UYAIIMA

MADE IN AFRICA BAGS

Welcome to UYAIMA

 (uh-yai-ima).

 We hope you like what you see, please select the category you wish to shop from the options below. 

Please note; all bags are handmade and may not be available for immediate shipping. We can confirm availability by mail.

Every bag is handcrafted & unique, no 2 bags are the exact same

Why Choose Us?

Uyaima produces high quality, cruelty free leather products locally sourced and made in Lagos, Nigeria. We support local businesses/artisans and aim to match global standards 

keep up the good work. My aunt did not even think the Idara purse is made in Nigeria considering how neat it is.. Weldone!

Yetunde
Satisfied customer
Great service, fast shipping, and very reasonable prices for products of such quality!
Fatima
Satisfied customer

Got my bag, it’s very well made. I appreciate you. I’m definitely buying more in custom colours. Great customer service!

Adams
Satisfied customer

About Us

Sharon

Founder/Creative Director

Uyaima is coined from two words; Uyai and Ima which are both from the ibibio dialect of the Akwa Ibom people of Nigeria

Uyai means Beauty and Ima means Love. We believe all our pieces are beautiful and made with love.

Run by Sharon Abak a young Nigerian woman from the Ibibio tribe of the Akwa Ibom people. The vision Is to highlight the beautiful culture of southern Nigeria and build a community of confident people passionate about challenging themselves and their sustainability choices to promote a safer and cleaner environment while supporting our local artisans and providing employment.

The U Y A I M A team aspires to serve with love and transparency 

Each bag is handcrafted and production takes between 9 to 12 working days