From an orphanage in Addis Ababa to founder of handcrafted luxury leather handbags and accessories in Ethiopia: the true story of Abai Schulze 

Abai Schulze is founder and creative director of the Afro-luxe brand ZAAF who create handcrafted luxury leather handbags and accessories produced by artisans in Ethiopia.

Abai, born in a remote village in Ethiopia, has had a truly remarkable life journey. Her journey has taken her from an orphanage in Addis Ababa to the United States where she was raised, and back to Ethiopia.

Today, she passionately uses her background in economics and fine arts to create unique and practical expressions of beauty, and to open avenues of opportunity for talented artisans in Ethiopia and the rest of Africa.

Source:  Leadingladiesafrica