unkara
A slow fashion brand, and a movement. Unkara promotes authentic indigenous textile culture with a sustainable narrative for social impact.
Unkara Foundation Group is a US registered non-profit organization, 501(c)(3). Unlike most non-profits, we offer membership based service and products for your generous donations.
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The Unkara Movement begins with our initiative and creativity. It’s a journey we invite you to join. It requires hard work, strong networks, and your generosity.
our philosophy
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We design clothes and joy
Happiness doesn’t come from materialism, it comes from value and quality.
As women, the quality we hold close to our hearts - the courage to face adversities with strength and resilience.
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Stand Against Textile Pollution
Clothes, footwear and household textiles are responsible for water pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and landfill.
Fast fashion - the constant provision of new styles at very low prices - has led to a big increase in the quantity of clothes produced and thrown away.
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Promote Indigenous Textile Culture
Behind fashion industry, there is long history of East Africa’s garment manufacturing industry known for its high quality cotton.
Yet colonial influence and the rise of “fast fashion” undercut Kenya’s textile industry and undermine its competitive advantage. Kenya has become one of the outlets for millions of tonnes used clothes through donation and import.
Kenya is not a unique case. We have seen similar issues in many parts of the world.
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Help Women in Underprivileged Communities
Women in underprivileged environment experience a complex reality with dramatic events, but they have a huge potential.
However, sometimes, cultural stereotypes are against female freedom. That's why a solid textile manufacturing industry can help their economic emancipation.