Starting small and growing organically is a plus....
“In terms of expansion, I strongly believe in organic growth as there is nothing more motivating or satisfying… The biggest lesson I’ve learned is to dream big, but start small.”
– Zainab Ashadu is the Founder and Creative Director of Zashadu Bags in Nigeria. Zainab has a diverse background encompassing Curatorship, Architecture, Acting and Fashion Styling. Zashadu is a leading British/Nigerian sustainable luxury brand, that specialises in hand-crafted leather pieces. They work with local sustainably sourced leathers, farmed exotic skins and rough cut precious stones set in brass. All Zashuda pieces are created at their workspace in Lagos by a team that benefits from traditional techniques passed down through generations by a community of local artisans.