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MMA Aso Oke Leather Crossbody
The MMA Bag by Modestmadeit is a beautifully handcrafted accessory that brings together premium Guinea leather and traditional Nigerian Aso Oke cotton fabric. This unique heritage bag is more than just an accessory, it is a story of craftsmanship, culture, and timeless design. The full-grain leather forms a robust foundation that develops a unique patina over time, becoming distinctly yours with every journey. The Aso Oke fabric, traditionally handwoven on narrow-strip looms in Nigeria, features intricate geometric patterns that often symbolise unity, loyalty, and wisdom. Together, these materials create a bag that honours artisanal heritage while delivering modern functionality. Available in medium and small sizes, the MMA Bag features detachable handles that allow it to transform between a crossbody bag and a handheld clutch. This versatile design makes it perfect for everyday use, cultural events, and special occasions. Ideal for fashion-forward individuals who appreciate authentic African craftsmanship, sustainable materials, and accessories with a meaningful story behind them.
£35.00Sold by Modestmadeit • Lagos
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Kunle Leather Tassel Loafers
Kunle Leather Tassel Loafers, handmade for men in premium tan top-grain leather. Refined, timeless, and effortlessly sophisticated: the Snugfeet 'KUNLE' Tassel Loafers for Men are handcrafted from premium top grain leather, designed for the modern man who values quality, comfort, and understated luxury. The rich tan leather upper is complemented by contrasting dark brown hand-finished edges, creating a distinctive two-tone detail that elevates the overall look. Finished with classic leather tassels, these loafers deliver a perfect balance between traditional craftsmanship and modern elegance. Whether paired with tailored trousers, chinos, or denim, these loafers add instant polish to any outfit.
£70.00Sold by SNUGFEET INTERNATIONAL • Lagos
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Beaded Flower Earrings, Kenyan Flag Colours, Handmade
Handmade beaded flower earrings from Kenya, worked in the black, red, green and white of the Kenyan flag with a faceted blue bead at the centre. Each flower is built by hand from small glass beads threaded into loops that spiral out from the middle, so the white arms cross over the red, green and black underneath and the shape holds without any metal frame behind it. Faceted silver tone beads sit around the outer edge and catch the light when you move. They hang from plain hook fittings. The four colours are the national flag. Black stands for the people, red for the blood shed in the fight for independence, green for the land, and white for peace and honesty. The store is called Mulembe beads, and mulembe is the Luhya word for peace, so the white beads and the maker's own greeting are saying the same thing. They are a statement pair, so they sit best against a plain top or a plain dress. Keep them dry, put them on after perfume or lotion, and store them flat so the beaded arms stay in line.
£6.00Sold by Mulembe beads • Kenya
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Leah Round Beaded Handbag, Gold Amber or Onyx Black
A round hand beaded bag with an arched beaded handle and a drawstring satin pouch inside, made in two colourways, gold amber and onyx black. The open beadwork is what sets this one apart from the rest of the range. The beads are threaded into a net rather than packed solid, so the lining shows through the gaps and the bag changes with the light. Gold amber glows warm and suits an evening. Onyx black is the one that disappears into a smart outfit and goes anywhere. There is no fabric shell under the beads on the body: the net is the bag, and the satin pouch inside pulls closed with a drawstring so a phone and keys sit safely behind the beadwork. Both photographs show the actual bags, one colourway each. Wipe with a dry cloth and store it out of direct sun so the beads keep their colour.
£50.00Sold by Mlumun • Lagos, Nigeria
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Handmade Leather Mules for Men - Brown Hair On Hide Backless Loafers
The Owen T mule is a backless leather slip on for men, handmade in Nigeria from hair on goat hide. The upper keeps the natural brown and white markings of the hide, so no two pairs carry the same pattern, and a single leather strap runs across the vamp with a small keeper. It is built on a closed round toe with an open back, which is the shape that makes a mule work: it goes on in one motion but still holds the foot properly, unlike a slide. The black sole has a low stacked edge, so it reads as a proper shoe rather than a house slipper. Wear them for the things a loafer is too formal for and a trainer is too casual for: dinner, a weekend, an evening at home that still has people in the room. They sit well with tailored trousers, dark denim, and with a kaftan or agbada. Available in men's EU 40 to 46, with UK, US and foot length equivalents in the size guide below. Mules are held across the strap rather than at the heel, so message us if you fall between two sizes. Because the upper is a natural hair on hide, the brown and white markings, the direction of the hair and the depth of colour differ from pair to pair and from the photographs. That is the material, not a fault. Care: brush gently along the direction of the hair with a soft brush, spot clean with a barely damp cloth and let dry away from heat. Do not soak or machine wash. Store in the box away from direct sunlight.
£81.52Sold by Owen. T • Enugu/Nigeria
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Cara Blue Fringe Tassel Handbag, Beaded Handle
A royal blue evening bag covered in long silky tassels, with a circular handle beaded in matching blue crystals and a satin lining gathered at the top. The whole point of this one is movement. The tassels are cut long enough to swing when you walk, which is why it reads as a column rather than as a box. If the rest of your outfit is plain, this is the Mlumun bag that does the work. The handle is a single closed ring, threaded bead by bead rather than glued, and the body is built on a firm base so the tassels hang straight instead of bunching. Both photographs show the same bag, from the front and from the side. Keep the tassels out of the rain and comb them straight with your fingers if they twist. Store it upright.
£32.00Sold by Mlumun • Lagos, Nigeria
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African Beaded Maasai Sandals
Handmade African beaded sandals crafted from genuine leather and finished with colourful beadwork for a bold, artisan look. These Maasai-inspired sandals are designed for comfort, everyday wear and standout styling, with secure lace-up support and a lightweight feel. A versatile choice for shoppers searching for handmade leather sandals, African-inspired footwear and unique statement shoes.
