A A K S Handcrafted, Ghana
Founded by Akosua Afriyie-Kumi, A A K S is a handbag brand that showcases the traditional weaving
techniques of Ghanaian women. Handcrafted in Ghana, A A K S bags have found a market across the
globe thanks to their bold colours and stylish shapes.
Milles Collines, Rwanda
Luxury label Mille Collines creates beautiful fashion, jewellery and accessories, all handmade in Kigali.
Founded in Rwanda by two Spanish designers, Marc Oliver and Inés Cuatrecasas, and currently owned
and run by the Kigali team that helped begin and build the brand, Mille Collines focuses on incorporating
local African influences into internationally sold women and menswear.
Sawa Shoes, Ethiopia
Founded by Algerian-born Mehdi Slimani, Sawa is a stylish sneaker brand based in Ethiopia. Officially
the first sneaker to be fully made in Africa, the brand feels strongly about adding value in Africa, by
starting and finishing production in Ethiopia, and sourcing materials locally.
Johanna Bramble Créations, Senegal
Senegal-based Johanna Bramble is a weaver and textile designer creating products for architects and designers around
the world. Bramble makes the most of the country’s expertise in weaving and textile design, and employs the unique
Senegalese weaving technique in all her products.
Sammy Ethiopia, Ethiopia
Sammy Ethiopia creates high-quality woven textiles that bridge the traditional and modern worlds with a
unique approach to Ethiopian designs and fabrics. Founded in 2008 by Sammy Abdella and Holly Hikido,
the company aims to showcase stylish products that are created with care in a manner that improves the
lives of the artisans they employ.