Karibu! Welcome to the Bushbells' Journey.

Our Bushbells' journey began in 2009 as a modest attempt to support the community and people we care about as a third-generation East African mother and daughter team. When Sammy was widowed with three children to support, we wanted to help him find more work. So, we harnessed his expertise as a tailor and took inspiration from the colourful Kenyan coast to sell kikoy clothing to our UK family and friends.

Demand exceeded all expectations and 'Bushbells' was born. We completed our first namesake school - Bushbells - in 2015, and started building our second, and sister school, Bluebells, in 2016. Today, profits from all our sales fund our ongoing educational projects at this school, and ensures a secure livelihood for our small and magnificent team of tailors and beadworkers

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Our Co-Founders: Mama Ana and Jax

Ann, aka Mama Anna, is my gorgeous mother, who planted the very first Bushbells seed, making it her mission to find Sammy more work following the loss of his wife. That was over fifteen ten years ago, and as a vital cog in the Bushbells' wheel she is still going strong. Her calm and serene nature brought so much joy to Sammy and continues to do so to our team of tailors.  

Born in Uganda, and raised in Kenya, I am Bushbells’ co-founder and driving force, making decisions, taking the risks, shouldering the work and never giving up, despite the odd set-back. Knowing our team intimately, they are my driving force each and every day.  They are why I do what I do. 

I never thought some fifteen years on we’d be at the stage we are now with our second school Bluebells pretty much complete. So far we have helped give a better education and start in life to some 350 children. I love colour, people, travel, mangos and sunshine, but most of all my darling family.

Our Impact

We are on a mission to help people buy less and buy better. This means considering the social and environmental costs of a product before we buy it. We are proud to be championing slow production and will continue to limit our impact on the natural world whilst doing our best for people and planet. Having a small team limits our production, but it does ensure no waste.

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Contact Us

Any questions or comments? Drop us a line and say JAMBO at info@bushbells.com.

We are here to answer queries regarding orders, our work, volunteering opportunities, or anything else we might be able to help you with.