Product Description
Éki Kéré had a vision of a future where African workmanship and customs are honored in modern design, where sustainability is just as important as style. Our goal at Eki Kéré is to produce artisanal styles and patterns that have a small carbon footprint while telling an amazing story: We design clothing that honors both people and the environment.
Who we are
The celebration of African customs, the conservation of our cultural legacy, and a strong dedication to sustainability are the foundations of our brand. In order to influence fashion in the future, we think it is important to embrace innovation and creativity while also respecting the workmanship of earlier generations. We aim to tell tales of craftsmanship and legacy via our designs, creating clothing that not only adorns the body but also feeds the spirit. In order to ensure that every piece we produce reflects our principles of authenticity, integrity, and environmental stewardship, we are always exploring novel materials and production techniques as part of our commitment to decreasing fashion waste and our carbon footprint. Not only do we create clothing at Éki Kéré, but we also create experiences, encourage transformation, and support a more thoughtful and caring approach to fashion.
Our actions
At Éki Kéré, our goal is to reinvent fashion by adopting contemporary, environmentally friendly methods and highlighting the richness of African history. Our creations are wearable works of art that capture the rich culture and craftsmanship of Africa through cozy and asymmetrical forms. 70% of our items are handmade, ensuring that each piece screams craftsmanship and pays homage to our raffia history as part of our commitment to eliminating fashion waste.
Original signature
The rich masquerade culture of Raffia City serves as an inspiration for Éki Kéré, whose designs incorporate a variety of masquerade customs, including Aboikpa-Ekpo, Abon, Ekpo-Ntok-Ayen, Eka-Ekpo, Ekôñ, and Ekpo-Iso-Iba. Éki Kéré’s creative use of locally sourced materials, such as raffia, plantain fibers, and rust-dyed textiles, characterizes his style, which embraces asymmetry and unconventionality. Looru fabric from Jos, Mali mud cloth, and Funtua fabric from the Funtua fabric plant Kanu are among the carefully chosen raw materials from throughout Africa. The Raffia Vest was invented by Abasiekeme Ukanireh, Creative Director of Éki Kéré, who is at the forefront of sustainable and circular fashion. By producing clothing that naturally breaks down into manure at the end of its life cycle, the Raffia Vest, which is handwoven by artisans in Ikot Ekpene (south of Nigeria) using centuries-old raffia weaving techniques, embodies the brand’s dedication to promoting culture, maintaining craftsmanship, and honoring the environment.
