Shwanda Kollection
Shwanda Kollection is a powerhouse Afro-centric brand, born in Uganda and Kenya, specializing in handmade recycled brass jewellery.
Founded by Yvonne Shwanda, an alumna of the Bold Woman Fund and winner of the Creative DNA 2.0 cohort of 2024 - a programme funded by the British Council, Shwanda Kollection stands at the intersection of ethical craftsmanship and powerful self-expression.
Each piece is a handcrafted work of art, meticulously shaped by local artisans using sustainable, recycled brass. Designed for modern trailblazers, Shwanda’s collections combine striking minimalism with statement-making flair, captured in her latest lookbook, which showcases elegant earrings and refined fringe pieces.
Shwanda doesn't just design jewellery, she narrates stories. With a keen eye for detail and visual storytelling, she creates pieces that reflect heritage, identity, and inner strength.
More than adornment, each item is wearable art, empowering the wearer and celebrating craft, culture, and sustainability.
Meet Shwanda Kollection at AFWL2025, showcased both on the catwalk and in the Exhibition Hall as a testament to African ingenuity and creativity, backed by the British Council’s Creative DNA initiative.
