold as set 
  
• Care: To keep your earring 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.
• Every product supports meaningful, full-time employment in Kenya!
• Purchase the matching bracelet here! 

Our iconic LOVE bracelet gets a brand new iteration for Fall. Taking its cue from the Maasai Mara, this season's collection draws its inspiration and color palette from the lush savannah of the game reserve. Lovingly handmade with delicate Japanese beads by our collective of Maasai Maker Mums, the Fall LOVE bracelet perfectly reflects the change of season on your wrist.

• 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 red bead bracelet 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!

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, Happy Holidays!

• 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!

The beaded single-strand, our best-selling, most stackable bracelet yet, has a brand new iteration for Fall. This season's collection draws its inspiration and color palette from the lush savannah of the Maasai Mara game reserve. Lovingly handmade with delicate Japanese beads by our collective of Maasai Maker Mums, the Fall single-strands usher in the new season in style.

• Handmade in Ngong Hills, Kenya
• Materials: Glass beads / Nylon cord
• Size: 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.

The beaded single-strand, our best-selling, most stackable bracelet yet, has a brand new iteration for Fall. This season's collection draws its inspiration and color palette from the lush savannah of the Maasai Mara game reserve. Lovingly handmade with delicate Japanese beads by our collective of Maasai Maker Mums, the Fall single-strands usher in the new season in style.

• Handmade in Ngong Hills, Kenya
• Materials: Glass beads / Nylon cord
• Size: 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!

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!

Due to popular demand, this item is on PREORDER and will ship 10/30. 

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.
  

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 Zebra 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.

Purchase the party pack and save 10% off the original price!

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. 

• 100% Natural cotton canvas
• Hand screen printed Zebra 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 Zebra 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.

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