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What sets this brand apart from the rest

Silks of Sheba is a line that reflects an effortless sense of style that upholds the dynamic heritage and cultural background of Africa . As a completely female-driven company , their aim is to contribute and support women . Mahlet is inspired daily by women from all walks of life , and she creates stylish , diverse accessories and clothing that ’ s suitable for versatile lifestyles . Her products are all wearable works of art and she works closely with female artisans . Her designs are limited editions , full of colorful metaphors with each product having a story to tell .

Products can be purchased . . .

Online .
They ship internationally . Silks of Sheba also maintains a presence in two locations : Flying Solo , Soho , New York , and in South Africa at the House of Nala .

In the Akwaba Collection , West Africa , North Africa and Japan were explored

In this collection , their love for authentic African design inspirations was translated into affordable luxury clothing and accessories . By blending modern and contemporary designs and patterns with imagery of all things unique to Africa , Silks of Sheba products have managed to capture the essence of that continent .
In two of their bag collections , two west African countries are reflected :
( 1 ) Wax prints design mainly used in Nigeria , Ghana and most of western Africa . They are industrially produced , colorful patterns with batik-inspired printing .