THE MANYATTA BAG straw A symbol of intelligence

A symbol of intelligence

For the Indigenous peoples of the Sierra

is forged from upcycled metal

and quiet defiance

This edition is distinguished by elaborate beadwork across the shoulders and chest

THE MANYATTA BAG straw A symbol of intelligenceThese exquisitely beaded bags are handmade by the Antassia collective in Northern Kenya. Founded in 2008 by Antonia Stogdale in partnership with the Mokogodo Maasai women of the Lekurruki Group Ranch, today the project brings together 120 Maasai mamas who bead using traditional methods refined with modern innovations, such as a distinctive double threading technique that creates a tight, elegant weave. During the day, the women are occupied with