METAL WORKS, LINE DRAWINGS, textiles & Glassware from NAIROBI, KENYA.

Theresia kyalo


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The Collector's Gallery

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A Black woman wearing TK's Wimbi (meaning 'wave' in Swahili) face piece, which has a wavy design, holding her head with both hands, against a red background.

THERESIA KYALO


Black background with white stylized brand name 'TK' in the center.

At TK we craft timeless jewelry, objects, and art that celebrate Kenyan heritage, innovation, and craftsmanship. Rooted in Nairobi and working hand-in-hand with local artisans, we are committed to empowering communities through sustainable, ethical practices that uplift livelihoods and honor tradition. Our mission is to foster socio-economic growth by providing fair employment, nurturing creativity, and investing in education and skills development—especially for women and youth. Through our work, we actively contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a focus on gender equality, decent work, reduced inequalities, and responsible production. We believe in beauty with purpose, art with impact, and design that connects the world to the soul of Kenya. Whether you’re a fellow creative, a potential collaborator, or simply someone who values thoughtful design, we’re excited to share our journey with you.


THERESIA KYALO

Founder

“I’m a creative project manager, art educator, and founder of a globally recognized sustainable jewelry and art brand. With a background in Law and seven years of experience across the NGO, commercial, educational, and creative sectors. I bring a hands-on, detail-oriented approach to operations, stakeholder coordination, and strategic development.”

A Black woman wearing gold 'Mpopla' earrings, resembling branches, with her eyes closed and a calm expression.

PRESS.

  • A Black woman with curly black hair, wearing a red sweater and a checkered scarf, sitting on a gray and black striped bench with green plants in the background.

    Mgeni Experience: Blending art, theatre, and reflection

  • A Black woman with her hair tied in small buns hair wearing a unique face piece and a patterned red and black shirt.

    MAY 2025: Fpzhe Magazine

  • Cover of Wauzine magazine featuring two people with traditional Nairobi headpieces touching foreheads.

    WAUZINE 004

    WAUZINE 004 – A ground-breaking digital showcase featuring the top emerging designers from Kenya.

  • Cover of The Jewellery Trendbook 2023. Features an abstract artistic image of a woman with two head coverings, one black and one white, embracing a spherical white shape. The background is white with text in black, green, and gray.

    The Jewellery Trendbook 2023

  • A Black woman with her hair tied in small buns hair wearing a silver thin face piece, against a plain background.

    New York Jewelry Week Showcase

  • A Black woman wearing large circular earrings, dark lipstick, and a light-colored top with thin straps, looking slightly to the side with a serious expression against a neutral background.

    Magnus Ocolus

    Theresia Kyalo: The Jewellery Rule Breaker On A Mission.

  • A Black woman with wearing the gold DUARA DOGO DOGO piece, with a golden sunburst halo behind her head, against a peach background.

    NATAAL


exhibitions.

  • ‘The Mgeni Experience’ physical exhibition was hosted at kali.works, a dynamic Pan-African cultural space in Ngara, Nairobi. Known for celebrating African identity through fashion, art & community.

    Through this collaboration the exhibition becomes a living archive: part artwork, part ethnographic reflection on identity, memory, and place.

  • Solo Showcase 2024
    24th - 26th of May 2024.

  • "Kyalo’s work sits within a wider movement in West and East African jewellery design, where creatives, drawing on pre-colonial design practices, are pushing the boundaries of what jewellery can be. Beyond the expected shapes of earrings and necklaces, Kyalo’s pieces follow the contours of the body. Reflecting on her use of unusual or new forms, Kyalo notes ‘Most artists tend to make designs that people are familiar with…It need not be this way."


Collaborations.

A bouquet of pink, orange, and white flowers in a green glass pitcher on a yellow tablecloth.


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