Beadwork for the Maasai comes as a natural talent passed down from many generations. Kipawa is the Swahili word meaning a gift from the heart; a talent that is nurtured with passion. And that is what these women do.
They have come together to share their gift for beadwork with the world by combining traditional Maasai beads and beading techniques with modern day jewelry designs. Now the Kipawa brand employs over a dozen Maasai women.
By purchasing a unique handmade piece, you are giving back just as much as you are getting. All money earned from sales are directly filtered back to the Maasai community, alleviating children’s school fees, contributing towards teacher training, and allowing those that could not afford to attend school otherwise the opportunity to do so.