Ayo & Aye designs and curates one-of-a-kind wearable art rooted in tradition and elevated for contemporary style. Based in New York City, we offer apparel, statement jewelry, and accessories that blend bold design with timeless techniques—featuring batik, tie-dye, rare textiles, and leather and brass pieces.
Our collection also includes curated home décor, including African masks, sculptures, and authentic mud cloth throws. As a woman-owned brand, we’re proud to shape the evolving landscape of Africa-inspired fashion with pieces that celebrate craftsmanship, culture, and individuality.
Shop our signature styles: chunky leather necklaces, wood, bead, and brass jewelry, and garments made with handwoven and hand-printed fabrics. Explore the Ayo & Aye Gift Guide for meaningful, handmade gifts your loved ones will treasure.
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Explore our collection of apparel and accessories, where heritage meets modern design. From garments featuring handwoven and hand-printed textiles to intricate beadwork, leather jewelry, and centuries-old techniques perfected across West Africa, each piece reflects a legacy of craftsmanship and contemporary elegance.
Infuse your home or workspace with positive energy through Afrocentric décor that honors heritage and craftsmanship. Ayo & Aye offers a curated collection of handmade African masks, wooden sculptures, and authentic mud cloth throws—each piece designed to bring soulful style, cultural depth, and artisanal beauty to your interior space.
The brand, Ayo & Aye, is named in honor of two sisters Ekundayo (Ayo) and Ayebodele (Aye) born into a Gambia Krio family in the early 1940s. Using this family as a launch pad, we learn, research, and share stories about Krio culture and heritage. Enjoy vintage photos from our archives as well as stories while shopping for one-of-a-kind Africa-inspired apparel, jewelry, accessories, and décor.
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