Kenyan culture aesthetic

Kenyan fan waves her colours during day one of the London Sevens tournament. Sun, sand and sevens were the name of the game when the 82,000 capacity Twickenham Stadium opened its doors to the world’s finest rugby talent for the Emirates Airline London Sevens on Saturday, May 21.

Maasai Market, Nairobi, Kenya

The Maasai are a tribal group of Eastern Africa originating and currently living in Kenya and northern Tanzania. Primarily a cattle herding tribe, traditionally families lived in what is known as kraals (circular living quarters made of primarily acacia thorns to keep wild prey from attacking both members as well as prey). Each member of the family and larger tribe has a very distinct role to play with regards to daily life. In traditional / village settings, women concerned with the…

I think this is the very first picture of the traditional dress of Tharaka tribe on Flickr! Very few Tharaka still use them. Same for the wig she wears. The Tharaka live on the eastern side of Mount Kenya. About 10% of them live in towns, the rest in the villages of the area.Meaning "starving", the Tharaka belong to the Ameru ethnic group. They speak a Bantu-language, the Meru. They are farmers and shepherds: they grow cereal crops, cotton, and sun flowers and rear cows, goats and sheeps…

Inspiration is limitless, and we love chasing it wherever it leads us! 🌍✨ On a recent trip to Kenya, Namratha, our Creative & Marketing Head, had the chance to meet some of Kenya’s amazing artisans and witness the incredible craftsmanship they bring to life. We’re all about celebrating artisanal work from around the world and Africa has a rich history and culture that is expressed through many different forms of art. So, we had to share these beautiful finds with you. 1. Upcycled metal…

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The descendants of Mumbi and Gikuyu

Kenyans in black, red and green. Sun, sand and sevens were the name of the game when the 82,000 capacity Twickenham Stadium opened its doors to the world’s finest rugby talent for the Emirates Airline London Sevens on Saturday, May 21. The 2011 event was beach-themed .

What began as a simple appreciation of fabrics printed with vibrant geometries and hypnotic motifs has morphed into a stunning celebration of African culture. Thandiwe Muriu’s ongoing Camo series cloaks models in arresting garments that disguise them in textile surroundings, leaving just their hands and faces visible. “When I source fabrics, I look for somethingContinue reading "Celebrating Kenyan Culture, Bold Textile Patterns Disguise Subjects in Thandiwe Muriu’s Portraits"