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Marishka Bow front crop top in Orange Reptilian £35.00

Dalitso Maxi Wrap Dress with sleeves in Pink Lily Pond £89.00

Sitima Bar Necklace £36.00

Sitima Bar Necklace

£36.00

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We have partnered with social enterprise YEWO, to bring you beautiful, responsibly made jewellery from northern Malawi.

'Sitima' means 'Boat' in Tumbuka, the language of Northern Malawi. And if you have seen fishing boats on lake Malawi, you'll know why! Handcrafted from recycled brass, the Sitima necklace comes on a 14” matte chain in a satin gold finish

Each unique piece is made by hand solar-powered workshop in Malawi. No two pieces are identical— slight variations should be embraced.

Materials: Satin brass, 14” satin matte-gold plated brass chain

Every YEWO order comes with a jewelry care card, hand sewn linen bag, and a polish pad to help maintain your item. Please read the care tab for more information on cleaning and storing your jewellery.
BR A S S

Brass is a metal alloy comprised of copper and zinc. Known for its durability, brass has been used for centuries in Africa and is a sustainable alternative to gold. Today almost 90% of all brass in the world is recycled.

It is the nature of brass to evolve and tarnish over time. Some love this antiqued, darker look, while others prefer to keep their jewelry bright and shiny. Humidity, products on your skin, and your bodies natural chemistry are some of the things that speed up this process.

To avoid oxidation, remove jewelry before showering, working out, or using sprays of any kind. When not wearing your jewelry we recommend storing in a sealed bag in a dry area away from sunlight and heat.

Clean unwanted tarnish and darker spots using the pro polish pad provided. Simply buff with the pad until the tarnish is lifted and the piece becomes shiny again. If pieces become heavily tarnished, we recommend using ‘Brasso’ - an affordable cleaning product found at most hardware shops and is excellent for removing stubborn marks and tarnish.

T E A K

Malawi is known for their incredibly talented wood carvers-- from dug out canoes to decorative wooden masks, this skillset is found across the country. We wanted to embrace this art form by incorporating wood elements in our designs.

The wood components are all hand-carved from teak off-cuts purchased directly from the Forestry Department and provide a living, fair-paid wage to the four independent carvers.

Similar to skin, wood can dry out over time. We recommend rehydrating your teak pieces by applying a small amount of coconut or olive oil and then buff it dry.
The YEWO workshop is based in a mountainous rural village in Malawi where roughly 95% of the community are either unemployed (depending solely on subsistence farming— growing enough food annually for their family) or working in the informal economic sector (i.e. selling goods in the marketplace or one-off jobs— usually paid well below minimum wage). Almost all of the team had previously never held a job in the formal economic sector, had access to reliable income, or knew a single thing about making jewelry before starting work at YEWO.

Employees benefit from living wages, nutritious meals, paid leave, as well as training and healthcare support.

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Pinda Oval Brass Earrings Sold Out

Pinda Oval Brass Earrings

Sold Out £35.00

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We have partnered with social enterprise YEWO, to bring you beautiful, responsibly made jewellery from northern Malawi.

'Pinda' means 'fold' in Tumbuka, the language of Northern Malawi. These unique and original earrings will definitely make a statement! Handcrafted from recycled brass and sterling silver posts, the Pinda earrings comes in a satin finish.

Each unique piece is made by hand solar-powered workshop in Malawi. No two pieces are identical— slight variations should be embraced.

Materials: Satin brass, sterling silver posts

Every order comes with a jewelry care card, hand sewn linen bag, and a gift box. Please read the care tab for more information on cleaning + storing your jewellery.
BR A S S

Brass is a metal alloy comprised of copper and zinc. Known for its durability, brass has been used for centuries in Africa and is a sustainable alternative to gold. Today almost 90% of all brass in the world is recycled.

It is the nature of brass to evolve and tarnish over time. Some love this antiqued, darker look, while others prefer to keep their jewelry bright and shiny. Humidity, products on your skin, and your bodies natural chemistry are some of the things that speed up this process.

To avoid oxidation, remove jewelry before showering, working out, or using sprays of any kind. When not wearing your jewelry we recommend storing in a sealed bag in a dry area away from sunlight and heat.

Clean unwanted tarnish and darker spots using the pro polish pad provided. Simply buff with the pad until the tarnish is lifted and the piece becomes shiny again. If pieces become heavily tarnished, we recommend using ‘Brasso’ - an affordable cleaning product found at most hardware shops and is excellent for removing stubborn marks and tarnish.

T E A K

Malawi is known for their incredibly talented wood carvers-- from dug out canoes to decorative wooden masks, this skillset is found across the country. We wanted to embrace this art form by incorporating wood elements in our designs.

The wood components are all hand-carved from teak off-cuts purchased directly from the Forestry Department and provide a living, fair-paid wage to the four independent carvers.

Similar to skin, wood can dry out over time. We recommend rehydrating your teak pieces by applying a small amount of coconut or olive oil and then buff it dry.
The YEWO workshop is based in a mountainous rural village in Malawi where roughly 95% of the community are either unemployed (depending solely on subsistence farming— growing enough food annually for their family) or working in the informal economic sector (i.e. selling goods in the marketplace or one-off jobs— usually paid well below minimum wage). Almost all of the team had previously never held a job in the formal economic sector, had access to reliable income, or knew a single thing about making jewelry before starting work at YEWO.

