Founded in 2011 by friends Dana Alikhani and Tatiana Santo Domingo, we are a London-based fashion and lifestyle brand devoted to exceptional craftsmanship and the enduring beauty of things made by hand.
Over the last twenty years, we have journeyed across the globe, collaborating with 41 artisan communities in more than 20 countries.
Guided by a spirit of curiosity and cultural exchange, we create ethically produced collections that honour traditional techniques, celebrate storytelling and bring a sense of wonder to everyday life.
Every piece carries with it the skill, heritage and artistry of the people who make it.
Muzungu Sisters only uses natural, sustainable, biodegradable materials that leave minimal trace on our environment. Just as our pieces are designed to be kept for years to come, we believe in a conscious, conservative approach to consumption
We support women and men in communities across the globe through economic empowerment and collaborative, reliable partnerships.
We work to not only safeguard ancient craft techniques but to connect artisan made goods with the global luxury landscape.
We have traveled across the world to find the most unusual, beautiful, sustainable, fabrics; the best embroiderers, weavers, and ateliers. Our items never go out of style, and are designed to be worn for years to come.
Muzungu Sisters pieces are ethically handmade, handwoven and hand-embroidered only in small ateliers, fully certified ethical production facilities exceeding ILO (International Labour Organisation) standards.
The Founders
Dana Alikhani
Dana was born and raised in Cyprus. Dana is Iranian and has a strong connection to her culture.
At 17, she moved to London to study Social Anthropology at SOAS; after graduation she obtained a Masters Degree from Columbia University in Human Rights. She focused her attention on ethical labour practices, an interest that eventually led her to the founding of Muzungu Sisters.
Before launching the company in 2011, Dana held positions at the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), Human Rights Watch in New York, and worked as a Middle East political analyst in London. She lives with her husband and three children.
Tatiana Santo Domingo
Of Brazilian-Colombian origin, Tatiana Santo Domingo was born in New York and raised in Switzerland and France. Tatiana attended the American University in London, where she studied photography and visual communications.
Throughout her career, Tatiana worked with AEFFE in New York, art director and founder of GB65 Giovanni Bianco, and at Vanity Fair, Tatiana has developed a renowned fashion sensibility, which she now uses to curate the Muzungu Sisters selections.
She lives with her husband, three children and two dogs.
