In a world dominated by mass production and fleeting trends, there's a timeless allure in reconnecting with our roots, drawing inspiration from the elegance of ancient civilizations. We want the echo of history to transpire through the designs and material choices of our new clothing and jewellery collection. At the heart of this revival lies a reverence for craftsmanship, a celebration of imperfection, and an homage to the beauty of long gone eras. The development of this new collection was a journey of the new intertwined with the old. Antique aesthetics of linen, raw and refined, blend with the modern sensibilities of developing our our own signature prints and printing on Belgian linen for the first time in Kenya. Upcycled cottons...
Typical to to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly Zaire, the Kuba cloth is defined by intricately handwoven palm leaf fibre resulting into an exclusively unique, high-end, yet very raw, organic product of the exquisite hand work of both men and women. While men weave the grass matt that is used as a 'canvas’, the women later embroider and transform it into various forms of textiles, including ceremonial skirts, ‘velvet’ tribute cloths, headdresses and basketry. The cloth is dyed prior to embroidering and each square takes about 2 to 3 hours to create. MOYO Kuba Cushions & 'Palm of Zaire' Coat There are two types of...
The Mahlia Mud Cloth Tunic & Black/Brown Pillows The MALI Mud Cloth or BOGOLAFINI (bogo - earth; lan - with; fini - cloth) is made in Mali of handsewn strokes of handwoven cotton and embodies the raw beauty of imperfection. Crafted with natural materials and dyes, its organic essence captures the authenticity of cultural traditions, each irregularity telling a story of human touch and connection to the earth. The raw piece of cloth is soaked in a bath made of stamped, cooked mixture of leaves, bark and roots from different trees and shurbs of which the most known is the...
Staying True To Yourself Through Fashion Being true to yourself means making choices that reflect your wishes and desires. If you know what you stand for and what your focus is, you can apply that in every area of your life including fashion. Your choices will be defined by who you are. MOYO Straight Shirt with Mud Cloth Pocket One of the slow fashion principles is the consciousness of the purchase. When you go shopping as a conscious shopper you will be looking for pieces that are a reflection of who you are and what you stand for. Your wardrobe will be a thoughtfully curated one, where each item will...
Slow Fashion is TIMELESS & LONG LASTING. Fast Fashion is SEASONAL When we say timeless we think of something we can wear for a long time, no matter the season or trend. When we say long lasting we think of a product that will keep its feel and quality over a period of time that extends longer than one season. Slow fashion production is a thoughtful process where time and quality merge to provide something that you will enjoy for years and will remember long after the article will have served your expectations. The MOYO Trench Coat Timeless is a concept that encompasses different factors. First, we have...
