Melkam Design began in Addis Ababa with a simple aim: keep the craft of hand-loomed Habesha clothing alive, and make it easy for the diaspora to wear it wherever they've settled. Replace this paragraph with your own founding story.
Every kemis, netela and suit is made in small batches by hand, using cotton spun and woven the traditional way. That means production takes longer than a factory — and it means no two pieces are ever quite identical.
We built our ordering process, and this website, around one question we heard constantly: "can you ship this to me abroad?" Now you can order from Addis Ababa or from anywhere else.
Melkam Design began as a two-person workshop in Addis Ababa, working with a single loom.
Partnered with weaving families across the region to grow production without losing the handwoven standard.
First international shipments began reaching the Ethiopian diaspora in North America and Europe.
Launched online ordering with worldwide DHL Express delivery and local Telebirr payment.
Custom sizing, colors, or a wedding order — tell us what you have in mind.
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