LAUNCHING HANDS OF FASHION – A Brand by the Artisans of EFI

April 1, 2025
Hands of Fashion, Kenya

HANDS OF FASHION IS A NEW STORY ABOUT THE LUXURY OF TIME — LED AND CO-OWNED BY ITS GUARDIANS: THE ARTISANS.

Hands Of Fashion is the brand of the artisans in our network, a celebration of African craftsmanship and its place in global fashion. Rooted in sustainability, empowerment, and heritage, the brand brings together different lines of products, each crafted by skilled artisans within our social enterprise partners across Africa.

By bridging traditional techniques with contemporary design, Hands Of Fashion creates high-quality, ethically made pieces that empower artisan communities—especially women—while driving economic and social change.

The first capsule collection, 100% made in Kenya by the artisans of our social enterprise partner: TUJIKUZE, showcases the artistry and expertise of local artisans through thoughtfully designed accessories that honor craftsmanship and sustainability.

ABOUT THE COLLECTION

This collection embodies sustainability, circularity, and craftsmanship, celebrating locally sourced materials while supporting artisan communities and preserving traditional craftsmanship. Each piece, 100% handmade in Kenya is thoughtfully designed to merge tradition with contemporary style, creating timeless and meaningful accessories.

SANDALS

Crafted with vegetable-tanned leather soles and semi-vegetable full-grain leather uppers, our sandals ensure durability and comfort. Linings are made with white-blue tanning leather for a refined finish. The collection features:

FISHERMAN AND TOEPOST SANDALS – 100% Leather.
UPCYCLED TEXTILES SANDALS – Incorporating handwoven upcycled polycotton textiles from discarded uniforms.
MOONLIGHT BEADED SANDALS – Hand-beaded by Maasai artisans, blending cultural heritage with modern design.

BAGS

Designed with a commitment to sustainability, our bags highlight Kenya’s rich weaving traditions:

UPYA BAG: Leather and upcycled textile – Made with handwoven polycotton textiles and high-quality Gold Certified Leather.
KIDASI BASKETS – Crafted from hand woven banana fiber, complemented by Gold Certified Leather handles and details.

All leather used in this collection is sourced from a GOLD-certified tannery under the Leather Working Group, ensuring responsible and sustainable tanning practices.

The Hands Of Fashion first capsule collection has been produced in Kenya, by the Artisans of Tujikuze Ethical Fashion Initiative with the support of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS).

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