Keep it long, treasure it long.

using sustainable materials

SOKO's accessories can be enjoyed by anyone, from those who are experts at combining various accessories to those who like to incorporate accessories in a casual way. While sustainable manufacturing is becoming the norm for jewelry and accessory brands around the world, this brand is particular about local techniques, designs, and materials. It has a presence when worn alone, and the design goes well with other accessories you already have, so you can use it for a long time even as you grow older.

Good material that makes you want to wear it for a long time

SOKO's earrings have a simple design that can be worn every day, but they also have an appealing design that creates a glamorous look just by wearing them. These earrings are made in Kenya, where the traditional craft is making accessories using brass and water buffalo.These earrings are handmade by 2,100 Kenyan craftsmen, and their skills are undeniable.

Stud earrings umbo are one of the series named ``UMBO'' which means ``shape'' in Swahili. This series is inspired by the countless shapes we encounter in our daily lives. All shapes, such as circles and squares with rounded corners, give the impression of a soft stone, like a stone with its corners cut off in nature.

Umbo stud earrings are small but eye-catching with beautiful colors. It has the beauty of natural stone, but is made from recycled glass. Recycled glass, which reuses glass that would otherwise be discarded, not only reuses resources, but also consumes less water and energy during production because it has a lower melting point than regular glass. This is a material typical of SOKO, which produces sustainable products.

The glass is matched with 24K gold plated brass. Brass is also an environmentally friendly material that can be recycled. Since it is a hard material, it is highly durable and is the perfect material for making accessories that can be used for a long time. The brass surface is plated with gold, which symbolizes the ``burning sun of Africa.'' The appeal of gold plating is not only its luxurious appearance, but also the fact that it is less likely to discolor than brass and requires less polishing.The fact that it retains its original shine for a long time is also appreciated by people who are not good at maintaining it. . However, if you use it for a long time, the color will change to a more interesting color, which is part of the fun. Please incorporate it into various coordinations and use it a lot while feeling the change over time.

With a simple design that can be used regardless of age or fashion, SOKO's earrings are an accessory that can be used for a long time without hesitation, and are also recommended as gifts for special occasions such as birthdays, Mother's Day, Christmas, etc.

Fashion a better world

It is said that nearly 80% of accessories on the continent are produced by African female artisans, but founder Gwedlyn Floyd, who visited Kenya, said that she could not earn enough money to live there. I learned about the current situation. SOKO is a brand that was born from the desire to create a society in which women can play an active role, and to help women become independent.We use local materials and production sites to ensure proper and sustainable manufacturing.
In Kenya, a society with deep-rooted patriarchy, Kenyan craftsmen were previously only able to earn 2-3% of their profits, but at SOKO, they pay fair wages and receive 25-35% of their profits. Masu.
Moreover, craftsmen are not limited to just making things. We are a brand that looks to the future of each craftsman and wants to support them, by using the Internet to help individuals secure and train people to become entrepreneurs, as well as passing on traditional techniques and training young people.