Who is
NASHETA CREATIVES?
Our Story
NASHETA represents a women-led small business dedicated to driving positive change within their local communities. Nasheta products embody completeness, vibrancy, energy, uniqueness, beauty, and warmth.
Just as NASHETA's commitment to ethical practices is like a complete house, housing everything essential for a better world.
Colors
Phoebe Lasoi Salau’s creations are brilliantly colorful, which distinguishes them from Maasai beadwork from Tanzania, which is typically white with just a few colors.
Learning how to bead at the age of eight from her mother, Salau adheres to tradition and each color used is symbolic;
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red, the primary color used, represents bravery and unity
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blue represents water and sky
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white represents peace
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and orange represent hospitality
Style
A merging of old and new styles presents an optically dazzling treat for customers. A single necklace, for instance, might contain many strands of technicolor glass beads, arranged in patterns as intricate as they are eye-catching.
Earrings, too, represent a special opportunity to make a statement. Contrasting colored beads are woven in geometric shapes or else formed into brightly colored, dangling shapes.
Beads Culture
Colorful beaded jewelry and adornments are a staple for the Maasai. Artisan Phoebe Lasoi Salau, from Kitengela, Kenya continues this iconic tradition through her beadwork and by collaborating with women beaders in the Kitengela region.
Our Social Impact
NASHETA CREATIVES employs explicitly women who have undergone forced female genital mutilation or have escaped forced marriages, empowering them to discover their autonomy and power through art and employment.
Fair Trade
Our small artisan business, based in the heart of Kenya, is proud to follow fair trade principles. Fair trade is not just a concept; it’s a transformative force that has changed the lives of many remarkable women in our community.
We firmly believe in providing opportunities for economic empowerment, and our commitment to fair wages has been life-changing for the women artisans who form the backbone of our operation. Through fair trade, we ensure that these skilled and talented women receive not just a paycheck but the recognition and dignity they deserve for their craftsmanship. With fair trade at the core of our business, we’ve created a nurturing environment that prioritizes fair wages and safe and healthy working conditions.
We empower these women with the tools and resources to excel in their craft, fostering a sense of independence and self-worth. This commitment extends beyond our workshop as we source our materials responsibly and support local communities.
By choosing our artisan products, you’re acquiring a piece of handcrafted beauty and contributing to a transformative movement that uplifts the lives of women in Kenya. It’s a testament to the power of fair trade, and we’re grateful for your support in making this positive change possible.
Thank you for participating in our journey
toward a brighter, fairer future.
Testimonials
Exceptional jewelry, I got gifts for 3 of my friends. The quality is impeccable, and I love the energy, the colors, and the design. And it made my friends very happy.
Pawel S., NY