THE NAIROBI EDIT

THE NAIROBI EDIT


During my travels to Nairobi, I felt inspired to share a piece of Kenyan culture with you through handcrafted accessories. I wasn’t sure exactly what that would look like at first—but after countless Instagram messages about the beaded Maasai bangles I wore on a game drive, the direction became clear. I returned to the local Maasai Market to thoughtfully curate a small collection for the Nairobi Pop-Up,launching on the 7th of August, 2020.

Each pair of beaded bangles was thoughtfully hand-selected and styled into unique color pairings that reflect my vibrant aesthetic.

Alongside the bangles, you’ll also find a selection of Lillian & Joan–exclusive, handmade safari-inspired turban headbands and African-print fabric tassel earrings—each piece designed to bring a bold, effortless touch to your wardrobe in the pop-up shop.

KENYAN CULTURAL FACT: The Maasai are an indigenous ethnic group in Africa of semi-nomadic people settled in Kenya and northern Tanzania who have made beaded jewelry for many years. The group initially used materials such as copper, brass, wood, bone and clay then during the late 19th Century started using glass beads available via the European trade. To this day the Maasai continue to use glass beads in the creation of their necklaces, bracelets and other jewelry.  
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