The Elephant Way is a unique non-profit clothing, accessories and homeware brand with collections produced in Kenya and Colombia. Each handcrafted piece reflects a deep respect for ancestral techniques and traditions. 100% of profits are returned to support indigenous communities and their sacred lands. The celebration of our shared connection to nature and co-existence with wild animals is at the heart of our brand. We are best known for safari jackets and hand bags that tout bespoke bead work from the Samburu and Maasai tribes, as well as jewelry made from upcycled brass, paying these tribal artisans upfront and then donating all proceeds to co-existence projects in their lands.
Our limited-edition ¾-length parka in Kenyan cotton twill, available in natural khaki or hand-dyed oxblood red, is inspired by East African wildlife rangers and finished with ribbon bars beaded by Sam
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A limited-edition overshirt in durable cotton twill, hand-sewn in Kenya and finished with removable beaded epaulettes and ribbon bars by Samburu women artisans.
A limited-edition shirt in lightweight Indian cotton, inspired by wildlife ranger uniforms and finished with beaded epaulettes by Samburu women artisans.
Look inside: a flash of vintage kanga, a hidden language of strength and joy. On the band, a single beaded ribbon bar offers a quiet note of honor. Our ranger hat is made for all seasons.
A hand-beaded clutch or crossbody made by Maasai women of the Antassia collective, finished in Nairobi with recycled leather, kanga lining, and a brass elephant.
A one-of-a-kind sueded leather hip bag, reimagined from a century-old Maasai design and adorned with glass beadwork inspired by Maasai ceremonial collars.
Woven by hand in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, each mochila tells the story of life emerging on Earth in bands of color, from soft naturals to vivid brights. Color and size vary, so no two are the
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Kenyan cowhide, wrapped softly around the wrist and crowned with a brass elephant. Forged from upcycled metal in Kibera, each one is shaped by hand and entirely its own.
Worn along the Swahili coast for generations, the kikoi softens with every wear. This edition is finished with a small unique elephant charm made by hand from natural cow horn.
A singular work of art for the home. Glass-bead panels by the Maasai women of Antassia, set on vintage kanga cloth and carrying the memory of an ancestral tradition.
This limited-edition towel is made from a vintage Tanzanian kanga and backed with soft terry by Kenyan artisans. It keeps the cloth’s original design and Swahili proverb.
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