£45.00£50.00Sold by GLOBAL HANDMADE • Kenya
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Te Fiti Heart Necklace and Earring Set
Te Fiti's Heart is a handmade necklace and earring set crafted to bring a bold, one-of-one statement to your look. Designed for shoppers searching for unique handmade jewelry, this set blends artisanal detail, distinctive character, and everyday wearability. With its expressive design and thoughtful finish, it is an ideal gift or personal piece for anyone who loves original fashion jewelry with a story.
£20.00Sold by Alienesque Co • Nigeria
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Agbada Beads Set for Men
Complete your traditional Nigerian look with this handmade Agbada beads set, crafted for the modern African man. The set features three long beaded necklaces and three matching bracelets, made from premium Brazilian coral, natural stone beads, sparkling crystal beads and polished gold ball beads. Perfect for weddings, naming ceremonies, festivals and special occasions, this elegant accessory set adds authentic African style and cultural heritage to your agbada, kaftan or senator outfit. Each piece is carefully handcrafted by skilled artisans, making it a meaningful gift and a timeless addition to any wardrobe.
£60.00Sold by Lolari Glamour • Abuja
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Navy Blue Maasai Beaded Necklace, Bracelets & Earrings Set
A five piece Maasai beaded set in navy blue. One multi strand collar necklace, three matching bracelets and a pair of drop earrings, strung by hand in Kiambu. Includes one multi strand collar necklace, three matching bracelets and one pair of drop earrings. Navy is the one you can wear to work. The rest of this range is built to be seen from across a room, which is exactly right for a wedding and exactly wrong for a Tuesday. Navy does the opposite. It reads as jewellery rather than as an occasion, so it sits with a suit, a plain shirt or a dark dress without announcing itself before you do. It is also the easiest piece in the range to wear if you are new to beadwork. Navy sits close enough to black that the shape and the scale register before the colour does, so a collar this size stops feeling like a leap and starts feeling like a good necklace. The necklace is worked in multiple beaded strands and fastens at the back with a clasp and a short extender chain, so you can set it high on the collarbone or let it drop. The bracelets and earrings carry the same beadwork in the same order, which is what makes five separate pieces read as one set rather than five things that happen to match. Wear the necklace with a single bracelet for everyday, or all five pieces when you want the full effect. Strung and bound by hand in Kiambu. Every strand is counted out bead by bead rather than measured, so the beadwork shifts a little from set to set and from the photographs. Care: keep away from perfume, lotion and water, all of which dull the beads and weaken the cord. Store the necklace flat or hanging rather than folded into a box so the strands do not tangle, and wipe with a dry soft cloth after wearing.
£40.00£45.00Sold by GLOBAL HANDMADE • Kenya
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Yellow Maasai Beaded Necklace, Bracelets & Earrings Set
A five piece Maasai beaded set in bright yellow, with red sawtooth points and bands of white, turquoise and orange. Necklace, three bracelets and earrings. Includes one three strand collar necklace, three matching bracelets and one pair of drop earrings. Yellow is the colour the human eye finds first. That is not a marketing line, it is the reason safety equipment everywhere is that shade. Worn at this scale it means you are what people see when they walk into a room, and what stands out in the group photograph afterwards. So this is a celebration piece rather than an everyday one. A wedding, a graduation, a naming ceremony, Easter, a launch, anywhere being noticed is the point rather than the risk. If you want beadwork that goes quietly about its business, look at the black or the navy sets instead. The points are worked in red against the yellow, with bands of white, turquoise and orange inside them and black separating each one. Red on yellow is the highest contrast pairing in the whole range, which is why this set still holds its shape at a distance where softer colours blur into one another. Wear it over white, cream, black or denim. Yellow needs space around it, so keep everything else plain and let the set do the work. The necklace is worked in three beaded strands and fastens at the back with a gold tone clasp and a short extender chain, so you can set it high on the collarbone or let it drop. The bracelets and earrings carry the same beads in the same colour order, which is what makes five separate pieces read as one set. Wear the necklace with a single bracelet for everyday, or all five pieces when you want the full effect. Strung and bound by hand in Kiambu, so the spacing of the points and the colour bands varies slightly from set to set and from the photographs. Care: keep away from perfume, lotion and water, all of which dull the beads and weaken the cord. Bright yellow shows marks more readily than a dark ground, so put the set on last and take it off first. Store the necklace flat or hanging rather than folded into a box, and wipe with a dry soft cloth after wearing.
£40.00£45.00Sold by GLOBAL HANDMADE • Kenya
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Sushi Pearl Beaded Barrel Bag, Ivory, Handmade Purse
A hand beaded barrel bag in ivory pearl finish beads with clear faceted beads worked through it, carried by a beaded top handle in the same rows. The short, rounded barrel shape is where the name comes from, and it is what makes the bag read as a considered piece rather than another beaded clutch. It suits a wedding, a party or a dinner where a soft neutral works harder than a colour. Ivory sits with cream, champagne, gold and every shade of white, so it goes with the outfit you already own rather than one you have to buy for it. The beads are strung by hand in rows over a firm barrel body, so the bag holds its shape rather than slumping when you set it down, and the handle is beaded to match rather than added in cord or chain. The clear faceted beads are spaced through the pearl ones, which is what gives the surface its flicker under light. A small brass tone plate on the front carries the maker's name, Ciperles Handmade. Hold it by the body rather than the handle when it is full. Keep it in a dust bag, away from perfume and hairspray, and wipe it with a dry soft cloth.
