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SIAFU is a modern African weaving house — born in Nairobi, shaped across the continent, and
connected to the world. Founded by Gladys Macharia, SIAFU celebrates the quiet power of craft:
the human rhythm of the loom, the touch of natural fibres, and the beauty of things made with care
and intention.
Every piece begins with a thread and a story. Their textiles are composed — not just designed — to
live beautifully in spaces that value warmth, artistry, and belonging. Rooted in the Creator
archetype, SIAFU transforms heritage techniques into something enduringly modern — refined,
soulful, and unmistakably African.
At its core, SIAFU is a conversation between craft and culture. They honour makers, materials, and
partnerships. Each textile tells a story — of place, of process, of continuity. Together, they form a
living archive of African artistry seen through a global design lens.