Shuhuda: June Wangome of Snug Rug.
In the first Shuhuda article of 2021, meet June Wangome of Snug Rug as she tells us how she turned her passion into a business.
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Yarn For Menstrual Health- A Plea To Do More
#YarnForMenstrualHealth is an awareness campaign whose aim is to normalize conversation on menstrual health. Similarly, we are raising funds to equip girls in need with reusable sanitary kits. Each kit goes for $10 and consists of 4 reusable pads and washing soap to last every girl an entire year! What Is Menstrual Health? Menstrual hygiene …
5 Simple Ways You Can Use Crafting For Social Change
I don’t know about you but the first few times I encountered the word social change it sounded like such a big daunting word. Somehow untouchable and nothing little old me could do to be effective in that area. We accept change as being inevitable yet social change is something we take for granted or …
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Shuhuda: Haseeta of Amazing Knitting & Crochet Group.
Namaste!! My name is Haseeta, meaning “The happy one”. I’m a Kenyan-Indian, born and brought up in our beautiful country. I live in Nairobi with my husband and 2 sons. The rest of my family has moved to Canada. I’m a Montessori teacher by profession and that’s how my creative juices started flowing. Being creative …
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Shuhuda: Nancy And Susie Kinyanjui of Provisions Kenya
We are Nancy and Susie Kinyanjui of Provisions Kenya, a small business that offers artisan products sourced locally in Kenya. We work with a network of talented craftspeople, farmers and artisans all over the country. Most of our products are handmade using natural ingredients from the country. We love discovering new sources for healthy and …
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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
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 Of Nyuzzi
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. However, I do make other types of crochet dolls as well. Nyuzzi caters to children and the young at heart. The name Nyawira is from the Kikuyu …
Shuhuda: Joan Aoko of Byaoko
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. Pin It Now, Read It Later! Let’s Start From The …