Nakupenda

Nakupenda means "I love you" in Swahili.

Inspired by Zanzibar's colours, warmth and island rhythm, Nakupenda celebrates joyful African craftsmanship and the spirit of summer, travel and connection.

Thoughtful gifts for summer, travel & love

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Raffia Hats
Handwoven raffia hats crafted with traditional Zanzibar techniques. Each hat is a...

Raffia Hats
Cotton Kimonos
Each Nakupenda kimono is handmade in Zanzibar using one single traditional kanga...

Cotton Kimonos
Cotton Kikois
A soft, versatile cotton kikoi sourced through travel along the Swahili Coast....

Cotton Kikois

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Nakupenda means "I love you" in Swahili.

SHOP our collections

Raffia Hats

Raffia Hats

Cotton Kimonos

Cotton Kimonos

Cotton Kikois

Cotton Kikois

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