studio ekkula is an eccentric brand from Berlin that connects people around the world through bold colours. Our bags are handmade in Uganda, the pearl of Africa.
Meet artisan Evelyne
All ekkula bags are beautifully handcrafted by Evelyne, a talented artisan living in Central Uganda. Evelyne, a mother of two, successfully runs her business, Hawazgallery, since 2019 after starting selling beaded jewelry to friends in University.
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Evelyne personally crafts each bag, ensuring every piece is unique and of high quality. Her designs are inspired by global fashion trends, client custom orders, and her personal style. Using locally sourced plastic beads, Evelyne combines her love for art and fashion to create stunning, original handbags.
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Evelyne's greatest motivation is her family, especially her autistic daughter, and the support from her loyal clients.
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Her vision is to inspire other women and girls to start a business, to eventually establish a physical shop, as well as a workshop for behind-the-scenes visits and training, and creating environmentally friendly fashion.
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About ekkula
I am Sophie, a researcher, coffee lover and colour addict. Wherever I go, I like to collect quirky souvenirs that forever tie me to the experiences I make in a particular place.
My life motto: more is more.
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For my research, I often travel to Uganda, also known as “the pearl of Africa”, where I indulge myself in the beauty, colours and vibrancy of the country.
When I came across Evelyn’s beautiful handbags, I fell in love with their eccentric shape and colours, as they so adequately represent what travelling in Uganda sparks inside of me: creativity, courage and curiosity.
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That’s how studio ekkula came to life, to bring a pop of colour back home to you. Because who doesn’t need more colour in their life?
