Lisa Folawiyo.
Luxury African Fashion with Hand Embellishment
About the studio
Founded in 2005 by Lisa Folawiyo (originally as Jewel by Lisa, valued at $15M), the studio transforms traditional Ankara prints into hand-embellished, contemporary luxury pieces. Stocked across Nigeria, the UK, US, and South Africa.
- Founded by
- Lisa Folawiyo
- Founded
- 2005
- Based in
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Price range
- Luxury
- Makes
- Womenswear, Luxury, Ready-to-Wear, Embellishment
The collection
Corn Print Silk Shirt & Corn Print Trousers with Side Pleats
$350Made to order
Mixed-Print Midi Cut-out Embellished Dress
$1,250Made to order
Hand-Embellished Mixed Print Cocktail Dress
$1,600Made to order
Embellished Chevron Print Shorts Set
$1,250Made to order
Beaded Fringe Maxi Length Dress
$2,300Made to order
Ruched Corn Print Skirt Set
$395Made to order
Tiered Corn Print Organza Dress
$1,850Made to order
Mixed Print Acorn Dress with Cape and Bow Appliques
$800Made to order
Ribbon-Panelled Corn Print Dress
$1,500Made to order
Corn Print Suit with Asymmetric Pleated Skirt
$350Made to order
In the journal
See all entriesThe Lens, May 2026
Hand-embellishment in Lagos, the politics of a knit, and why we still keep the door open at the studio.
Hand-embellishment as language: Lisa Folawiyo at twenty-one
When Folawiyo started stitching paillettes onto Ankara, she was answering a question the industry hadn't quite asked yet. She's still answering it.
Aso-Oke and the modern house
The Yoruba ceremonial cloth has spent two centuries on the body of the bride. A handful of houses are arguing it should also be on the body of a Tuesday.
Shows and events
See all eventsThreads of Nok — A Group Exhibition
ConcludedThreads of Nok — A Group Exhibition
A noklens-curated three-month exhibition at Tafawa Balewa Square. Twelve studios shown in conversation with archival textiles from the National Museum's collection. Open daily 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; late opening Thursdays until 9 p.m.