£25.00Sold by Ciperles Handmade • Ghana
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Adire Dangling Earrings
Elevate your everyday look with our handcrafted statement earrings, designed for women who love art, culture, elegance, and originality. Each piece is carefully made with attention to detail, blending creativity with timeless African-inspired beauty. From bold artistic designs to minimalist luxury styles, our earrings are lightweight, stylish, unique, and perfect for every occasion. Whether you’re dressing up for an event, creating content, gifting a loved one, or adding personality to your daily outfit, these earrings are made to stand out beautifully without compromising comfort. Why you’ll love them: • Handmade with premium finishing • Unique artistic and African-inspired designs • Lightweight and comfortable for long wear • Perfect for casual, classy, and occasion styling • Beautiful gift option for fashion lovers Style meets art in every piece. Limited pieces available.
£5.90£6.50Sold by FOSAC ENTERPRISE • Osun
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Art Print Canvas Tote Bag Set
A 3-pack of canvas tote bags built around a minimalist art print design, finished with sturdy black webbing handles. Designed for everyday carrying, shopping, books, and work essentials rather than as a display piece. This is the minimalist print version from Macaw House, available in 12x14, 14x16, and 16x18 inch sizes at £45 for the 3-pack.
£45.00Sold by Macaw House • Lagos
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Xena Spiked Beaded Handbag, Ruby Red or Jet Black
A curved top handle bag covered in pointed beads set so the points face outward, giving it a spiked surface, in ruby red or jet black. Most beaded bags are smooth. This one is deliberately not. The points catch the light in hard flashes rather than a soft shimmer, and they give the bag an edge that suits a darker outfit. Ruby red is the louder of the two and photographs almost like cut glass. Jet black keeps the texture but loses the colour, so it reads as structure rather than as a statement. The first photograph shows the red bag held in the hand, which is the honest way to judge the size, and the second shows both colourways side by side. The handle is a closed arch, beaded on both faces. Wipe with a dry cloth. The points can catch on loose knits, so keep it away from fine wool.
£60.00Sold by Mlumun • Lagos, Nigeria
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Handmade Maasai Leather Sandals
These Maasai sandals are handmade from genuine leather and detailed with colourful beads for an authentic African-inspired finish. Designed as comfortable, everyday statement footwear, this pair blends artisan craftsmanship with easy wearability. Perfect for shoppers looking for handmade leather sandals, African beaded sandals and unique fashion-forward footwear with cultural character.
£45.00£50.00Sold by GLOBAL HANDMADE • Kenya
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Dunni Navy Driving Loafers
Dunni Navy Driving Loafers, handmade for men in premium navy genuine leather. Step out in style with these premium navy blue leather loafers, designed for comfort, durability, and timeless elegance. Crafted from high-quality genuine leather, these men’s slip-on loafers feature a smooth finish with detailed contrast stitching that adds a refined touch to the classic design. These handmade leather loafers are built for everyday versatility. The easy slip-on design makes them practical for daily wear, while the soft inner lining and flexible sole provide long-lasting comfort. Perfect for work, travel, weekends, or smart casual occasions, these men’s leather driving shoes pair effortlessly with jeans, chinos, or tailored trousers. Designed for modern style and practicality, these luxury leather loafers combine minimalist design with premium craftsmanship, making them an excellent addition to any wardrobe.
£70.00Sold by SNUGFEET INTERNATIONAL • Lagos
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Black Multicolour Beaded Necklace, Bracelet and Earrings
A three piece beaded set in black, banded with red, orange, green, blue and white: a multi strand collar necklace, a matching bracelet and a pair of drop earrings. Black does something the brighter sets do not. It reads as jewellery rather than as costume, which means this one earns its place on an ordinary Tuesday as well as at a wedding. Wear all three pieces together when you want the full effect, or wear the bracelet and earrings on their own with a plain shirt and nobody would call it a lot. The colour sits in blocks against the black rather than running the whole way round, so the set has somewhere for the eye to land. The necklace fastens at the back with a gold tone clasp and a short extender chain, so you can set it higher on the collarbone or let it drop. The bracelet is built the same way, several bead wrapped strands bound into shared gold tone caps, and the earrings carry the same beads in the same colour order. Every strand is strung by hand, so the spacing of the colour bands varies slightly from set to set. Care: take the set off before perfume, lotion or water, all of which dull the beads and weaken the cord. Lay the necklace flat or hang it rather than folding it into a box, so the strands do not tangle. A dry soft cloth is all it needs.
£45.00£50.00Sold by GLOBAL HANDMADE • Kenya
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Black and Gold Beaded Necklace, Bracelet and Earring Set
A three piece beaded set in black and gold: a multi strand collar necklace with a coiled beaded flower at the centre front, a matching bracelet and drop earrings. Gold against black is the oldest formal pairing there is and this set uses it without apology. The gold runs in bands along the strands and gathers into the flower at the throat, so the piece has a focal point rather than being decorated evenly the whole way round. This is a formal set rather than an everyday one. It belongs with a plain dark dress, a white shirt, or traditional dress cut in a single deep colour, and it is built for the occasions where photographs get taken. If you want the same construction in something you could wear on an ordinary day, the black and multicolour set in this shop is the easier one to reach for. The necklace fastens at the back with a gold tone clasp and a short extender chain. The bracelet is built the same way, several bead wrapped strands bound into shared gold tone caps, and the earrings repeat the same black and gold banding. Every strand is wrapped and bound by hand, so the width of the gold bands varies slightly from set to set. The flower at the centre is coiled by hand and is never twice the same. Care: keep away from perfume, lotion and water. Store the necklace flat or hanging so the strands hold their shape, and keep the centre flower from being crushed under other pieces in a jewellery box. Wipe with a dry soft cloth.
