Yala is a female-founded, black-owned business with roots in Kenya and the UK. We have a true connection with the talented Kenyan artisans who work with us to create handmade, high quality jewellery. Yala is uncompromising in the way we work. Our collaborators are paid generously, and recognised personally. Our materials are selected to reduce environmental impact and created to last. The Yala collection is designed with intention, empowering artisans and protecting our planet by combining traditional craft with 21st century values. We ensure all our raw materials are sourced ethically, with a focus on recycled elements. Yala products are brought to market from a whole community of talented Kenyan artisans and creatives who represent the country’s diversity and potential. Authenticity is everything: we work with Kenyan makers, models, photographers and stylists to embody our rich culture, and empower the people who have all played a part in creating your jewellery. Purchases of Yala jewellery directly empower women of the Maasai tribe and their fellow Kenyan artisans who have contributed to the design, creation and delivery of our jewellery.