Bringing
Play & Elegance
to Contemporary Living.
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There are only 2 of an edition of 4 remaining. The Mapacha Lumbers are made in the U.K. constisting of handcrafted Batik from Africa combined with 100% Linen.
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Customisable details with an option of a round or square collar.
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Striking black and white monochromatic piped edges pay homage to the roadside scenes of Africa. The Olórin lumber is now available in the shop!
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The ‘Angel sleeve’, a design that captures cascading silhouettes, the Malaika top exudes understated elegance.
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Do you have a special piece of fabric? Whether you discovered it on your travels or inherited it from family, get in touch for your one of a kind own Malaika top made just for you!
‘Qui danse le mieux’, 1965, by Malick SidibeZzina is to Dance.
“I grew up going to a lot of house parties with my parents who had just migrated to the U.K from Uganda in the 90’s. Zzina means dance in Luganda, and these parties were where many African migrant communites would gather to enjoy the fine foods of back home, share resources and dance to the rhythms that transcended the hardships of being far from home and in a new place that was not very welcoming. I designed the first installment of KAKAZI Home wanting to honour movement and a culture of brining people together.”
Your custom made Malaika Top.
Let your story be the fabric of what you wear. We have so many people tell us about special materials they have found on their travels or inherited from loved ones as gifts but don’t know what to do with them. Look no further than a custom made Malaika top tailored just for you. Wearing something special is timeless and unique which is a philosophy woven into the design process at KAKAZI studio. Fill out the form below and get a step closer to a Malaika top made just for you.
ICF x KAKAZI studio are collaborating on a workshop series titled Crafting Intimacy & Play, inviting Black women and non-binary people to engage with personal archives and stories through making art and intergenerational discussions.
‘Qui danse le mieux’, 1965, by Malick SidibeZzina is to Dance.
“I grew up going to a lot of house parties with my parents who had just migrated to the U.K from Uganda in the 90’s. Zzina means dance in Luganda, and these parties were where many African migrant communites would gather to enjoy the fine foods of back home, share resources and dance to the rhythms that transcended the hardships of being foreign in a new place.
I designed the first installment of KAKAZI Home wanting to honour movement and a culture of brining people together. A cushion is soft, comforting and an easy way to bring character into a space.”