Our Materials

At ILISAH nature is our muse, guiding every aspect of our design and material choices. We source our fabrics from a female-owned mill in Kenya that supports over 22,000 small-scale farmers across East Africa. These farmers rely on cotton farming to educate their children and feed their families, making our choice of supplier a commitment to social and economic sustainability.
Our fabric provider practices responsible manufacturing, treating and purifying wastewater using advanced effluent treatment plants, which significantly reduces their ecological footprint. They also harness solar energy and utilize a biomass steam boiler, further minimizing environmental impact.

We carefully select materials like cotton and vegan leather, drawing inspiration from the natural world around us. Our commitment extends beyond creating products that meet your expectations; we aim to develop durable materials that withstand everyday life while keeping our environmental impact minimal.


ILISAH incorporates beautiful kitenge fabric to celebrate the complexity and beauty of the African continent. We believe that one of the most effective ways to share and celebrate each culture is through clothing.
For us, it’s not just about making bags, it’s about giving solutions that are as kind to the planet as they are to your everyday life.

For us, it’s not just about making bags, it’s about giving solutions that are as kind to the planet as they are to your everyday life.

  • HANDMADE IN KENYA

    We are committed to providing dignified work for communities in Kenya. We want to make a better future by doing right in the present. We’re aiming to building over 100 jobs for people who have been left behind by the global economy.

  • HELP OUR PLANET

    Our products are made with sustainably grown cotton and Vegan leather. Sustainable industry is key to a thriving planet for everyone. Our products are not made in a corporate factory, they're made with care to benefit generations to come. We do not package our products in plastic.

  • FOR A GOOD CAUSE

    Your money is not going to some mega corporation or factory, it's going to a good cause that will benefit generations to come. Our business is not only driven by profit, but with a mission to lift people out of generational poverty.

  • BLACK OWNED. WOMAN OWNED.

    Wealth inequality is a story of gender and racial inequality. We believe that providing opportunities to traditionally underrepresented people is the best way to make a difference. Vote for equality with how you spend your money. Buy black owned. Buy woman owned.