Background

I set up aspiga six years ago after visiting Kenya on holiday, and falling in love, not only with the country itself, but with their stunning sandals and so many of their other wonderful hand made products.   Luckily, many of you also seem to love their products, so the company has expanded rapidly over the last few years.

Local Suppliers

I now have 6 suppliers in Kenya (where the majority of our products are made), who are individuals, with small work forces (not large factories) giving much needed jobs to local men and women in their community. The work they receive from aspiga, they often tell us, ensures their livelihoods and that of their families.  Please take a look at our Producers link to find out more.

Our Commitment

I am especially proud that aspiga, is not only selling some fabulous accessories, but is also helping to fight poverty in Africa, through trade.

We are also proud that we donate a percentage of our profits  to The Brydges centre, a children's orphanage just outside Nairobi, who struggle financially on a daily basis, to carry out their hugely valuable and necessary work.

I feel very fortunate that I now have a reason to visit  such a beautiful country, with some of the friendliest and happiest people I have ever met.

In 2011 we have expanded our range quite extensively realising that people visiting our website are normally shopping for their holidays, so we now sell some fantastic swim wear and beach wear brands, along with great jewellery and accessories – hopefully making us your “one stop holiday shop”

Lucy Macnamara, Founder and Owner