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African surface pattern design deserves a bigger stage—beyond beadwork, curios, and textiles. While it thrives in traditional crafts and cottage industries, its presence in digital, industrial, and mass manufacturing remains limited. By embracing authentic African patterns in everyday products, we unlock new possibilities for local manufacturing, design innovation, and economic opportunity. As Pei (2016) suggests, cultural sustainability must be recognised as a vital dimension of sustainable development—one that also champions social equity and cultural inclusion.
Textiles carry a deep cultural code, encoding history, identity, and tradition in every thread. Preserving these expressions means embracing both tradition and innovation, ensuring they remain living art forms with enduring cultural and economic value.
Kenya’s apparel industry stands at a turning point. AGOA’s uncertainty could be the push we need to rethink, rebuild, and own our future.
As digital technology evolves, consumers are expecting more from their purchases — especially a sense of individual identity. Hyper-personalization means tailoring products not just to customer segments, but to the individual. In short, people want what they wear, use or display to reflect who they are, not just what’s available.
At UndaMeta, we believe that African textiles are more than just fabric; they are stories, culture and identity woven into every thread. That’s why we are launching a movement that celebrates the brilliance of African design and craftsmanship; Be MetaOrdinary.
In the ever-evolving world of e-commerce, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. Enter UndaMeta vendor mock-ups, a technology that’s set to improve online shopping experiences for both our vendors and our customers.
From its Persian origins to its adaptation along the Swahili coast, the paisley pattern continues to inspire. Discover more about its rich journey in Kenya.
We are the new ancestors. It is UndaMeta’s mission to create a digital legacy for African surface pattern designs.
We are excited to unveil our latest collection: the “B” range of textiles. This new digitally printed line features seven exquisite fabric types, each designed to cater to a variety of aesthetic and functional needs, while staying true to our commitment to sustainability.
For the first time ever, our platform allows customers to discover the designers behind the textiles, understand their inspiration, and directly contribute to compensating them through commissions.
Referred to as a trillion-dollar industry, fashion possesses immense social and economic possibilities. Hence, tapping into the African textile and fashion value chain’s potential makes good business sense.
Not only are S.PSS for Distributed Economies stable in creating shared value, but inherently, they drive social cohesion and equity within the communities they serve
We wanted a name that passed the scrutiny of Africaness, was distinctive, easy to spell and pronounce.
This is a very potent question, particularly for Kenyans.
Cotton is a commodity that is subject to the vagaries of the local and international Commodities market.
We are thrilled to welcome you to our new platform, UndaMeta.