£45.00£50.00Sold by GLOBAL HANDMADE • Kenya
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Women's Ankara Print Handbag
This women’s Ankara handbag is thoughtfully handmade with vibrant African print fabric that brings together culture, confidence, and everyday style. Designed for women who love bold, elegant accessories, this bag adds character and sophistication to any outfit. Strong finishing, quality craftsmanship, and eye-catching Ankara patterns make it both stylish and practical. Whether you are going to work, attending an event, or heading out casually, this handmade African print bag offers the right balance of beauty, durability, and function. Spacious enough for daily essentials and crafted to stand out, it is also a lovely gift for anyone who appreciates unique handmade fashion accessories. Why you’ll love it: * Handmade with authentic Ankara fabric * Durable and neatly finished * Stylish and practical for everyday use * Ideal for work, outings, events, and gifts Carry culture, style, and confidence wherever you go with this elegant Ankara handbag from Sokofa.
£83.00£92.00Sold by SWCU GLOBAL • Lagos
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Abstract Face Canvas Tote Bags
A 3-pack of canvas tote bags featuring an original abstract face art design, built for daily use rather than display. Each bag is made from durable canvas with sturdy black webbing handles, sized for books, shopping, gym kit, or work essentials. This is the abstract face art version from Macaw House, available in 12x14, 14x16, and 16x18 inch sizes at £45 for the 3-pack.
£45.00Sold by Macaw House • Lagos
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Custom Branded Souvenir Bags
Custom Branded Souvenir Bags for weddings, birthdays and corporate events. Customized souvenir bags that speak class, beauty, and excellence Perfect for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, corporate events, and special ceremonies. Each bag is thoughtfully designed to reflect your event theme, making your occasion unforgettable and your brand memorable. We don’t just create souvenir bags… we create lasting impressions. Available in custom designs, branding, colors, and event themes.
£10.00£12.00Sold by SWCU GLOBAL • Lagos
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Handwoven Sisal Kiondo Tote Bag, Leather Handles, 32cm
A handwoven sisal basket tote from Kenya, banded in rust, tan and dark brown, with two natural leather shoulder straps and a flat oval base. The straps are cut long enough to sit on the shoulder, which is what separates this from the short handled market baskets most people picture. It carries hands free, over a coat, and the body stays soft rather than rigid, so it packs down around whatever you put in it: a towel and a book for the beach, or the week's shopping. Size 32cm wide by 32cm high, which is 12 by 12 inches. The measurement excludes the handles. Materials and construction Handwoven sisal with genuine leather handles. The sisal thread is dyed before weaving rather than painted on afterwards, so the colour bands run true through the fibre and will not rub off at the corners. The body is twined by hand over a vertical warp, one row at a time, and the base is worked as a flat oval so the bag stands up when you set it down. The interior is lined and fastens with a zip. Care Do not soak the bag in water. Wipe clean with a dry or slightly damp cloth. Store in a cool, dry place when not in use. Shipping Orders are sent by DHL Express or UPS, with a tracking number once your parcel is dispatched. Bags are flattened to fit the courier flyer, which keeps the shipping cost down and does the bag no harm, as sisal is resilient and regains its shape once unpacked. Custom orders The maker welcomes custom orders. If you would like a different size, colour or design, send a message through Sokofa and they will help.
£55.00Sold by KIKWETU MAASAI STORES • Kenya
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Upcycled Denim Tote Bag, Ankara and Cowrie, Handmade
A one of a kind tote handmade in Kenya from upcycled denim, given a second life with vibrant Ankara print panels, a row of natural cowrie shells and soft brown animal hide (rua) detailing. Metal eyelets and a gathered denim ruffle finish the front, and the twin denim straps sit comfortably on the shoulder. Because it is built from a single reclaimed garment, only one exists, so no two buyers will ever carry the same bag. Roomy enough for daily essentials, a book, a purse and a phone. Wipe clean with a damp cloth and avoid soaking so the shells and hide stay intact.
£20.00Sold by Nimmosita • Kenya
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Royal Blue Maasai Beaded Necklace, Bracelets & Earrings Set
A five piece Maasai beaded set in royal blue, with orange sawtooth points and bands of red, turquoise and yellow. Necklace, three bracelets and earrings. Includes one three strand collar necklace, three matching bracelets and one pair of drop earrings. This set does something none of the others can. Royal blue is deep enough and saturated enough to hold its own against a print. Every other piece in this range wants a plain ground under it, because a pattern underneath turns the beadwork into noise. This one sits over Ankara, adire or a bold wrapper and still reads clearly. For anyone whose wardrobe is mostly print rather than mostly plain, which is most people who buy African fashion, that is the whole argument. The points are worked in orange against the blue, with bands of red, turquoise and yellow inside them and dark navy separating each one. Orange against royal blue is the hardest working pair in the range. They sit at opposite ends of the colour wheel, so each one makes the other look stronger than it would alone. It carries a wedding, church, a birthday, a shoot or an ordinary Saturday. Blue is the one colour almost nobody looks wrong in, which also makes it the safest of the bright sets to buy for someone else. The necklace is worked in three beaded strands and fastens at the back with a gold tone clasp and a short extender chain, so you can set it high on the collarbone or let it drop. The bracelets and earrings carry the same beads in the same colour order, which is what makes five separate pieces read as one set. Wear the necklace with a single bracelet for everyday, or all five pieces when you want the full effect. Strung and bound by hand in Kiambu, so the spacing of the points and the colour bands varies slightly from set to set and from the photographs. Care: keep away from perfume, lotion and water, all of which dull the beads and weaken the cord. Store the necklace flat or hanging rather than folded into a box so the strands do not tangle, and wipe with a dry soft cloth after wearing.
