It’s been eight weeks since Idai the tropical cyclone hit Beira, our home in Mozambique. Cyclone Idai is on record as the largest to hit Africa and the Southern Hemisphere. The highest…

The Gorongosa Gown is simply gorgeous in whichever colourful cotton you choose! It is an elegant wrap-over design with a generous shawl colllar…

K8Afrika was missing something … Then I was introduced to Equip Mozambique and their sewing school.

When driving through the streets of Beira, Mozambique, I couldn’t fail to notice the bold brightly patterned fabrics worn by many of the…

K8Afrika is fortunate to partner with Equip Mozambique Sewing School. They are near neighbours in Beira. Below is how Carla and Jon set up this project.

Today we are proud to say that these seamstresses, sew the K8Afrika range. 

The mission of Equip Mozambique is to break the cycles of physical poverty and spiritual darkness in Mozambique through educating, equipping, and empowering godly Mozambican leaders.

A snapshot of the extraordinary women from Restoring Hope – Equip Moz.
Who made my clothes?

The women of Beira work magic with capalanas. Take a look at their handiwork! Original, innovative fashion using the vibrant cloth of Mozambique.…

The fabric can last for many years, like good wine it only gets better with age! The capulana fabric often has a wax coating, this…

Beira crafters still weave the basket and hats that were originally made and worn by the Mozambican fisherman. Today the baskets are trending…