Tanzania
Made by hand. Worn with intention.
Some things cannot be manufactured. They can only be made — by women who have been doing this their whole lives, in a place the world has not yet caught up with.
Tanzania · Hand-dyed straw hats & bags · Crafted by Tanzanian women artisans
A creative director.
A native of the land.
A shared vision.
Sai partnered with Rosemary Kokuhilwa — a Tanzanian creative director and native of the region — to co-create a line of hand-dyed straw hats and bags made entirely by skilled Tanzanian women artisans.
Every piece carries the colors of the Serengeti and the coastline of Zanzibar. Every stitch reflects a woman who put her hands to it.
Hand-dyed. Sun-dried. Carried across continents.
Multi-generational.
Maasai. Magnificent.
The campaign was headlined by multi-generational women — including Maasai women as models — to honor their culture and demonstrate that beauty has no age and no single story.
These women were not a backdrop. They were the story.
This was not charity. It was collaboration.
— Sai Sankoh
Every purchase
goes further
than your wardrobe.
A percentage of every sale from the handcrafted hats and bags goes directly back to the women who made them — providing financial independence and recognition for their craft.
A local Tanzanian artist was also commissioned to hand-paint a couture gown for auction, with proceeds benefiting the local arts community.
The Serengeti. The artisans. The women who made this possible.
Questions About the Collection
Who made the Tanzania Collection?
The collection was created through a collaboration between Sai Sankoh, Tanzanian creative director Rosemary Kokuhilwa, and skilled Tanzanian women artisans. It is a Sai Sankoh luxury fashion collection rooted in African artisan craft and East African textile traditions.
Where are the hats and bags made?
The luxury handcrafted hats and bags are made in Tanzania by local women artisans using traditional hand-dyeing and weaving techniques. Each piece is inspired by the colors of the Serengeti and the coastline of Zanzibar.
Does the Tanzania Collection support local artisans?
Yes. A percentage of every sale from the handcrafted hats and bags goes directly back to the Tanzanian women who made them, providing financial independence and recognition for their craft. This is not charity. It is collaboration.
Who are the women in the campaign?
The campaign features multi-generational women including Maasai women as models, honoring their culture and demonstrating that beauty has no age and no single story. These women were not a backdrop. They were the story.
Are these women artisan made accessories?
Yes. Every hat and bag in the Tanzania Collection is a women artisan made accessory — handcrafted in Tanzania using traditional techniques. No two pieces are identical. Each one carries the mark of the woman who made it.
The hands behind
the hat.
Shop the collection. Support the women who made it.
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What to wear in Tanzania
Tanzania is three trips in one. The plains of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro, the spice-island streets of Stone Town, and the white beaches of Zanzibar. Your wardrobe needs to carry all three without overpacking.
For the safari days, lean into breathable kaftans and easy separates in warm, grounded tones, with a layer for cool mornings and dust. In Stone Town, lighter, modest cover that respects the local culture, shoulders and knees covered, which a flowing kaftan handles with grace. On the coast, the brief opens up to bold prints and beach-to-dinner ease.
Tanzania is also close to our heart. Some of the handwork behind Sai Sankoh hats and bags is made here, which you can read about on our social impact page. Wearing the line in Tanzania closes a beautiful circle.
From Sai Sankoh, the Black-owned resort wear house named Best Resortwear by D Magazine and worn by Beyoncé, Iman and Tamron Hall.
Questions women ask
What should I wear in Stone Town, Zanzibar?
Modest, breathable cover that respects local culture. Shoulders and knees covered, light fabrics, and a flowing kaftan that keeps you cool and appropriate.
What do you wear on a Tanzanian safari?
Warm neutrals and grounded prints, breathable kaftans and separates, a layer for cool mornings, and closed shoes for the bush.
Is Tanzania good for beach resort wear?
On the Zanzibar coast, yes. Bold prints, goddess kaftans, and beach-to-dinner dresses are perfect there.
How do I pack for safari and beach in one trip?
Build around warm-toned prints that work in the bush and on the sand. A goddess kaftan bridges both, and a shirt dress covers town.