£40.00£45.00Sold by GLOBAL HANDMADE • Kenya
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Women's Beaded Maasai Sandals
African Beaded Sandals are handmade leather shoes finished with colourful beadwork and designed for a comfortable women's fit. The multicoloured strap and artisanal construction give the pair a distinctive statement look that works for casual wear, travel and gift shopping. This listing is a strong match for shoppers searching for handmade African sandals, beaded leather shoes and Maasai-inspired women's footwear with personality.
£45.00£50.00Sold by GLOBAL HANDMADE • Kenya
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Maasai Beaded Brass Cuff and Ring Set, White and Gold
A two piece set in white and gold beadwork: a brass cuff carrying a large round beaded disc, and a matching adjustable ring with a smaller disc in the same pattern. The disc on the cuff is beaded in concentric rings of white and metallic gold seed beads, worked outward from a single centre bead, with a beaded edge running right around the rim. The ring repeats the pattern at a fraction of the size, which is the harder of the two to make: the same rings have to fall into a disc that sits on a finger. Both pieces are built on brass. The cuff is an open band that slips over the wrist rather than fastening, and the ring band is open at the back so it adjusts to the finger. White and gold is the version of this beadwork that goes with everything. It sits as easily against a white shirt and jeans as it does against a wedding outfit, which is not true of the brighter colourways. Each disc is beaded by hand, so the spacing of the gold rings varies slightly between sets. Care: keep away from perfume, lotion and water. Brass darkens naturally with wear, and a soft dry cloth brings the shine back.
£38.00Sold by NICKÉ JEWELRY • Kenya
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Cowrie Shell T Strap Sandals, Yellow, Green and Black
Handmade black leather T strap sandals, beaded in yellow, green, white and black, with cream cowrie shells set along the toe post and across the instep. The beadwork is worked in tight arcs that follow the shape of the strap, with cowrie shells running up the toe post and a second group set across the front of the foot. The footbed is stitched right around its edge rather than glued, which is what holds a flat sandal like this together through a summer. They fasten with long flat ties at the ankle, so you can leave them loose or lace them snug for walking. Flat and open, they suit hot weather, a holiday, or a long dress where you want the detail at the foot rather than at the heel. Cowrie shells were used as currency across much of Africa, including the East African coast, so on a Kenyan made sandal they are shells from home waters rather than a borrowed motif. Each pair is beaded by hand, so bead placement and the exact position of the shells vary slightly from pair to pair. Care: keep them dry, wipe the leather with a soft cloth, and store them flat so the beadwork is not crushed.
£40.00£45.00Sold by GLOBAL HANDMADE • Kenya
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White Beaded Necklace, Bracelet and Earring Set, Handmade
A three piece beaded set on white: a multi strand collar necklace banded in orange, blue, red, green and black, with a matching bracelet and a pair of drop earrings. White does the opposite of what black does. Instead of holding the colour back it throws it forward, so the bands read as bright blocks rather than as accents. That is why this is the set to reach for when the rest of the outfit is already plain. Over white linen, a black dress, denim, or traditional dress cut in a single colour, it becomes the thing people look at. It is bright without being heavy, which makes it easier to wear in daylight than most statement jewellery. The necklace is worked in several bead wrapped strands, banded with colour across the front and fastened at the back with a gold tone clasp and a short extender chain so the drop can be adjusted. The bracelet carries the same beads in the same order, which is what makes the three pieces read as one set. One honest note: white shows what black hides. Foundation, perfume and hand cream all mark pale beadwork, so this set rewards being put on last and taken off first. Every strand is strung by hand, so the spacing of the colour bands varies slightly from set to set. Care: keep away from perfume, lotion, make up and water. Lay the necklace flat or hang it rather than folding it into a box so the strands do not tangle, and wipe it with a dry soft cloth after wearing.
£45.00£50.00Sold by GLOBAL HANDMADE • Kenya
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Custom Jute Souvenir Gift Bags
Custom Jute Souvenir Gift Bags, handcrafted eco-friendly totes for events and branding. Our handcrafted jute souvenir bags are eco friendly, durable and can be customised for corporate and special events. Available in different sizes and colours
£2.50Sold by Dammyglory Crafts • Lagos State
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Handmade Green Leather Sneakers for Men - Cyrene Low Top Trainers
The Cyrene is a low top leather sneaker for men in deep forest green and cream, handmade in Nigeria by Owen T. The upper is cut from smooth leather in contrast panels, laced with flat cotton laces, and carries the Owen T roundel on the side quarter. It sits on a chunky white rubber cupsole with a soft mint tint running through the midsole, so the shoe reads clean and modern from across a room and shows its handwork up close. Green and cream is easier to wear than all white and less severe than all black, which makes this a rare thing: one sneaker that works with tailored trousers on a Friday and with jeans on a Saturday. Available in men's EU 40 to 46, with UK, US and foot length equivalents in the size guide below. If you fall between two sizes, message us before ordering and we will advise. Wear it with cropped chinos, dark denim, a linen suit or under a kaftan. The green does the work, so keep the rest of the outfit quiet. Every pair is cut, stitched and finished by hand in Nigeria, so small variations in grain, colour depth and stitch line are normal and are the mark of a handmade shoe rather than a fault. Care: wipe with a soft dry cloth after wear, treat with a neutral leather conditioner every few weeks, keep away from direct heat, and store with shoe trees or stuffed with paper so the shape holds.