Employees benefit from living wages, nutritious meals, paid leave, as well as training and healthcare support.

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Yamikani 3/4 Sleeve Shirt Dress in Blue Enchanted Forest £109.00

Yamikani 3/4 Sleeve Shirt Dress in Blue Enchanted Forest

£109.00

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A classic shape, reinvented with a touch of joy from our hand-picked prints. Flared smock dress, featuring 3/4 sleeves, two handy pockets and buttons all the way up. Wear alone as a dress or unbuttoned as a jacket over your favourite look.

Eve wears a size M and is 170cm tall

Ethically made from locally sourced 100% midweight cotton

Sourced and made in Malawi by the talented artisans at the Mayamiko workshop. Scan the QR code on the care label of your garment to meet the team who made your clothes.

Artisanal product: fabrics imperfection and some discolouration may occur. Print alignment may vary on individual pieces. Our button-holes are individually hand-sewn and can look a little wobbly at times!

These measurements refer to the finished garment and are in cm. Please note that the garments are made in 100% cotton, and there is no stretch. Every piece is individually made by lovely humans, so please allow 1.5cm +/- when checking your size. Measurements are indicative.

Read more about our products and ethics in the About Us section
Locally sourced and made in Malawi by the talented Mayamiko artisans team in our lovely fair trade workshop

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Read more about our products and ethics in the About Us section
Keep me looking lovely

Hand wash me with cold water or wash at 30 degrees with similar colours. Only wash when needed, and dry in the air if you can, it keeps me looking lovely for longer and is kinder to the environment

Artisanal product: fabrics imperfection and some discolouration may occur

Delivery

Mayamiko offers Free UK Delivery on orders over £95 by tracked postal service

For orders under £95 and worldwide delivery and rates click here here to read out rates

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Kuwala Tulip Dress in Green Reptilian £79.00

dresses with a story

Each Mayamiko dress has its own unique story.

Made with hand-picked materials from the local fabric market, cut and sewn with love in our solar-powered workshop in Malawi, and packaged with care by Mail Out, a wonderful social enterprise that supports humans with learning difficulties.

Mini, midi or maxi, wrap or kaftan, beach or work, we have designed a selection of evergreen styles that you will love and cherish for many years. Because #LovedClothesLast

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Tops for every occasion

If clothes were people, tops would definitely be every girl's BFF!

We know that. Over the years we have refined our top designs to create the perfect pieces fusing style, beauty, craftsmanship and sustainability. Chose between locally sourced materials, upcycled reclaimed fabrics, certified organic textiles and ancient fabrics with light footprint such as linen.

Each piece is made with love by our partners, under ethical and fair trade conditions, putting people and planet at the heart.

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Sizing Chart

Women's sizing at Mayamiko is in line with UK standard sizing. When in doubt or if in between sizes, we recommend going one size up, as the fabric is not stretchy and the fit is snug. You are also welcome to contact us for individual product queries, and we'll do our best to help!

USA	UK/AU/NZ	Italy	France	Germany	Japan	Russia
2	6	38	34	32	7	40
4	8	40	36	34	9	42
6	10	42	38	36	11	44
8	12	44	40	38	13	46
10	14	46	42	40	15	48
12	16	48	44	42	17	50
14	18	50	46	44	19	52
16	20	52	48	46	21	54

Women's Dual Sizing Chart

	XS/UK6	S/UK8-10	M/UK10-12	L/UK12-14	XL16
Bust	80cm	87cm	97cm	102cm	110cm
Waist	62cm	69cm	79cm	84cm	92cm
Hips	86cm	94cm	102cm	107cm	115cm

Women's t-shirt sizing

	S	M	L
Chest	47.5cm	50cm	52.5cm
Length (from side neck point)	66cm	68cm	70cm

Women's lounge shorts

With a a drawstring fastening to the front and an elasticated back waist are shorts are fully adjustable. Below is a guide only.

	S	M	L
UK size	8-10	10-12	12-14

Men's t-shirt sizing

Chest

47.5cm

50.5cm

53.5cm

Length

(from side neck point)

70cm

72cm

74cm

USA	UK/AU/NZ	Italy	France	Germany	Japan	Russia
2	6	38	34	32	7	40
4	8	40	36	34	9	42
6	10	42	38	36	11	44
8	12	44	40	38	13	46
10	14	46	42	40	15	48
12	16	48	44	42	17	50
14	18	50	46	44	19	52
16	20	52	48	46	21	54

USA	UK/AU/NZ	Italy	France	Germany	Japan	Russia
2	6	38	34	32	7	40
4	8	40	36	34	9	42
6	10	42	38	36	11	44
8	12	44	40	38	13	46
10	14	46	42	40	15	48
12	16	48	44	42	17	50
14	18	50	46	44	19	52
16	20	52	48	46	21	54

USA	UK/AU/NZ	Italy	France	Germany	Japan	Russia
2	6	38	34	32	7	40
4	8	40	36	34	9	42
6	10	42	38	36	11	44
8	12	44	40	38	13	46
10	14	46	42	40	15	48
12	16	48	44	42	17	50
14	18	50	46	44	19	52
16	20	52	48	46	21	54