New
Striped Puff-Sleeve Shirt Dress with Patchwork Print Skirt and Braided Belt
Only 1 left
KES 3,200
Athari Collective
Remade in Nairobi
Discarded mitumba, cut and stitched by hand into contemporary Kenyan pieces.
Just Off the Workbench
Freshly remade, and most will not be made again.
The mitumba story
From Castaway to Couture
Mitumba is the honest heart of everything we make. Garments the world threw away arrive in bales, and we sort them one by one for fabric worth keeping. In our Nairobi workshop they are unpicked, recut and joined with kitenge and kanga into pieces that wear like luxury and carry a Kenyan point of view. Nothing is mass produced, and many pieces exist only once.
Explore the Collection
Before You Order
How do I find my size?
Because many pieces are remade from a single garment, we list measurements for each one. Compare them with a piece you already own that fits well, and message us on WhatsApp if you would like help choosing.
Is every piece really one of a kind?
Pieces marked "One of one" exist only once. Others are made in very small numbers, but fabric, print placement and patchwork always vary because they come from different mitumba garments.
Will my piece look exactly like the photo?
One-of-one pieces are photographed as they are. For small-run pieces, the cut is the same but colours and prints differ slightly, which is part of the character of upcycled clothing.
How should I care for upcycled clothing?
Wash cool, inside out, and dry in the shade. Avoid the tumble dryer and strong bleach. Each listing has care notes for its fabrics, and our care guide has more detail.
How do I pay and receive my order?
Pay securely with M-Pesa at checkout. We deliver within Nairobi and to other towns in Kenya, and you will see the delivery options and costs before you pay.
From the Workbench Journal
Notes on mitumba, styling and caring for remade clothes.
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How to Wash and Care for Upcycled Kitenge and Denim Clothes
Remade pieces carry two lives in one garment. Here is how to wash, dry, iron and store upcycled kitenge and denim so they keep their colour and shape for years.
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What to Wear in Nairobi's Cold Season: Layering with Upcycled Pieces
Chilly mornings, warm afternoons and evening drizzle. A practical guide to layering remade jackets, shirts and dresses for Nairobi's cool months.
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What to Wear to a Kenyan Wedding or Ruracio: Statement Outfit Ideas
Wedding and ruracio season calls for outfits with presence. Ideas for choosing a one-of-one remade piece that feels festive, respectful and unmistakably Kenyan.
