Founded in 2012, SOKO is a women-led jewelry brand empowering Kenyan artisans through fair pay and sustainable production. Their innovative platform connects local craftspeople directly with the global market, creating ethical, high-quality jewelry made from responsibly sourced materials. Best known for their gold-plated collections, SOKO offers modern necklaces, rings, and earrings that combine timeless design with meaningful impact. Every piece is handcrafted in Kenya — for women who value both beauty and purpose.
SOKO
Founded in 2012, SOKO is a women-led jewelry brand empowering Kenyan artisans through fair pay and sustainable production. Their innovative platform connects local craftspeople directly with the global market, creating ethical, high-quality jewelry made from responsibly sourced materials. Best known for their gold-plated collections, SOKO offers modern necklaces, rings, and earrings that combine timeless design with meaningful impact. Every piece is handcrafted in Kenya — for women who value both beauty and purpose.
Transparency
- SOKO provides clear details on their supply chain and strives for continuous innovation by discovering new fashion and innovating style within their supply chain.
- Check out SOKO’s video on their products and the facilities in which they are made.
- SOKO uses virtual factory technology, which connects the artisan network to their global customers at an affordable cost and ease.
- They also share some information about where they source their materials from.
Fair Labor
- SOKO Artisans earn nearly 5x more than an average artisan workshop in Kenya.
- SOKO partnered with the United Nations Trust Fund and created a jewelry collection that would raise money in hopes to end violence against women.
- SOKO seeks long-term sustainable sovereignty with their artisans and provides them with space to work on other projects within their community.
- They also train artisans to help build their own workshops.
- To improve their fair labor score, SOKO can invest in the communities in Kenya where they make jewelry.
Sustainably Made
- The majority of SOKO’s materials are recycled and are created with raw sustainable materials in mind.
- SOKO’s silver jewelry is produced by using 100% recycled water.
- SOKO can improve their sustainably made score by using sustainable packaging material for shipping.
