Ikwetta is a female owned brand of leather bags and footwear handcrafted by Kenyan artisans with a focus on sustainability. They believe in crafting pieces that are luxurious and timeless so they can be worn for years, even decades to come. To ensure this, they source only the finest materials from ethical factories. All products are 100% handmade, handcut and hand lasted.
Ikwetta’s philosophy is simple: make beautiful handmade products and provide employment while helping build the local community. All employees have access to healthcare and a retirement plan. Their skilled artisans make beautiful products to meet the needs of today’s consumers while using age-old techniques and inspiration from African culture that needs preserving. Its a happy marriage of tradition and today’s fashion.
( text from https://ikwetta.com )