OUR STORY
ABOUT THE
BRAND
EILAF is a LUXURY handbag and accessories brand, designed by Eilaf Osman, that combines high-quality craftsmanship, minimalist silhouettes, and East African techniques to bring thoughtful products to the world.
"Strong childhood memories of summers spent in Sudan, with my grandmother and her friends drinking tea on the porch tellingtribal folklore tales, has manifested itself asthe foundation for the brand. I've been inspired by East African art as the starting point for my designs and I work with artisans around the world to create high-quality pieces centered on craftsmanship."
- EILAF OSMAN
Our short film 'The Resilience of Weaving'
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FOUNDER EILAF OSMAN
Photographed by Nassor Othman on Kizimkazi beach, Zanzibar.
INTENTIONAL AND ORGANIC DESIGN
EILAF interrupts monolithic narratives through which East African art is viewed and understood. We push the boundaries of the most traditional rules to create a fresh point of view. Redefining conventional luxury by introducing East African artisanal motifs to create a visual twist. The bags we have created are organic in form, inspired by East African culture, nature and lightness, created from feelings and pure intuition, resulting in raw, sculptural and mesmerizing creations that come packed with history.
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Eilaf Osman with the SS24 Large Dom Basket Bag.
SUSTAINABLE AND RESPONSIBLE PERSPECTIVES
We craft timeless, high-quality pieces using materials and practices grounded in circularity principles. Each bag is handmade with care and thoughtfulness, yielding durable and functional accessories designed to travel with you effortlessly, by your side, for years to come.