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WAWI is a fashion label that combines contemporary Ethiopian design with modern fashion. WAWI caters for mindful fashion buyers seeking a comfortable modern look with artistically expressed meaning. Co-founded by sister entrepreneurs who are passionate to amplify Ethiopian and African stories, the WAWI fashion platform works in close collaboration with African artists. WAWI seeks to transform contemporary art into a wearable fashion product.
Designed in Kenya and made from the finest Kenyan leather, the Sanga is a contemporary handbag for the style discerning individual. The Sanga is more than just a bag to pack daily work essentials - its a fashion statement in the workplace. Who says we cannot find a way to express your style at work?
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Length: 18 inches
Width: 5.5 inches
Height: 11 inches
Composition: 100% Cow Leather
Taero Bag is made from cow-hide leather and snake skin. It comes with a leather long strap, two inner pouch and a zipper pocket. Perfect for every working class lady.
Material used: Cow-hide and embossed snake skin
Height: 8.5 inches
Top width: 10 inches
Bottom width: 12 inches
Handle height: 4.5 inches
18” x 7” x 11” (inches); 0.92 kg.
Material: Cow hide leather.
Color: Grey.
6” x 1” x 9.5” (inches); 0.65 kg.
Material: Cow hide leather.
Color: Dark brown.
Absolutely dreamy and gorgeous, this delightful Wambui mini crossbody bag is the perfect accessory to give your closet a versatile upgrade. Practical and useful, this bag is sure to become your elegant everyday staple.
We consider our Nelima Saddle Bag a true heritage piece, a mix of kips leather and cowhide. Its style is timeless and has a deceptively large interior that can comfortably house all your essentials.
Material: Kips Leather and Cowhide
Colour: Chestnut
Dimensions: 11"W x 9.5"H x 2.5"D
Made In Kenya
Introducing The Khaya Waistbag. A unisex limited edition capsule. A modern take on the fannypack using strong and structured lines to showcase a reinterpretation of traditional African aesthetics.
Printed vegetable tanned leather comprising of three African inspired custom graphics of which two were created especially for us in collaboration with artist Brian Tompkins.
The Encounter:
Deriving inspiration from the geometric shapes handwoven on traditional Kuba cloth, then taking those shapes and creating ones with softer and more curved lines, Multidisciplinary Artist, Brian Tompkins created an amalgamation between the Kuba shapes and Bushmen drawings found in Southern Africa.
And out of this amalgamation ca
15” x 6” x 13” (Inches); 0.72kg.
Material: Cow hide leather.
Color: Tan brown.
Hand-made from 100% genuine leather. The Mwende backpack is ideal for that globe trotter rushing through various airports to catch their next flight and doesn't want to compromise on quality, style and convenience while at it. It is designed to make a statement about who you are on and off duty.
It's made from cow-hide leather. It has a long gold chain accessory. It exudes class, style and uniqueness. It has a zipper pocket and two pouch.
Material used: cow hide leather
Height: 7.5 inches
Top width: 11 inches
Bottom width: 12.5 inches
Strap accessory: 8 inches
Taking its creative inspiration from the lifestyle of the Afar people, the WAWI 2021 bag collection was developed in collaboration with two artists; Micheal Tsegaye and Isabel Tesfazghi. The Afar society represents a vivid example of the many African cultures passing through the turbulence of globalization while resiliently struggling to maintain their indigenous identities. Photographed by Micheal Tsegaye in 2019, the Afar man and women featured on the bags manifest originality and boldness embedded within the social fabric of the Afar society. Designed by Isabel Tesfazghi, the patterns accompanying the photograph stand for dynamic movements and spiritual connectivity.
Taking its creative inspiration from the lifestyle of the Afar people, the WAWI 2021 bag collection was developed in collaboration with two artists; Micheal Tsegaye and Isabel Tesfazghi. The Afar society represents a vivid example of the many African cultures passing through the turbulence of globalization while resiliently struggling to maintain their indigenous identities. Photographed by Micheal Tsegaye in 2019, the Afar man