About Us

Shanga Designs - “Bringing Beauty to the World”

The word Shanga is an African word meaning, bead. It symbolizes beauty, wisdom, faith, danger, courage, power, hardships, solidarity. healing, spirituality, body shaping, protection, seduction, and wealth.

Shanga Designs sells colorful handmade jewelry made from beads, brass, bones, glass, Cowrie shells and more. Handbags made from Sisal, leather and shells. Curios include Wooden Animal Sculptures, Bowls, and Gourdes. Traditional paintings and other wall hangings.

Growing up in Kenya nurtured my love for the colorful African art, and creating decorative jewelry has been my passion since I was a small girl. All our products are designed and created by African natives. We travel to Africa to buy directly from the artisans to ensure they are receiving top dollar for their work, and some of the proceeds are given back to African charities.

It is our hope that you will enjoy our exotic African creations.

Shanga designs is here for you!