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Is it Kwaheri for Mitumba in East Africa?
Posted on June 30, 2019December 5, 2019

Is it Kwaheri for Mitumba in East Africa?

Is this the boon the fabric industry has been waiting for? Should Kitenge tailors, designers and creatives rejoice? The second hand clothing business is a major employer in the informal sector of East Africa. Over 62% of middle and lower income urban Kenyans buy mitumba, this is according to an Ipsos survey conducted in 2013. … Continue reading Is it Kwaheri for Mitumba in East Africa?

How a Fundi Saved My Wedding
Posted on June 20, 2019October 9, 2019

How a Fundi Saved My Wedding

In July of 2017 I had my Kenyan traditional wedding. I planned it with help from a wedding planner, which made things a little easier. However, this is blog not about that. This is about the unsung heroes that are the neighborhood tailors, locally known as fundis! To catch you up, we had gotten all … Continue reading How a Fundi Saved My Wedding

Posted on March 1, 2019June 25, 2019

Wedding Under the Kenyan Sky

The Concept We’d always wanted a small and intimate ceremony, a modern affair with a hint of tradition. As big proponents of local business, we sought to utilize as much locally sourced goods and services as we possibly could. I wanted to use local designers, tailors, vendors and even local menu options – therefore there … Continue reading Wedding Under the Kenyan Sky

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    • Hemp In Kenya: Isn’t It About Time We Ditched Cotton?
    • Why The Kenyan Ban on Secondhand Clothing Failed
    • The Swahili Society USA Gala 2019| Fashion Show
    • Tailors In Kenya Might Be Making a Comeback, But How Can We Make Them The Mainstay?
    • Is it Kwaheri for Mitumba in East Africa?
    • Wedding Under the Kenyan Sky
    • How a Fundi Saved My Wedding
    • The Fabrics of East Africa
    • Looking East: 5 Reasons Why Vlisco Should Venture the East African Market
    • The Journey Begins
  • The Fashion Revolution Africa Has Been Waiting For.

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