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WHF East Africa Katungulu Mwendwa

Katungulu Mwendwa’s approach to design can be described as a curious sceptic’s review of the perceptions of Kenyan, African and female identity. Nurtured within the creative ambiance of a bass-playing architect father and a plant-loving psychologist mother Katungulu’s path to a creative career was not only inevitable but celebrated. Early days spent amid the treasures of her grandmother’s curio shop ignited her curiosity, especially towards the intricate handiwork of Akamba artisans that adorned the shelves. Years later, her pursuit led her to the United Kingdom, where she embarked on a transformative journey, earning her BA in Fashion Design from the University of Creative Arts. This period sharpened her design acumen and kindled the dream of establishing her own fashion line. Driven by a yearning for her Kenyan roots and inspired by the nation’s artisans, she returned home to Kenya, igniting the birth of her fashion brand, Katush. Fuelled by un-ending curiosity and a commitment to meld innovation and tradition, Katungulu’s journey has been an investigation—an exploration into the core of human perception within history and culture, meticulously unravelling how these perceptions resonate in the contemporary world. Every Katush collection begins with this enquiring spirit, and it is within the process that the essence thrives—collaborating with a community of skilled artisans, each collection breathes vitality into traditional craftsmanship by honouring the individuals behind the craft. Rooted in environmental consciousness, empathy for humanity, and a profound reverence for Africa’s opulent heritage, Katungulu‘s insatiable curiosity reframes entrenched notions of African and feminine identities. @katushnairobi katushnairobi.com