Shuhuda: Akoth Otieno
Meet Akoth Otieno of Olisa Kenya, a knitwear brand that caters for women who care about individuality and originality. #Shuhuda_OurStories #OlisaKenya #CrochetFashion #SustainableFashion #Sustainable
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Shuhuda: Lucy Wambui Kaigutha
My name is Lucy Wambui Kaigutha the Founder and CEO of Toto Care Box Africa Trust. This is an organization that aims to reduce maternal and newborn deaths through education and incentives. Toto Care Box on Instagram Toto Care Box on Facebook Toto Care Box on Twitter Have we met? I am a fun loving …
Shuhuda: Nyawira Mafabi
My name is Nyawira Mafabi. I am the founder of Nyuzzi, a brand that specializes in making crocheted Brown and Black dolls and keychains that celebrate our beautiful African skin. I do make other types of crochet dolls as well. Nyuzzi caters to children and the young at heart. Nyuzzi on Instagram Nyuzzi on Facebook …
Shuhuda: Joan Aoko
My name is Joan Aoko, a full time crochet designer. I’m the founder of Byaoko (pronounced as By Aoko) a crochet brand that designs swimwear and bridal dresses. In addition, I’m also the founder of House of Yarns which sells imported yarn and craft supplies. I spend most of my time crocheting and exploring yarns. …
How Do You Express Yourself Through Your Craft?
When LoveCrafts asked how I express myself through my craft, I really couldn’t wait to write a post about it. However, I am introverted & have always been timid when it comes to expressing myself. I over-analyzed, over-planned and engineered a nightmare. Cue in: procrastination. Let’s start from the beginning. My main form of crafting …
Shuhuda: Wangari Kamau
My name is Wangari Kamau, owner of Umba Creations, a socially conscious children’s brand which has a love for handmade goods, with a particular interest in creating crochet dolls and toys to help impart positive messages and values into the lives of children. Umba Creations on Instagram Umba Creations on Facebook Umba Creations on Etsy …
Shuhuda: Valentine Mghoi
My name is Valentine Mghoi and I am the founder of Mats by Vee. I work as a graphic designer during the day and in the evenings I work as a mat maker. My name Mghoi means pillar. When a hat is built, the center pillar that gives it support is what is called Mghoi. …
Shuhuda: Amagove Mugere
I am Lorraine Amagove Mugere. I am the owner of Amagove.mugere, a handmade knitwear brand, formerly known as obsiddian handmade. I decided to give my brand a more African name, my name, not only because I am the owner, but because it feels more African, more relatable. Amagove.mugere on Instagram Don’t ever underestimate yourself. I have …
Shuhuda: Our Stories.
What is the first thing that comes to mind when someone says Africa? Over the years, I’ve watched how Africa is portrayed to the world. It’s always on either of two extremes. Painted as a country (not even a continent) of constant hunger, civil war and corruption or a paradise where you can leave all …
August Chronicles: Karura Walk.
Welcome to The August Chronicles: Karura Walk! Walking is my chosen mode of exercise. If you’ve been following me on Instagram for a while, you know that I go for morning walks at Karura Forest every other weekend with a couple of friends. I took a break for a while due to the weather but …