Discover elegant bags and accessories handcrafted in Nairobi, Kenya. We bind premium cattle leather, heavy canvas, and handselected Ankara cotton fabrics into durable, beautiful statements of pride and precision.
Nairobi, 2016
Luxe Leather and Ankara
Hand Made by Local Artisans
Genuine leather with a distinctive front flap strip of hair-on leather
Browse through our premium handmade male and female bag collections. Each order is individually made-to-order with bespoke adjustments available on request.
An Afrocentric masterpiece of craftsmanship combining modern sophistication and raw texture. Sculpted silhouette transitioning seamlessly to crossbody wear for the modern woman on the move.
Genuine leather with a distinctive front flap strip of hair-on leather
The ultimate business, travel, and meeting partner. Holds all laptop sizes plus files with effortless ease. Beautifully balances functional structure with a strong Kenyan design personality.
Durable premium heavy canvas with detailed all-round genuine leather accents
Our signature, high-fashion weekend explorer satchel. This classic traveler fuses rich leather with artisanal mud cloth inserts, raising the bar for business trips and luxury weekend escapes.
Premium full-grain leather, Authentic Handwoven Mud Cloth, and Heavy-duty Canvas
A sturdy, bold-bodied tote personalized with authentic Kenyan leather handles, a robust canvas frame, and vibrant Ankara patterns for an exquisite African touch.
Canvas body, leather handles, and Ankara fabric detailing
The epitome of sleek elegance and heritage luxury. Crafted with utmost precision, this timeless clutch acts as a functional yet striking companion for evening outers.
Full-grain Kenyan leather with premium cotton fabric lining
Embodying geometric perfection and clean Kenyan chic. This meticulously sculpted cross-body sling converts a daily essential carrier into a high-statement fashion design.
Premium cattle leather combined with woven tribal fabrics
A well-thought-out, slim wallet tailored to hold all cards, cash and keys without adding visual or physical bulk to your daily style.
Beautiful full-grain leather available in various shades and textures
A refined hand-held accessory designed to guarantee a memorable touch of elegance. Excellent for weddings, evening galas, and exclusive dinner parties.
Fine woven twill fabric paired with selected Nairobi cowhide leather
A gorgeous, ergonomic crossbody body bag styled for modern daily motion. Keeps your hands completely free and your values secure behind dual-layered fabrics.
Offered in premium Ankara cotton blend (Ksh 3,500) or rich Velvet Corduroy (Ksh 4,500)
An absolute carry-all hero with massive capability. Designed to comfortably handle heavy loads for travel, shopping, gym, beaches, or long day strolls through Nairobi.
100% thick African cotton fabrics (Uniwax/Woodin) with waterproof lining
The ideal shoulder bag: compact enough to tuck away when empty, yet expanding with its square bottom to hold your school, sports, or office layout, including a 15' laptop.
100% African cotton fabric with robust canvas-weave base and lining
Sophistication meets multi-functionality. This travel-ready crossover can be worn as a fanny pack, a shoulder bag, or carried as a wrist-let with its dispatchable strap system.
Premium bottom cow leather, custom leather strap, and authentic Ankara fabrics
Stately protection for your creative setup. Offers an incredibly thin profile with structural padding, creating a distinctive and highly refined professional style for boardrooms.
Full-grain pull-up luxury Kenyan leather with padded internal cotton layout
Slim, lightweight protective cases designed to slide easily into backpacks. Keeps your electronics fully cushioned against bumps with dual-layer density foam.
Authentic Uniwax or Woodin cotton fabrics, shock-absorbing density foam, cotton lining
A gorgeous travel washbag that stands out on any counter. Blends two beautifully contrasted African fabrics for a striking patchwork effect, while keeping toiletries perfectly organized.
Selected Ankara cotton fabric blends with heavy water-resistant interior lining
Compact and incredibly cute with a soft-structured travel form. Features vibrant handpicked motifs adding depth and artisanal character without losing heavy washbag functionality.
Premium Twill woven fabric and Ankara motif blends with water-resistant lining
The ideal chic companion for girls on the go. Perfectly sized to carry your smartphone, keys, cash-cards, and cosmetics without pulling down your shoulder.
Combo of selected cowhide leather accents and Ankara prints
Elevate your daily shopping with our classy double-sided carrier. Lightweight, weather-resistant, and super chic for school, gym, work, or airport duties.
