We are in love with The Kenyan Collection hand made, beaded belts. Not only do they look great with breeches, they are perfect for jeans as well. Each belt is made in Kenya by a member of the Maasai mamas.
The Kenyan Collection began in 2003 with the goal of helping support the Maasai Tribe and create a product line that could compete in the global market as well as creating jobs for local artisans.
Each artisan adds her own artistic style to every design of every belt. This individuality is part of the beauty of these belts.
RED - Represents the bravery, strenght, and unity of the Maasai Tribe as they face incredible challenges each day
PURPLE - Symbolizes wealth, pride and creativity the Maasai Tribe show in their work every day.
BLUE - Represents the color of the sky that provides water, energy, and sustenance for the Maasai Tribe and their livestock.
GREEN - Representing the land that provides food for the Maasai Tribe and their livestock. Green symbolizes nourishment, production, the putting down of roots and the protection of one's territory.
ORANGE - Representative of the color of a gourd which is used to share milk with guests and welcome visitors into one's home. Orange symbolizes the hospitality, generosity, friendship and warmth of the Maasai Tribe.
YELLOW - Represents the color of the sun which helps grow the grass to feed the livestock and sustain life.
WHITE - Represnets the color of cow's milk thatprovides sustained nourishment. White symbolizes purity and the health of the Maasai Tribe and their livestock.
BLACK - Represents the color of the people and the daily struggles they endure. Black symbolizes the unity, harmony and solidarity of the Maasai Tribe.
BLUE -Represents the color of the sky that provides water, energy and sustenance for the Maasai Tribe and their livestock
