Nairobi designer champions handloom weaving to keep heritage alive
Hillary Mukabwa, founder of Mukabwa Studio in Nairobi, creates clothing and accessories using hand looms and cotton fabrics, deliberately rejecting mass production. His work aims to revive a traditional craft that is being overshadowed by modernisation and fast fashion. The video feature highlights his efforts to reconnect with cultural practices through slow, artisanal design.
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