Handmade in Africa
AYAM Africa is a socially conscious jewelry brand, creating striking ‘Tribal Chic’ jewelry designs which combines the beauty of traditional African adornment with a modern edge.
We use a variety of raw materials - recycled glass & metals, re-purposed cow horn and bone, antique trade beads, wax cast brass and indigenous seeds. All materials are sourced from across Africa at a fair price, thereby helping to strengthen the local economy and empower bead makers and merchants.
Our designs are handmade in a unique collaboration with local artisan families in Nairobi, Kenya. Every purchase directly helps to develop a sustainable and reliable source of income for the families involved in our project.
Little by little, a little becomes a lot!
Now more than ever, we are totally committed to supporting our Artisan Families through these daunting times. The work we provide them is their main source of income and now being on hold, many have returned to their villages just to be able to eat and escape the urban sprawl of Nairobi.
We are all are seeing great need around us, and you are likely supporting many critical efforts. Yet, if you have the means, we kindly ask you to consider donating as little as $5 to our Artisan Fund, it will help them more than you can imagine.
'Akufaaye kwa dhiki ndiye rafiki' - Whoever reaches to you in times of trouble is your true friend
