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Isabel Agol

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naRoho Company Limited

Accessories, Bags, Handbags

Agol is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of naRoho company limited. Established in 2016, naRoho is a women-led, accessible, and competitive manufacturer, that creates quality authentic leather accessories that inspire confidence in their clientele. naRoho intentionally provides a platform for young women and youth from under privileged backgrounds to gain economic and social empowerment through training in leather craft and other professional aspects like customer care among other courses, to establish a sustainable and ethical brand that is innovative, while remaining affordable.  naRoho aims to create freedom for young women and youth so that they can develop themselves and their families. Isabel Agol holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial and Fine Art from Makerere University and an MBA in International Business from Donau University - Krems, in Austria. Although she does not have any formal training in fashion her passion for the arts and african crafts fueled her passion to venture into leather craft where she taught herself leather accessories design. NaRoho has so far trained more than 35 youth in Kampala in the art of leather craft and is looking to grow that number in the coming years and establish itself as a leather training and manufacturing hub in the East and Central African Region.

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The Pearl of Africa

Category: Accessories

Competitions: Africa

Sir Winston Churchill, in his 1908 book My African Journey, famously described Uganda as The Pearl of Africa. He wrote "For magnificence, for variety of form and colour, for the profusion of brilliant life - birds, insects, reptiles, beasts, for vast scale, Uganda is truly The Pearl of Africa" Inspired by Churchill's vivid portrayal, I aimed to create an item that embodies Uganda’s breath taking beauty and diversity. Inspired by the timeless beauty of Uganda, much of which remains unchanged since Churchill’s time, I chose to design a bag that represents Uganda with the shape of a pearl. I envisioned the pearl constructed with intertwining strands of leather, symbolizing the intricate and interconnected elements that make Uganda truly magical. The design process involved selecting both single and multi-coloured leather strands to capture the rich variety of Uganda's landscapes, wildlife, and cultural heritage. High-quality leather in metallic tones will be used for this pc, ensuring the final product reflects the elegance and resilience of Uganda. This item is a celebration of Uganda’s extraordinary natural beauty, Diversity and cultural richness, symbolised by the pearl shape and the intricate leatherwork, reflecting the essence of what makes Uganda a true gem in Africa

In association with Arts Thread

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.