Sandstorm makes leather and canvas bags including totes, backpacks, laptop bags, briefcases and duffles, using pull-up leather, canvas, suede and sisal-woven materials. The company ships free within Kenya and offers a lifetime repair guarantee on its bags.
A Touch of Kenya sells leather handbags, wallets, laptop and travel bags, beaded and brass jewelry, and Maasai blankets made by Kenyan artisans, from its Gigiri Box Park location on United Nations Avenue and Limuru Road in Nairobi. A portion of sales supports schools, libraries and social programs in Kenya.
Adele Dejak sells luxury handmade African jewelry - necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings and hairpins - plus bags and shea butter, from a studio at 125 Mushroom Road off Kiambu Road and a Village Market shop in Nairobi. The brand has been featured in CNN, Cosmopolitan, Vogue and ELLE, and offers free DHL shipping worldwide on orders over USD 250.
Adelphi, founded in 1988 as Kenya's first locally made leather goods brand, sells luxury leather and canvas bags, wallets, belts and hats fashioned by hand from genuine Kenyan leather and hardware. The Nairobi-based company holds B Corp certification and offers free worldwide shipping on orders over USD 300.
Amani ya Juu, whose name means "Peace from Above" in Swahili, is a social enterprise on Ring Road Westlands Lane in Nairobi selling handcrafted bags, jewelry, apparel and kitchen items made with African materials by women from many African nations. The organization marks "30 Pop-Ups for 30 Years," indicating roughly three decades of operation, and also runs a Chattanooga, Tennessee location.
Anna Trzebinski sells artisanal accessories, apparel, kimonos, bags, jewellery, pashminas and colorful sisal baskets, branded as "Made in Kenya" and emphasizing handmade craftsmanship. The brand's copyright notice is dated 2024.
Eyane Africa, at Krishna Centre, Shop A6, Westlands, Nairobi, sells handmade clothes, leather bags and jewellery for women, described as proudly made in Kenya, with collections including Midnight Bloom and Grounded Ease. New arrivals are priced KSh5,500 to KSh9,800, and the shop is open Monday-Saturday 9am-7:30pm.
Ichyulu, established in 2016 in Nairobi, is a concept store selling curated clothing, jewelry, accessories, bags, shoes and homewares from more than 40 African fashion and design brands across Kenya, Ghana, Rwanda, South Africa and Tanzania. Its name derives from Kenya's Chyulu Hills, meaning "Spotted Hills."
Ikwetta sells handcrafted-in-Kenya shoes, sandals, bags, wallets, belts and pouches, plus a Nuru Collection of apparel made from breathable double cheesecloth fabric. Products are priced from $27.50 to $82.92, including the Trinity Bag at $77.84 and the Cairo Jumpsuit at $82.92.
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Katush, a modern lifestyle brand founded by Katungulu Mwendwa, sells clothing and homeware including the "Black Tu Kazini" shirt at $200 and an "Alama" collection with Alama Totems. It ships free worldwide and operates via katushnairobi.com and a stockists network.
Kioo Ngozi Leather, at Mithoo Business Center on Moi Avenue, sells belts, bags, shoes, wallets and signature leather watches made from full-grain pure leather and handmade in Kenya, delivering within 24-48 hours across Kenya. The brand has been featured on Citizen TV's Made in Kenya segment and Ramogi TV.
Kipepeo Collection, an independent female-owned online fashion label headquartered in Kenya, sells handmade tops, dresses, jewelry, basket and crochet bags and home decor made in small batches using linen, cotton and poplin. Named collections include Horizon, Harusi and Hand Embroidery.
Molivian Wear sells clothing, bags, shoes, fashion jewelry and personal care items including shampoos and soaps, under the tagline "Authentic Kenyan Made Fashion," with dresses priced between KSh4,200 and KSh6,300. It accepts card and M-Pesa payment and offers local deliveries.
Okapu sells kiondo baskets and woven bags handwoven by women, plus jewelry from upcycled materials, and teaches basket-weaving classes at the gardens of Provisions in Lower Kabete for Ksh2,200 per session. Classes also run in Kisumu, and products are priced Ksh960 to Ksh4,800.
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Sanaa Gallery, at Two Rivers Mall, Nairobi, and a second location in Accra, Ghana, sells African paintings in small to extra-large sizes plus tie-dye fabrics, stone and clay beads and hand-crafted woven bags. The Kenya branch is open daily 10am-7:30pm, and the gallery is founded by Kojo Choi with artists including Larry Otoo and Ablade Glover.
Ithira Kenya sells African-print clothing and accessories including dresses, kimonos, kangas, kikoys, kitenge and Maasai shukas, plus bags, laptop sleeves and bucket hats, priced KSh1,000 to KSh7,500 with free shipping over KSh1,500. Most items on the site are currently marked out of stock.
Zanta Adeyde, founded in 2015 by Anyango after she witnessed discarded horn, leather and bone waste while working in a Kenyan abattoir, sells gemstone jewellery made from Kenyan stones, reclaimed brass, and ethically sourced horn and bone, plus upcycled leather bags, from its flagship store at Village Market in Gigiri. The brand works with women and youth artisans from Kibera and has shown internationally in Milan, London and Paris.
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