Artisan Story: Made with Care

Where laughter, community, and craftsmanship meet

In the heart of rural Machakos, where sun-drenched hills stretch toward endless skies, something truly special is woven into every thread of our bags. It’s not just sisal or cotton. It’s not just leather. It’s care. It’s connection. It’s community.

Meet Nziza—the radiant soul at the center of our artisan circle.
Her laughter, warm and effortless like the Kenyan breeze, is the unofficial soundtrack of our training sessions. Wherever she goes, joy follows. Her hands move with purpose, her stories flow freely, and her spirit lifts everyone around her. 

When Nziza weaves, she’s not just making a product, she's carrying forward a legacy. Her fingers know the rhythm passed down from her mother and her grandmother before her. The twists and turns of every fiber echo tales of resilience, heritage, and deep-rooted pride. 

In our community workshops, you’ll find more than work. You’ll find women gathered, sharing laughter, exchanging stories, and passing on skills. It’s a space of healing and harmony, where sisterhood is woven into every strand. The bags we create aren’t made in silence, they're made in joy, in conversation, in song. 

Each piece you hold is infused with this spirit. A little sunlight. A little laughter. A little history. A whole lot of love. 

Nziza reminds us that beauty doesn’t just come from technique, it comes from heart. Her artistry is a gentle rebellion against mass production. It’s a celebration of the human touch in a world that moves too fast. And every time you choose Shaba, you’re choosing to slow down, to connect, and to honor this story.

With every purchase, you help Nziza and women like her to dream bigger, earn dignified incomes, and pass on their craft to the next generation. You become part of a movement rooted in care; care for culture, care for people, and care for the planet. 

So here’s to Nziza.
To laughter shared over weaving.
To the stories in every stitch.
And to you for believing in the magic of handmade. 

Together, we’re not just making bags.
We’re weaving a future—made with care.