Akidoun Collection
Akiduon means To Give Birth in the Turkana language, marking the beginning of a new sculptural chapter for the House, inspired by the strength and presence of one of Africa’s most remarkable animals.
Akiduon, is the name given to the Elephant moulded bag.
A tribute to the African savanna elephant, the Akidoun was the first animal form to enter the world of Akire.
Akiduon means To Give Birth in the Turkana language, marking the beginning of a new sculptural chapter for the House, inspired by the strength and presence of one of Africa’s most remarkable animals.
The Akidoun brings together the inherited skills of Kamba woodcarving, Turkana leatherwork and Luo creative director .
Leather is moulded by hand over the sculpted elephant form, then hand dyeing , hand-stitched and finished with an African-print cotton lining and brass details.
Sculptural in character and shaped through collaboration, the Akidoun carries the strength of the elephant and the cultural knowledge of the hands that made it.
Akidoun Collection
Akiduon Set 9
$ 3,800.00
Akiduon Set 8
$ 3,800.00
Akiduon Set 7
$ 3,800.00
Akiduon Set 6
$ 3,800.00
Akiduon Set 5
$ 3,800.00
Akiduon Set 4
$ 3,800.00
Akiduon Set 3
$ 3,800.00
Akiduon Set 2
$ 3,800.00