About House of Takura

Having had to flee Sierra Leone at a young age for a better life in the U.S., the privilege for such an opportunity is not always there. I want to create opportunities for people to better themselves right where they are with pride and security in their home despite circumstances. Our bags are not just bags, but are meant to carry opportunities into the future of work in Africa which can only be done through empowering the youth. The youth unemployment rate in Africa is roughly 70%. Can you imagine the number of people that are there right now and cannot get gainful employment to start and build their future? Can you imagine that sort of future for your children? We cannot. Which is why we employ people within Africa every day. From the ones making the fabrics to the ones acquiring the leather to the ones making the bags. We see a bright present and future for Africa. The goal of this brand is to build a legacy of being socially present, conscious and impactful. Our bags put people to work. This year we began an initiative where we donate 10% of the proceeds of each bag sold to non-profits who are doing empowering work in Africa; from helping to build an orphanage in Ivory Coast to empowering young girls to see themselves as equals in Sierra Leone. The work we do is heart work. It is beyond us. Our bags carry the future. Read their story