The Ogene Collection is inspired by Ogene, a musical instrument but also a tool used by the town cryer to call for gatherings in Igbo communities of eastern Nigeria.
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Long long time ago in the Kingdom of Obodo Oma lived a king called Oranwezue. He was loved by his family and the entire kingdom.
The whole village would gather at his palace every night to wine and dine. When it was time to eat, the men of the kingdom would spread white clean cloth on the ground. The King would politely ask a child from the crowd to play the magic drum...
LET YOUR STYLE TELL A STORY
Akụkọ premium quality bamboo socks let you express your style and story with every step. Akụkọ means “story” in igbo. With our roots in Nigeria and our feet in Sweden we create space for African stories and make sustainable and vibrant statement socks to carry our messages to the world.
Whether you want to add a colorful twist to your corporate wear, vibe up your streetstyle or add some style to your gym outfit, Akụkọ socks will make sure your day will be filled with positive energy!
Are you looking for the perfect gift for your family, friends and loved ones? Look no further, we have the perfect presents for you. The gift boxes contains four colorful socks from our Ogene Collection.
The gift box is inspired by the four market days that make up the native week in the Igbo calendar – Eke, Oye, Afor and Nkwo.
PASSION FOR the planet
Our goal is to inspire. Even the smallest parts in life needs to be both sustainable and spark joy! Our socks are made of organically grown bamboo with patterns and colours inspired by the motherland.
