New Arrivals

• 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!

Hand-beaded by our empowered Maasai Maker Mums, our woven bracelets are just the thing your wrist was missing! Using positive word affirmations, we created a collection that inspires you to Believe in yourself & in the power of LOVE. Share them with friends & family as a reminder that we are all connected!

• 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!

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

Our two favorite woven bracelets are packed together! One for you & one for your loved one. Always staying connected no matter where you are. 

• 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!

*Bundle does not include ornament*

Ubuntu is an African philosophy that means 'I am, because we are." It describes the interconnectedness among all things. We all depend on every other being on this planet in ways large and small, and we feel those connections now more strongly than ever. To reach our full potential, both individually and as a society, we must help others reach theirs: I am because we are.

Our Save the Wino bags are back in stock!

Screen printed by hand in our Maker Mum studio, these wine bags arrived just in time for all the holiday cheer! Bring along a bottle for cozy holiday nights or a trip to your local wine shop. 

Grab them individually for bundled up the trio up! 

Details:

• Materials: 100% Cotton
• Lead-free water-based inks used for silk screen printing
• 14"H, 6"W, 6" straps

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
• Each bag comes with a free matching Kisumu pouch attached! This handy wristlet allows you to grab your essentials easily and detach when it's time to head to dinner without your full bag. (See images below)
• 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
• 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.

• 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!

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 brown 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 

(UBUNTU LIFE)^RED Face Masks were designed by a collection of artists within the themes of Ubuntu and United in LOVE. We want to convey that we are not divided by age, gender, sex, health status, or race. We are united in LOVE to help one another. 

Monica Obaga is an illustrator whose individual style was honed while growing up in Nairobi and living in Los Angeles. The result is a 2D, minimal, geometric and colorful approach. She focuses primarily on producing work for social good or pro-African media representation. Her clients include Instagram, IDEO and Penguin Randomhouse. Monica's work has been published by Taschen and Migrate (Loeries Awards Magazine).

20% from every purchase of an (UBUNTU LIFE)^RED Face Mask will go directly to the Global Fund, helping to provide life-saving services and mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on those living with HIV.

• Soft, breathable double-layered non-medical masks
• Designed to keep you comfortable 
• Elastic earloop closure offers ease of wear & comfort. Comfort is key & these are the most comfortable for all-day wear!
  
• 100% Polyester 
• Sublimation printed design by Monica Obaga
• One size fits most
• Our goals are to provide our global community with reliable and safe masks while keeping our Maker Mums employed and empowered.
• We recommend washing your mask before the first wear & after each time-worn in public. 
• Handmade by our Maker Mums in Maai Mahiu, Kenya
• The mask is not FDA-approved, not intended for medical use, and not proven to reduce the transmission of disease.
• The CDC recommends use of cotton or cloth face coverings in public to reduce community spread by asymptomatic persons
• This item is Final Sale

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.

(UBUNTU LIFE)^RED Face Masks were designed by a collection of artists within the themes of Ubuntu and United in LOVE. We want to convey that we are not divided by age, gender, sex, health status, or race. We are united in LOVE to help one another. 

WiseTwo is a Nairobi based street artist painting murals and canvases for multiple years now. His work has taken him all over the world, creating bridges and dialogues through his majestic art of Masks and spiritual like hieroglyphic patterns. He is also the pioneer of street art/graffiti in East and Central Africa.

20% from every purchase of an (UBUNTU LIFE)^RED Face Mask will go directly to the Global Fund, helping to provide life-saving services and mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on those living with HIV.

• Soft, breathable double-layered non-medical masks
• Designed to keep you comfortable 
• Elastic earloop closure offers ease of wear & comfort. Comfort is key & these are the most comfortable for all-day wear!
  
• 100% Polyester 
• Sublimation printed design by WiseTwo
• One size fits most
• Our goals are to provide our global community with reliable and safe masks while keeping our Maker Mums employed and empowered.
• We recommend washing your mask before the first wear & after each time-worn in public. 
• Handmade by our Maker Mums in Maai Mahiu, Kenya
• The mask is not FDA-approved, not intended for medical use, and not proven to reduce the transmission of disease.
• The CDC recommends use of cotton or cloth face coverings in public to reduce community spread by asymptomatic persons.
• This item is Final Sale

Our newest collection of bracelets will transport you & fill you with LOVE. Hand-beaded by our empowered Maasai Maker Mums, these bracelets provide sustainable employment.  Send one to your friends & family as a reminder that we are all connected! A guaranteed smile every time they look at their wrist.

• 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: 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: 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

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 brown 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 

• 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!

Share the LOVE & stay connected with our handmade LOVE bracelets. These are meant to be daily reminders to put your LOVE forward and be a bright light of LOVE for all to see. 

• 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!

 Send some LOVING positivity to your friends! Let us unite in LOVE and stay connected! Our LOVE bracelet is a great reminder to friends & family that you are thinking of them. 

• 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!