£108.70Sold by Owen. T • Enugu/Nigeria
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Red and Black Beaded Necklace, Bracelet and Earring Set
A three piece beaded set in red and black: a multi strand collar necklace with a beaded flower at the centre front, a matching bracelet and drop earrings. The necklace is built from several bead wrapped strands gathered into gold tone caps and fastened at the back with a clasp and a short extender chain, so you can set it higher on the collarbone or let it drop. At the centre front sits a five petal beaded flower worked in red and black, which is what makes this read as a designed piece rather than a plain collar. The bracelet is built the same way, several bead wrapped strands bound into shared gold tone caps with a hook fastening, and the earrings carry the same red and black banding, so the three pieces read as one thought rather than three accessories that happen to match. Red is the loudest thing you can put against plain black, white or cream, and this set is meant to be the one strong idea in an outfit rather than one of five small ones. It suits a wedding, a naming ceremony, church, or a shoot. If you would rather the jewellery sat back a little, the black and multicolour set in this shop does the same job more quietly. Every strand is strung by hand, so bead placement and the exact fall of the strands vary a little from set to set. Care: keep away from perfume, lotion and water, which dull the beads and weaken the cord. Store the necklace flat or hanging rather than folded into a box so the strands do not tangle. Wipe with a dry soft cloth.
£45.00£50.00Sold by GLOBAL HANDMADE • Kenya
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Minimalist Art Print Tote Bags
A 3-pack canvas tote bag set with a minimalist line-art design and black webbing handles, made for daily errands, books, and shopping. Unisex fit, sized for everyday carrying rather than as a statement art piece. This is the unisex minimalist line-art version from Macaw House, available in 12x14, 14x16, and 16x18 inch sizes at £45 for the 3-pack.
£45.00Sold by Macaw House • Lagos
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Luxury Auto Gele, Stoned African Headpiece
Our luxury auto gele for women is designed for elegance, comfort, and effortless style. Each piece is carefully hand-finished and embellished with premium stones, creating a rich and sophisticated African headpiece that instantly elevates your outfit. This stoned auto gele is lightweight, easy to wear, and beautifully structured to maintain its royal shape throughout the day. It is ideal for weddings, Aso Ebi, parties, celebrations, and other special occasions where you want a bold and graceful look without the stress of long tying time. Perfect for brides, wedding guests, and fashion-forward women, this handmade auto gele combines beauty, convenience, and confidence in one piece. Luxury you can wear, confidence you can feel.
£50.00£55.00Sold by SWCU GLOBAL • Lagos
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Orange Maasai Beaded Necklace, Bracelets & Earrings Set
A five piece Maasai beaded set on bright orange, blocked with turquoise, blue, red, green and white against black. Necklace, three bracelets and earrings. Includes one multi strand collar necklace, three matching bracelets and one pair of drop earrings. Orange is the only warm ground in this range. Everything else is built on black, white, navy or green, and those are all colours that sit back. Orange comes forward. It reads as sunlight rather than as formalwear, and it lifts a face instead of framing it. The colour is blocked here rather than banded. Squares of turquoise, royal blue, red, green and white are stacked across the strands and separated by black, so the pattern reads as a chequer laid over the orange rather than as stripes running round it. The blocks stagger slightly from strand to strand, which is what stops a piece this bright from looking printed. It does its best work on plain and warm: cream, tan, brown, white, denim, or a wrapper cut in a single colour. Against hard black it fights rather than sits, so if black is most of your wardrobe the navy set is the better buy. The necklace is worked in multiple beaded strands and fastens at the back with a gold tone clasp and a short extender chain, so you can set it high on the collarbone or let it drop. The bracelets and earrings carry the same blocks in the same order, which is what makes five separate pieces read as one set. Wear the necklace with a single bracelet for everyday, or all five pieces when you want the full effect. Strung and bound by hand in Kiambu. Each block is counted out bead by bead, so no two sets line up identically and none of them match the photographs exactly. Care: keep away from perfume, lotion and water, all of which dull the beads and weaken the cord. Store the necklace flat or hanging rather than folded into a box so the strands do not tangle, and wipe with a dry soft cloth after wearing.
£40.00£45.00Sold by GLOBAL HANDMADE • Kenya
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Crochet Rose Handbag, Handmade in Pink, Ash, Brown or Red
A hand crocheted top handle bag with a large rose worked across the front, made in polyester yarn and finished with a metal chain strap. Choose pink, ash, brown or red. The rose is not a trim sewn on afterwards. It is crocheted in the same yarn as the bag and grows straight out of the front panel, which is why it keeps its shape instead of flattening in a wardrobe. It is the reason to buy this one rather than a plain crochet bag. Carry it short by the crochet handles, or let it hang on the chain. Polyester yarn holds its colour better than cotton in strong sun and does not go limp in the rain, which matters on a bag with a shaped flower on the front. Care: spot clean only, reshape the rose by hand while it is damp, and dry it flat away from direct heat.
£30.00Sold by Rachella'scrochets • Nigeria
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Buchi Leather Penny Loafers
Buchi Leather Penny Loafers, handmade for men in premium top-grain pebble leather. Timeless, versatile, and expertly crafted: the Snugfeet Classic Penny Loafers for Men are designed for effortless sophistication. Handcrafted from premium top-grain leather with a refined pebble grain texture, these loafers offer the perfect balance of durability, comfort, and classic style. The rich pebble leather finish enhances the character of the shoe. Featuring the iconic penny strap across the vamp, this classic design delivers a polished appearance suitable for both professional and casual settings. Built with comfort in mind, the soft leather upper gradually moulds to your feet, while the slip-on construction ensures convenience and ease throughout your day. Whether worn to the office, formal events, or styled casually, these loafers are a dependable wardrobe essential for the modern gentleman.
