ITARA is where global design meets exceptional African craftsmanship.

Every ITARA piece begins in Los Angeles, where our designer develops original patterns and product concepts. She then travels to Rwanda to work side by side with our artisans—sharing techniques, refining details, and teaching the skills required to bring each design to life with precision and care.

To ensure distinctive style and exceptional quality, select raw materials are sourced in Los Angeles and combined with materials from around the world. The result is a collection of accessories that embody the elegance of global design and the authenticity of handcrafted artistry.

ITARA means “Light” in Kinyarwanda.Through every product we create, we seek to shine that light—empowering women artisans working at our studio in Rwanda with dignified employment while sharing beautifully crafted, meaningful pieces with the world.

Prior to ITARA, the Artisans had no source of income and would go several days without food or housing for themselves and their families.  After spending over a year learning the trade of sewing, the artisans now have a path forward out of dependence and into a sustainable, confident, and bright future.

Each product is unique sewn and personalized with an ITARA tag and the artisan's signature.  

100% of all proceeds go directly to the families of ITARA.