Gifts from Africa

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Annabelle ThomAnnabelle Thom has combined her bush-loving romanticism and entrepreneurship to create unusual African-chic accessories.

An encounter with Kenya in her mid-twenties took Annabelle from selling fashion in London to living in the wilds of Kenya.

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leakey-collection-overviewThe Leakey Collection was founded in 2002 by Katy and Philip Leakey.

Philip Leakey is the third and youngest son of paleo-anthropologists Drs. Louis and Mary Leakey. He was a Member of Parliament in Kenya...

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linda-cammLinda has spent most of her life in Kenya and developed her business by training her craftsman to a very high standard of leather work which had not previously existed, as well as teaching the beaders to make unique and highly sought-after designs.

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miti-mayoStarted by Peter Kennedy, who was born and brought up in Kenya, Miti Mayo uses raw materials all sourced locally, made by 12 artisans and womens groups in the Nanuyki area of Kenya, under the supervision of Peter Kennedy and Gillie Horsley.

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terry-bears

Handknitted in any colour by Terry Stobbs and five Kenya Mamas she has taught to knit, these soft, cuddley, delightful and colourful bears are made from washable Kenya wool and stuffing with safety back eyes.

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