Double-sided carrier bag combining heavy water-resistant cloth with Ankara accents
The ultimate travel partner for minimalists, stitched cleanly to safely hold cash currency, cards, and receipts without stretching or popping out.
100% full grain cow leather with edge piping finish
Travel in safety and high style. Keeps your passport, transit cards, and visa boarding docs incredibly organized in a slim profile that easily slips into jeans.
Sleek combination of premium leather trims and heavy canvas
Keep your sunglasses shielded in sheer style. Crafted carefully by skilled Kenyan leather artisans, the Jua holder features a tactile luxury texture and structured protection.
Durable handmade genuine cow leather
Vibrant, waterproof, and extremely multipurpose. Fastens nicely with a secure zipper, styled in hundreds of unique Nairobi Ankara colors to hold sunglasses, coins, or cosmetic lipsticks.
High-quality woven fabric with heavy internal cotton lining
The ultimate coin and card wallet. Beautifully hand-sewn to act as an easy slip-in accessory to coordinate with your matching daily Ankara outfits.
Genuine cotton Ankara canvas with neat high-spec zippers and water guards
A gorgeous, highly spacious cosmetics bag with standard wide zippers. Made with stunning Ankara artwork, designed to look lovely on any dresser.
Handpicked premium Ankara fabric with thick interior water-resistant lining
An elegant clutch for brief errands and evening strolls. Combines robust clean canvas colors with warm cultural geometric graphics.
Color-blocked premium canvas handaligned with handpicked Ankara motifs
A gorgeous, tiny crossbody sling boasting detailed beadwork that introduces unique character, pattern variations, and cultural luxury. Ideal for trendsetters.
Heavy-duty canvas decorated with hand-applied Kenyan glass beads
Elevate your formal suits, weddings, or dining settings with our premium, bold hand-made bowties. Fuses Nairobi high fashion into classic luxury wear.
100% fine cotton Ankara prints
Add a splash of rich culture and color to your hair setups. Safe for all medium to thick hair lengths, wrapping securely with voluminous soft folds.
Premium Ankara ruff cotton with premium elastic hair bands
Introduce beautiful warmth, deep texture, and cultural pride into your lounge or hotel spaces. Intrinsically crafted entirely by hand in Nairobi using complex decorative knot structures.
Premium heavy-duty twisted organic cotton cords with treated timber rods
Elevate your household greens. Knot-patterned with supreme strength to hold up to three clay or terracotta plant holders beautifully, preventing rust and moisture staining.
Thick natural organic cabling cords with rustic metal hoops
Born from the vibrant heartbeats and bustling creative energy of Nairobi, Kenya, in 2016, JOYCEGRACE Designs was founded with a singular, beautiful dream: to construct premium fashion accessories that celebrate African cultural identities in the modern global landscape.
Kenya’s rich aesthetic language is historically encoded into our textiles. By handpicking authentic Ankara prints, Woodin fabric collections, and premium local cow-hides, we combine legacy narratives with clean, modern, structural fashion silhouettes. The resulting bags are tactile storytelling pieces designed to make statements wherever you travel.
We focus heavily on creating stable job opportunities for talented young local artists and giving back to the Nairobi community.
Every detail—from hand-applying decorative beadworks on our canvas slings to hand-tying the intricately knotted macramé hangers—is done under one roof by Kenyan artisans. By cultivating an environment of growth and surreal milestones, Joyce Grace serves as an incubator for youth creativity and financial independence in modern Kenya.
“As a company, we pride ourselves on our core commitment to serving our customers the absolute best we can. Our company philosophy centers purely on the customer, and we firmly believe nothing matters more than satisfying your unique taste, and crafting items that last you a lifetime.”
Review detailed terms about custom branding, our return workflow, and global delivery schedules directly from our Nairobi hub.
We ship anywhere inside Kenya using consistently reliable courier partner services. Please note that delivery costs are separate and exclusive to the item's custom retail price.
• Main coverage: Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret
For orders destined for outside of East Africa, we work extensively with either EMS (Postal) or DHL Express because they are highly reliable in reaching the rest of the world.
Note: Import duties, customs fees, and local VAT sales taxes may be applied upon reaching your border. These charges are the recipient's responsibility.
Step inside our Nairobi creative workspace. Below are alternate perspectives, material logs, and unpublished scenes of our hand-knotting, framing, and weaving techniques.
