THE LIGHT YOU CARRY-WILL BE RETURNED

Category: Apparel

The Light You Carry is a two piece design that explores the intersection of cultural heritage and sustainable fashion. The top combines cotton denim and leather, featuring Maasai beadwork at the middle part of the bodice. Drawing from the traditional cotton farming practices of the Akamba and the symbolic artistry of Maasai bead culture, the top reflects a thoughtful integration of material and meaning. The leather skirt incorporates glass bead crystals, and up-cycled hardware adornments that honor the Agikuyu traditions of blacksmithing. Through its cultural storytelling and low-impact material use, the design presents a modern, wearable expression of environmental responsibility and ancestral legacy—bridging sustainable innovation with East African identity.

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