Abraham Konga is one of the leading artisans in Kigali, he uses recycled materials to create unique pieces of jewelry, from melted brass to cow horn and wood, his pieces are beautiful and eco friendly!

RWANDA CLOTHING was established in February 2012 in Kigali by Joselyne Umutoniwase, who is the creative mind behind the brand and one of the best new talents in creating fashion in Rwanda. Joselyne was born in Rwanda and has developed her famous designs over the last decade, now employing over 50 full time tailors! The philosophy behind Joselyne’s brand is simply to set the highest standards of customer care and customer satisfaction in Rwandan fashion.

Moshions bridges the past with the future to unleash the creative potential of the present. Established in 2015 by Moses Turahirwa, Moshions reimagines the eclectic visual heritage of Africa. Through innovative and artful elevation, we design contemporary luxury apparel and accessories for a global audience. Inspired by and dedicated to local craftsmanship and artisanry, we collaborate with local and continental suppliers to empower a new generation of creatives. Moshions champions premium quality, 100% Made in Africa fashion.

Nyamirambo Women’s Center (NWC), a Rwandan NGO, was launched at the end of 2007 by 18 Rwandese women living in Nyamirambo, Kigali. Together they created a project which aimed to address gender-based violence, gender inequality and discrimination. Today, NWC’s mission is to provide education and vocational training to women who do not have the means to pay for such training on their own, so that they can gain better opportunities for employment. In 2013 NWC launched the product line “Umutima,” which means “heart” in Kinyarwanda. With this project, NWC trains and employs women from the community to create a large variety of women’s accessories, children’s clothing, and home decor products. At the moment there are over 50 women employed by Umutima as seamstresses. Umutima and NWC have grown into a unique, self-sustaining model where the profits earned through Umutima are used to fund NWC initiatives, in addition to providing benefits and a fair wage to the seamstresses.

Haute Baso is an ethical fashion brand for the modern individual looking for thoughtful, simple and functional designs. We are centered around the belief that “two heads are better than one” using fashion as vehicle for positive change towards the empowerment of women and youth who are integral to our value chain while contributing to preservation of culture in Rwanda. We draw inspiration from our vibrant culture to collaborate and merge traditional methods with new techniques to create pieces that are timeless. This philosophy exemplifies the modern African fashion industry’s outlook on combining sustainability, technology, modern design and African craftsmanship to produce beautifully made, ready to wear fashion & accessories.