£70.00Sold by SNUGFEET INTERNATIONAL • Lagos
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Swahili Butterfly Beaded Leather Sandals, Handmade
Flat leather sandals from Nairobi with a beaded butterfly worked across the toe strap in copper, white and multicoloured glass beads. The butterfly is the reason to buy these. It is built up bead by bead and sewn onto the strap, not printed and not glued on, so the wings catch the light as you walk and no two pairs are spaced quite the same. The body is worked in rows of copper toned beads and the wings in mixed colours, and the whole piece sits proud of the leather. Underneath it is a plain, well made sandal. A stitched leather footbed with a tooled border, a toe post and a slim strap across the instep, and a leather sole. Nothing on the foot but leather and beads. The photographs show the brown colourway. Black is also available from the colour options. Choose your usual UK size. Wipe the leather with a dry cloth and keep the beadwork out of water.
£46.85Sold by Alpha Threads Fashions • NAIROBI
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Adufe Beaded Floral Handbag, Emerald or Multi Green
A hand beaded top handle bag in emerald green, built bead by bead over a curved frame and finished with a moulded flower ornament in white and yellow at the handle. It comes in two colourways and they are genuinely different bags. Multi Green is the busier one, faceted green beads scattered with yellow and orange petal beads and real cowrie shells, so it carries a whole outfit on its own. Solid Emerald Green is the quieter one, a single depth of faceted emerald beads with the MLUMUN nameplate on the front, and it is the one to choose if you want the bag to read as jewellery rather than as the statement. Both photographs show the actual bags, one colourway each. Every bead is threaded by hand onto the frame, so the surface is not perfectly uniform and no two bags come out identical. Wipe with a dry cloth. Store it out of direct sun so the beads keep their colour, and lift it by the body rather than by the flower.
£68.00Sold by Mlumun • Lagos, Nigeria
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Maasai Beaded Leather Sandals
These handmade Maasai beaded sandals combine genuine leather, colourful beadwork and a short gladiator-inspired shape for standout everyday wear. Designed for women who want comfortable African-inspired footwear with personality, this pair works well for casual outfits, travel and statement styling. The artisan finish, multicoloured details and lightweight build make them a strong choice for shoppers searching for handmade leather sandals, beaded women’s sandals and African fashion footwear.
£45.00£50.00Sold by GLOBAL HANDMADE • Kenya
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Brass Multi Wire Stacked Cuff Bracelet with Ring
A wide brass cuff built from dozens of fine wires looped onto a single frame, so it wears like a stack of thin bangles but slides on as one piece. A real stack of that many bangles slips, rattles and takes a minute to get on, and this gives you the same armful of gold colour without the noise. A matching domed brass ring comes with it. The wires are drawn, shaped and joined by hand in East Africa, so the spacing varies very slightly along the cuff and no two are identical. The back is open, so you can ease it a little wider or narrower to sit where you want on the wrist. Keep it dry, and bring the shine back with a soft cloth.
£40.00Sold by NICKÉ JEWELRY • Kenya
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All Black Beaded Necklace, Bracelets & Earrings Set
A five piece beaded set in solid black with gold tone fittings. No banding, no pattern, just the beadwork and the weight. Necklace, three bracelets and earrings. Includes one multi strand collar necklace, three matching bracelets and one pair of drop earrings. Every other set in this range is built on colour. This one is not. There is no banding and no pattern anywhere on it, and that changes what it actually is. Not African beadwork that happens to be black, but a piece of black jewellery that happens to be beaded. That is a practical difference rather than a poetic one. Colour decides where a piece can go. This has none, so it goes anywhere: a funeral, a board meeting, an evening event, or an ordinary day when you want the scale without the statement. It is the only set here you could wear five days running without anyone clocking it as the same necklace. With the colour taken away, the work shows in two other places. The beadwork has a texture that catches light in a way flat black never does, and the collar has real scale to it. The gold tone caps and clasp are the only break in the black, and they are what stop it reading as plain rather than deliberate. The necklace is worked in multiple beaded strands and fastens at the back with a gold tone clasp and a short extender chain, so you can set it high on the collarbone or let it drop. The bracelets and earrings repeat the same beadwork, which is what makes five separate pieces read as one set. Wear the necklace with a single bracelet for everyday, or all five pieces when you want the full effect. Strung and bound by hand in Kiambu. Every strand is worked bead by bead, so the strands are never quite identical in thickness and no set matches the photographs exactly. Care: keep away from perfume, lotion and water, all of which dull the beads and weaken the cord. Store the necklace flat or hanging rather than folded into a box so the strands do not tangle, and wipe with a dry soft cloth after wearing.
£40.00£45.00Sold by GLOBAL HANDMADE • Kenya
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Men's Black Leather Slides, Woven Embossed Strap, Handmade
Men's black leather slides with one wide strap embossed in a woven basket pattern and finished with a small black buckle, handmade in Lagos, Nigeria. Everything is black, the strap, the buckle, the footbed and the sole, so there is nothing shiny to date them and they sit as easily with dark trousers as with native wear. The embossed weave gives a plain slide some texture without adding any colour. Available in sizes 40 to 44. If you prefer something softer and more casual, the same maker's brown crossover strap slides are the other way to go.
