Nairobi · Since 1988
Enduring pieces for everyday life.
Adelphi is a Nairobi-based maker crafting enduring pieces for everyday life since 1988.
Our purpose
Made with care, character, and the intention to last.
We believe the objects people live with every day should be made with care, character, and the intention to last.
Adelphi exists to create enduring pieces while contributing to the growth of contemporary craftsmanship in Kenya.
Our belief
Craft is shaped by place.
For generations, global craftsmanship has been associated with cities such as Florence, Paris, and Tokyo. Today, new centres of craft and design are emerging.
Nairobi is one of them. Adelphi represents Nairobi’s voice in this evolving global craft landscape.
Our mission
To design and craft enduring pieces in Nairobi that bring Kenyan craftsmanship and material culture to a global audience.
Material culture
Rooted in East African craft traditions.
Across the region, leather, canvas, and beadwork have long been part of everyday objects and cultural expression. These materials carry histories of trade, utility, adornment, and craftsmanship.
Adelphi brings these materials together through contemporary design.
- Leather
- For durability and structure
- Canvas
- For lightness and everyday function
- Beadwork
- As a subtle expression of African craft tradition