All Lamu products are handmade with love by local artisans in different parts of Africa.
Lamu connects artisans and designers from different parts of Africa with the European market, using fair trade to create a positive and lasting impact on local communities.
With their artisans and throughout the supply chain, they want to foster long-term working relationships rooted in fair trade, circular economy, honesty and continuous improvement.
Their jewelry is handmade in Kenya from recycled brass, mainly from padlocks, doorknobs and hinges.
The brass is melted down in small batches making approximately ten units of each design at a time, which will then be turned by artisans in Kibera, Nairobi into unique and sustainable pieces.
Some of their pieces incorporate recycled glass made from glass bottles, cow horn or cow bone that comes strictly from the meat industry.
Lamu is a fashion brand that has adopted an innovative and sustainable approach in their jewelry creation.
They use sustainable and recycled materials for the production of their jewelry and accessories. For example, they use recycled glass for the manufacture of some of their jewelry. This glass is carefully inspected, cut, polished and fused with brass to create beautiful and durable pieces of jewelry.
In addition, Lamu also promotes the circular economy through the practice of upcycling. Some of her bags are made from recycled Kilim rugs or recycled leather jackets purchased at the Gikomba market, Kenya’s largest second-hand market.
Lamu works directly, without intermediaries, with the African artisans who make their jewelry and final accessories, which allows them to have greater control over the production process.
In addition, they promote the economic and social development of local African communities. By working directly with local artisans, Lamu contributes to job creation and the development of these communities.
Lamu uses cowhide leather in their belts and bags that is treated with vegetable dyeing processes. In some of their jewelry pieces they use cow horn from Ankole Longhorn cattle, a breed indigenous to the Rift Valley in East Africa, or cow bone.
All the beef products they use are locally sourced, a by-product of the Kenyan meat industry and are sustainably sourced.
Lamu designs jewelry and accessories that are made to last. In this sense, the brand strives to create unique pieces that are timeless and versatile that can be used on various occasions and will never go out of style.
In addition, Lamu uses high-quality materials for the production of its products, such as brass and recycled glass. These materials are durable and wear-resistant, ensuring that the jewelry and accessories can be used for many years.
Transparency is a core value for Lamu. The brand strives to ensure that consumers are aware of the materials used in its products, where they are produced and how they are produced.
To ensure this transparency, Lamu works directly with the artisans who make its final products, and shares information about their production sites and practices, allowing us to know the origin of the materials used in their products.
Conclusion
Looking for special, timeless and versatile jewelry ? Lamu is the right place! This brand designs jewelry and accessories handmade in Africa in an artisanal way.
