Our Story

At Inara, everything begins with a spark of light. The name itself means “ray of light”, a reminder of what we want our jewelry to bring into people’s lives: warmth, meaning, and beauty that feels connected to something deeper.

We are a small-scale Nairobi-based brand with a big heart. Together with a close-knit team of five artisans, we hand-forge every piece from recycled brass, sometimes pairing it with pearls, stones, beads, bone, or horn that are carefully and ethically sourced. To us, jewelry isn’t just about adornment, it’s about honoring culture, giving new life to discarded materials, and supporting the hands that make it.

Our process is simple but intentional, we take what others might see as waste and transform it into pieces full of story and spirit. This way, nothing is lost, materials are reborn, traditions are kept alive, and artisans earn fair, dignified work. Each creation carries with it the rhythm of the busy Kariobangi South market, the patience of handwork, and the pride of a community that believes in beauty with purpose.

Inara is more than a brand, it’s our way of spreading the gospel of brass. We believe jewelry should carry weight beyond shine. A weight of heritage, of resilience, of conscious living. When you wear Inara, you don’t just wear jewelry, you carry a piece of story, a piece of light, and a reminder that beauty and responsibility can go hand in hand.

Karibu (Welcome).