£22.00£23.00Sold by Mary_N Footies • Lagos
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Sisal Kiondo Tote Bag, Cream and Natural, Leather Straps
A handwoven sisal tote in two bands of cream and natural, with long tan leather shoulder straps, a printed cotton lining and a wooden button fastening. It is a real market basket rather than a basket shaped handbag, so it holds a laptop, a towel or a shop without losing its shape, and the straps are long enough to sit on the shoulder over a coat. The sisal is stiff enough to stand up on its own when you put it down, which is the difference between this and a soft straw bag. The lining is the part worth knowing about. Each bag is lined in printed cotton and the maker uses what she has, so no two linings are the same. The bag in the first photograph is lined with several different prints pieced together, navy with pink, gold and white figures. The bag in the second photograph has a single brown and gold print. Yours will be lined in a print of its own. The body is twined by hand from natural sisal fibre. The leather straps are riveted through the weave with copper rivets rather than stitched to a fabric tab, which is the join that usually fails on a basket bag. A wooden button on a leather cord fastens the top. It measures about 32cm wide and 32cm tall, excluding the handles. Bags are flattened for shipping to keep the parcel small. This does no harm, as sisal springs back into shape once it is unpacked. Do not soak the bag. Wipe it with a dry or barely damp cloth and store it somewhere dry.
£55.00Sold by KIKWETU MAASAI STORES • Kenya
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Half Flower Beaded Drop Earrings, Kenya Flag Colours
Beaded drop earrings built as a half flower: four padded petals in black, red, green and white around a coiled gold tone centre, edged bead by bead in gold and hung from a gold tone hook. Of the beadwork in this shop, this is the pair that says Kenya at a glance. The four petal colours are the four colours of the Kenyan flag and they are laid out plainly, so the piece is read across a room rather than explained up close. If you want that, this is the pair. If you would rather the colours were there without announcing themselves, the Infinity knot pair from the same maker sets the same colours into a knot that reads as a graphic shape first. Each petal is worked over a form so it sits domed rather than flat, with a raised line of gold beads down the spine and a picot edge of single gold beads all the way round. That edge is the slow part, added one bead at a time after the petal is finished. The beads are the small glass seed beads sold across Kenya as Maasai beads, which is the maker's own term for them. The flower pattern is the maker's own, not a traditional motif. Keep them dry, take them off before swimming, and store them flat so the petals keep their shape.
£6.00Sold by Mulembe beads • Kenya
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Coffee Brown Button and Gold Hoop Earrings, Handmade
A handmade drop earring built from coffee brown buttons and a large gold tone hoop, with a second smaller button hanging inside the ring. If you want the scale of a statement hoop without a bright colour, this is the pair to reach for. Brown reads as a neutral against tan, cream, denim and black, where this maker's fuchsia rose pair and orange amber pair are deliberately loud. Pick those when you want the colour to do the talking, and this one when you want the shape to. Construction: a four hole button sits at the ear as the stud, a jump ring carries the gold tone hoop, and a second button, brown with a pale rim, hangs inside the hoop so it swings clear of the ring. About 7cm long from the top of the stud. Care: put them on after perfume and hairspray, keep them dry, and store them flat on the card they arrive on.
£5.00Sold by LEŌN & CISCA • Ibadan
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Joana Beaded Evening Bag - Handmade Top Handle Purse
A small black beaded top handle bag, built bead by bead until glossy petals, faceted chips and round beads cover the whole surface. It suits the evening where the outfit is plain and the bag is meant to be the thing people notice, so weddings, birthdays and dinners rather than every day. The handle is a short beaded loop carried in the hand or over the wrist, and a single beaded flower is worked into the point where the handle meets the body. It is made in seven colours, black, blue, brown, red, pink, gold and green, so choose your colour before adding it to the basket. The photographs show the black one. The maker gives the size as medium, 20cm by 7cm. Every bead is threaded by hand, so the packing of the beads and the lie of the petals differ a little from bag to bag. Keep it away from rough fabric and jewellery that can catch the beads, and support it from underneath when it is full.
£47.00Sold by Prechgold_crafts • Nigeria
Buying guide
A short guide to African accessories
Accessories are the easiest way to bring African craftsmanship into an everyday wardrobe. Waist beads carry centuries of meaning in West African culture, worn for celebration, body awareness, or simply because they are beautiful. Handmade jewellery ranges from recycled-brass statement pieces to delicate Maasai beadwork, while leather bags and Ankara-lined totes pair traditional materials with modern shapes.
When choosing handmade jewellery or beadwork, small variations are part of the point: no two strands of hand-fired glass beads are identical, and brass pieces develop a warm patina with wear. Product photos show a representative piece, and the maker's notes flag anything that varies.
Everything in this category ships worldwide from verified artisans, and because accessories travel light, they are some of the most popular gifts on Sokofa.
Common questions
About buying fashion accessories on Sokofa
Where can I buy African jewellery and accessories online?
Sokofa (sokofa.com) is an online marketplace for handmade African accessories: waist beads, recycled-brass jewellery, Maasai beadwork, leather bags and Ankara-lined totes, sold directly by verified African artisans. Every maker is vetted before their first listing goes live, items ship worldwide with secure checkout, and if an item arrives damaged, wrong, or not as described, contact support within 48 hours of delivery to arrange a return or refund.
What do waist beads mean, and how do I wear them?
Waist beads are a West African tradition worn around the waist or hips, historically for femininity, celebration and body awareness, today also simply as jewellery. Most are strung to order: measure where you want them to sit and choose that length, worn under or over clothing as you prefer.
What materials are used in African handmade jewellery?
Common materials include recycled brass, hand-fired glass beads, cowrie shells, leather, and semi-precious stones. Each product page lists the exact materials, and because pieces are handmade, small variations from the photo are normal.
Are these accessories good gifts?
They are among the most-gifted items on Sokofa: lightweight to ship, one-size-friendly, and each comes with the story of the artisan who made it. The Gifts Under £50 collection is a good place to start.
How do I look after brass and beaded jewellery?
Keep brass dry and polish it occasionally with a soft cloth, as a deepening patina is natural and many wearers love it. Store beadwork flat or hanging to protect the thread, and keep both away from perfume and salt water.