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Tukula (meaning "we grow") is an accesso-ries line based in Jinja, Uganda. We hire young women who are trained as seam-stresses but aren't able to find consistent

work. Along with a fair wage these women receive medical care, an encouraging work

environment, and access to savings programs.

In addition to our full time employees, we provide paid interships for women who are on the verge of dropping out of sewing

school so that they can continue with their studies and receive a job immediatly after graduating. By relieving the pressure of school fees, medical fees, and daily

expenses, these ladies are able to walk with expenses, these ladies are able to walk with confidence and joy.

By purchasing all of our materials in local markets we are able to help Uganda's

economy from start to finish. Each item is made from printed fabric called kitenge that is used in many Ugandan's day to day lives. Due to the inconsistency in availability of these prints, all of our items are made with "limited edition" prints, which give our "limited edition" prints, which give our

products a one of a kind quality. The tukula logo is screen printed on each of our

products, allowing the ladies the ability to learn a new skill and keep with our unique

design aesthetic.

“Autumn, the years last, loveliest smile” -William Cullen

the tote bag in blueThe brand new tote is the largest bag in our lineup, making it the ideal bag to carry your books to school or on trips to the market.

‘"No spring nor summer beauty hath such grace, as I have seen in one autumnal face. "-John Donne

on page 6: the kitenge clutch in multi

on page 7: the shami bag in maroon, blue, & brown

the head wrap

Our head wraps are by far our most desired product.Made in a variety of prints perfect for mixing and matching .

"I cannot endure to waste anything as precious as

autumn sunshine by staying in the house. by staying in the house. So I spend almost all the daylight hours in the

open air." -Nathaniel Hawthorne

carry us with you

www.tukula.org