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Bags, Boots, Belts

In 2020, my dad and I started our own workshop, focusing on shoe repairs and school shoes. Due to COVID, we temporarily halted operations. With my father's 25+ years of experience in the industry, we decided to pivot towards making bags and boots, utilizing the tools and skills we already possessed. This marked the inception of Kisero as a brand. For the past four years, we have been crafting bags, shoes, boots, and other leather accessories, leveraging my dad's expertise and craftsmanship. Our creations are driven by a profound appreciation for leather as a material and the products that stem from our craftsmanship. One of our notable successes has been our feature in WAUZINE magazine's issue 5 and our selection by the British Council Fashion Incubator (Creative DNA). Additionally, we have had the privilege to produce private labels for both local and international brands over the years.

KIRATU

Category: Footwear

Competitions: Africa

rafted entirely from leather, from sole to upper, the boot is a project aimed at challenging all odds, particularly in the Kenyan industry where the footwear sector is plagued by a lack of proper skills, tools, and resources to produce sustainable leather products.

Working with our partners at Arts Thread to develop lifelong learning and career opportunities for students of fashion and design. Our partnership provides the opportunity to compete on a world stage, participate in industry led workshops, set up an outstanding portfolio and gain access to the resources that will kickstart careers in fashion and design.