Wearable art adds to the layers of what Zanzibar has become famous for, besides the pristine beaches, spices, and coral reefs. A necklace, earrings, headpieces, and body ornaments have become synonymous with the piece of Zanzibar that a tourist can physically take as a reminder of the Island.
A reminder that carries the tales of the archipelago long after the tourist has walked away from the white-sand beaches. Shiko Onyango is one of the artists making wearable art on the island.
She works under her internationally renowned brand, “Tribal Trend, by Shiko Onyango.” Her wearable art travels far beyond Zanzibar, adorning international stars such as Janet Jackson, Angélique Kidjo, Nigerian superstar Yemi Alade, among many other global icons.
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