About us

WHO WE ARE

We create an array of African bags and accessories from a fine selection of African made fabrics, leather and sometimes recycled materials .

Our pieces are crafted to radiate both contemporary and the pure African styles using very colourful fabrics and simple technics. Every product is handmade by local craftmen who use very basic methods with the aim of maintaining originality.

Our handmade bags are predominantly made from local wax print, tie dye fabrics, kente fabrics; other woven fabrics all made in Africa and sometimes recycled cocoa sacks and leather.

Unlike mass production bags, our bags are pieces of art with individual identities thus each bag is distinct and unique in every way.

Our designs are captivating, truly African as well as contemporary and radiate the bright African Sun.
Oyé has provided a livelihood for our tailors and craftsmen.

 

Our Materials

Our handmade bags are predominantly made from leather, African wax print, tie dye fabrics, kente fabrics; other woven fabrics all made in Ghana and parts of Africa and sometimes recycled cocoa sacks from Ghana and left over leathers from production houses in Italy.
We find use for all those leather leftovers which are no longer useful for the factories in Italy after they make all the beautiful designer bags. Unlike mass production bags, our bags are pieces of art with individual identities thus each bag is distinct and unique in every way. Our designs are captivating, truly African as well as contemporary and radiate the bright African Sun.

 

Social Responsibility

Oye works with local craftsmen who use their skill and market women who source for the fabrics. Oye has provided a means of livelihood for our craftsmen and has improved their lives, we have also provided training for young men and women and created jobs in the process. Through Oye, local craftsmen have gained employment and the platform to put their skills to bare. Every item is handmade in Ghana. Originally a Banker by profession, the founder of Oye Bags & Clothing has found greater fulfilment in designing and marketing intriguing African bags and accessories all over the world. Through Oye, her passion of creating jobs in her community, providing a livelihood for the less privilege whilst sharing Africa with the world is materialised.