"Maasai Shield" Beaded Dog Lead

Red, black, and white random pattern with circles on black leather.

Leads are not recommended for dogs that pull or for dogs over 50 pounds.

Every piece is individually handcrafted using high-quality and hard-wearing leather and hand-cast buckles & clasps. It takes on average a day for a mama to bead a dog collar and 2 days to bead a belt. The beads are hand sewn on the first layer of leather.  Our workshop in Nairobi then adds the hardware and the second layer of leather, glued & sewn to the back for softness & durability.

The Maasai mamas are given artistic freedom to express their artistic flair with each and every design, to encourage and safeguard the integrity of their culture. This is the beauty of our product offering and our wish to avoid mass-produced identical products. As such, a slight difference in design is to be expected.

Every bead color means something different to the Maasai mamas.

Red - Representing the bravery, strength, and unity of the Maasai Tribe as they face incredible challenges each day. 

White - Represents the color of cow’s milk that provides sustained nourishment. White symbolizes purity and the health of the Maasai Tribe and their livestock.

Black - Representing the color of the people and the daily struggles they endure. Black symbolizes the unity, harmony, and solidarity of the Maasai Tribe.

Not just a pretty collar or belt – these are made to be enjoyed.

We maintain a large stock list of products but from time to time your order might need to be produced in Kenya. We will send you an email within 48 hours to let you know if your order is currently available or not. Thanks for your understanding and for shopping with us.