kiarie afrika

As a young teenager Charity Kiarie knew she was different in the way she dressed. So she started a journey of self-discovery, wanting to understand who she really was as an African woman. On this journey her name sake brand Kiarie Africa was born. Kiarie means something big and diverse, which is ironic as this big hearted accessories brand has a lot to offer. The overall look is unapologetically African. Kiarie’s goal was to create something beautiful, but authentic and most importantly culturally inspired. The Kenyan native gets all her inspiration from the diverse beauty found in African tribes as well as cultures from around the world. Colourful beadwork is skilfully handcrafted with brass and feathers to form striking neckpieces and earrings. Kiairie wants to give women a chance to dictate their own standards of beauty and not adhere to those imposed on them by society at large. This enthusiastic entrepreneur is leading the movement to tell African stories her way and she does so in a joyful rainbow of tones.