K. Casey-Lifestyle, Art & Design

Kenya Casey Designs was founded in 1998 by Kenya “Afam” Casey. Influenced and inspired by her travels, Kenya uses a variety of fabrics, vibrant colors, and rich textures to create her eclectic brand of products that are stylish, elegant, and unique. She aspires to distinctly combine her love for vintage styles, African culture, and urban flavor into inspirational and functional pieces that enhance

daily life. She states, “My hope is that by combining styles and cultures, my collections may contribute in some way to the harmonious union of the global community.” Kenya is definitely a global citizen. She has lived abroad and spent significant amounts of time in Africa, Europe, Asia and Jamaica. Kenya received her first sewing machine, as a gift from her mother and mentor, at the tender age of nine-years old. That same machine rests in her workroom today! She also possesses a keen photographic eye, which produces vivid images that are captivating in their beauty and simplicity, with subjects that often bring attention to the unnoticed and under-appreciated. Kenya is a graduate of Clark Atlanta University and Howard University. Her designs include receiving blankets, unique handbags, home textiles, photography, and greeting cards.