Handmade in Kampala, Uganda

Afrika Langi Designs

Kitenge fashion, bags and home goods, cut and sewn by hand. Made in Uganda for homes and wardrobes everywhere.

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ClothingKitenge and linen-with-kitenge for women, men and kids

African fabric bagsTotes and everyday bags in bold prints

Maasai & kitenge slippersIndoor slippers, loved by hotels and lodges

Home décorCushion covers, bed and table runners, throws

BathrobesSoft robes with kitenge trims

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Deborah Katana sewing kitenge fabric at her studio in Kampala — Deborah Katana at work in the Afrika Langi studio

Our story

Afrika Langi was founded by self-taught designer Deborah Katana. It began at home in Bugolobi, Kampala, with patching clothes in vibrant African fabrics. When COVID lockdown came, she turned her small sewing machine to kitenge face masks, and people kept coming back for more.

That small start has grown into a collection of bold, original pieces: personalised fashion and hospitality essentials such as bathrobes, indoor slippers, cushion covers, and bed and table runners. Each one is crafted from premium kikoy, kitenge, cotton and linen, with careful finishing and real African character.

"I believe every thread carries a future. That's why I don't just sew clothes — I sow dreams."Deborah Katana, founder

Every order supports young women and local suppliers in Uganda.

With love from the Pearl of Africa.

The women behind every pair

Our indoor slippers are made by a team of young women in Kampala. They cut the soles by hand, stitch every pair, and finish each one before it goes to a hotel, lodge or home.

Two Afrika Langi team members stitching slipper soles on sewing machines — Stitching slipper soles in the studio

Three women cutting slipper soles at an outdoor table — Cutting soles by hand

Three team members showing Afrika Langi Designs t-shirts — The Afrika Langi team

More than accessories

Every Afrika Langi piece is proudly Ugandan, made with care and finished by hand. A kitenge robe, a pair of Maasai-blanket slippers or a cushion cover in a bold print brings comfort, colour and culture into your home, and a story your family and guests will notice and remember.

Each piece is tailored to you: your size, your fabric, your colours. And because every order supports young women and local suppliers, what you buy keeps doing good long after it arrives.

How to order

Every piece is made to order, to your sizes, fabrics and quantities. Send us a message with what you like and we reply with price and delivery.

Message us on Instagram @afrika_langi Order on WhatsApp +256 752 229 777

Emailafrikalangi2@gmail.com

Hotels, lodges and shops: we also supply robes, slippers and décor in larger quantities. Because every piece is handcrafted, we recommend planning ahead so we can secure your fabrics and delivery dates.