The Kenyan Collection | Beaded Maasai Dog Collars | Muttropolis Solana Beach

Shop The Kenyan Collection at Muttropolis — beautifully beaded leather dog collars handmade by women artisans in Kenya. Learn what each Maasai bead color represents.

About The Kenyan Collection

The Kenyan Collection creates handmade beaded leather dog collars using traditional Maasai beadwork. Each collar is made by a cooperative of women artisans in Kenya, providing fair-wage employment and preserving an ancient craft. The vibrant bead patterns are not just decorative — each color carries meaning rooted in Maasai culture and tradition.

Maasai Bead Color Meanings

• Red — Bravery, strength, and unity
• Blue — Energy, the sky, and water
• Green — Health and the land
• Orange & Yellow — Warmth, generosity, and the sun
• White — Purity and health
• Black — The people and the hardships they endure

Visit Muttropolis at 227 S. Cedros Avenue in Solana Beach, CA, or call us at (858) 755-3647 to see our current Kenyan Collection selection.