• The TASWIRA Shop

  • THE AFRICAN STREETWEAR BRAND WITH A MISSION TO EMPOWER ECONOMIES OF WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES IN AFRICA.

  • MISSION

  • TASWIRA IS DEDICATED TO INSPIRING OUR AUDIENCE THROUGH OUR UNIQUE BUSINESS MODEL FUSING AFRICAN CULTURE, STREETWEAR, GLAM, AND MAKING A DIFFERNCE IN THE WORLD.

  • VISION

  • TO EXPERIENCE A WORLD WHERE AFRICA’S ECOMOMIES CAN THRIVE DUE TO THE IMPACT OF FEMALE ENTREPRENUERSHIP AND SUPPORT OF ACCESSIBLE EDUCATION THROUGH OUR ONLINE CONTRIBUTIONS.

The TASWIRA Shop

THE AFRICAN STREETWEAR BRAND WITH A MISSION TO EMPOWER ECONOMIES OF WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES IN AFRICA.

MISSION

TASWIRA IS DEDICATED TO INSPIRING OUR AUDIENCE THROUGH OUR UNIQUE BUSINESS MODEL FUSING AFRICAN CULTURE, STREETWEAR, GLAM, AND MAKING A DIFFERNCE IN THE WORLD.

VISION

TO EXPERIENCE A WORLD WHERE AFRICA’S ECOMOMIES CAN THRIVE DUE TO THE IMPACT OF FEMALE ENTREPRENUERSHIP AND SUPPORT OF ACCESSIBLE EDUCATION THROUGH OUR ONLINE CONTRIBUTIONS.

Our Story

Taswira is a brand that represents and contributes hands-on with the empowerment of people in African communities on a global scale.
Our products and materials are sourced from Kenya which feed into the struggling economies of women-owned businesses. Through our success, we are able to support Bamburi Women’s Empowerment Group located in Mombasa, Kenya.
A center where technological resources, skills training, and education are provided freely and safely.
To our consumers, our mission is to share with you a product with a purpose. A collection and contribution  anyone can model that helps families in poverty, advocates social injustices, and promotes African culture.
Done through e-commerce, our website is able to reach global heights marketing to a worldwide audience. Where as in local African communities, technology and education in the use of tech is inaccessible.

*NEW SAFARI COLLECTION

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TASWIRA SUMMER 21’

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Taswira Facial Oil Made with Neem

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BAMBURI MASKS
BAMBURI MASKS
BAMBURI MASKS
BAMBURI MASKS
BAMBURI MASKS
BAMBURI MASKS
BAMBURI MASKS
BAMBURI MASKS
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BAMBURI MASKS

Bamburi Women’s Empowerment Center
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Our sustainable production allows opportunities for growth by working with local Seattle fashion interns to create hand sewn African masks sourced from small women-owned businesses in Kenya. 

All sourcing is through Bamburi Women’s Empowerment Center. Not only do these “SUSTAINABLE MASKS” provide jobs for artisans and entrepreneurs, but they contribute to the growth of the center in providing resources for women who need guidance in developing and growing their businesses. 

Cotton Fabric / Satin Lined

 ONE SIZE Custom fit for comfort and flexibility 

THE BUCKET HATS THAT GIVE BACK

The origin of these one of a kind pieces began during 2019 in Mombasa, Kenya. As each patterned fabric has been sourced from Individual women-owned businesses apart of The Bamburi Women’s Empowerment Center. A 2 -year concept found and carefully constructed by hand in Seattle, WA. The purpose behind “The Sustainable Bucket Hat” was to manifest the culmination of African culture and American street style in a way that beautifies the evolution of Africa in a modern world. TASWIRA’s vision is to highlight this era as a time where fashion meets purpose, and where purpose is equally distributed through fair trade.

SUSTAINABLE BUCKET HATS

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WHAT ARE WAIST BEADS?

Believe it or not, the beauty of waist beads is not only served by their looks... they actually hold many purposes. 

- Waist beads originated from ancient African culture. When you look at tribes like the Masaai Tribe in Kenya, that follow traditions from 100yrs ago...you’ll notice dozens of intricately designed beading wrapped around each warrior and woman of the tribe. With an organic lifestyle of no cost, this often serves as their source of income among tourists.

-  In most areas of Africa where poverty levels are highly impacted.. women’s sex education, and resources such as birth control or pregnancy tests are completely inaccessible. Waist beads have culturally been used to determine and track pregnancies. As the baby grows, the waist beads move higher up the body. It’s beautiful witnessing where your waist beads have previously been and currently are post pregnancy.

- Weight loss! TASWIRA’s bead sets come in 3 different sizes! Where you can wear multiple sizes at once, OR may switch out sizes when transitioning on a weight loss journey. This also applies to tracking bloating throughout the day! 

- Lastly, waist beads serve as the most feminine accessory that you may wear at ALL times. Which is what makes our designs so special. 

Limited Edition ZEBRA TASWIRA SWEATPANTS

Limited Edition ZEBRA TASWIRA SWEATPANTS

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Our 2nd Launch of TASWIRA SWEATPANTS incorporates zebra print into this LIMITED EDITION Collection. 

Within this Collection ... 30% of proceeds are collected and donated in support of Bamburi Women’s Empowerment Center in Mombasa, Kenya. Offering women of all ages, a center that educates one another in the possibilities of technology, learning new skills, and developing a self-confidence that drives students to reaching their entrepreneurial dreams and prosperity.

Wash but DO NOT DRY - this helps the Terri cloth fabric last forever! 

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CUSTOM TASWIRA TROUSERS BY WINFRED KAWILA MUNGITHYA

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Jewelry

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Creative Director / CEO

Jambo! I am Avery Barnes, a self-taught entrepreneur and philanthropist, who began to broaden my global perspective at 19 by solo-travelling to parts of Asia and Africa. During my travels, I quickly recognized the drastic need for survival these communities actively suffer from... which enabled me to see the opportunities and privilage the average United States citizen actually has.

The beginning of TASWIRA, was inspired by my value of freedom and curiosity for creating opportunities and seeing results of change starting within Mombasa, Kenya.

By applying innovative solutions in the use of technology and to help the Bamburi Women's Empowerment Center raise capital funding for education, my passion and commitment to TASWIRA drove me to grow a small business into one that will provide the group... the essential equipment, resources , and environment that will make a bigger difference in Africa as a whole.

"It's our vision, that's why we fight."