About the maker
Mimi Pambo
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Mimi Pambo is a social enterprise production to retail company made in Nairobi, Kenya. All of Mimi Pambo’s jewelry is made from 18 K Gold Plated recycled brass. All their production materials are ethically sourced. As they grow they pledge to continue working towards more sustainable practices and setting up more sustainable systems.
Mimi /ˈmiːmi/ personal pronoun Swahili word for me.
Pambo /ˈpambəʊ/ noun Swahili word for ornament.
The vision for Mimi Pambo is to celebrate local and traditional artistry with the world. As Africa mourns the loss of its historic artifacts and art, we are focused on ensuring the continued creation of art in Africa. We pride ourselves in striving towards pushing the envelope for creative young people in the fashion and accessories world- and we hope to include, support and work with more of them.
As a social enterprise, our focus is and will remain to be on the impact of Mimi Pambo on its immediate environments and people. We have set out with the goal of first creating optimum working conditions for our artisans and empowering them in their creative journey’s. Then, providing accessible tools for the teaching, learning and continuation of skillful jewelry artistry in Kenya and in the near future, in the larger Africa.
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