Belt was of the right quality and just as described on the website. The personalised handwritten note from Manyatta makes me feel very special and takes hyper personalisation to a whole new level. Man... See more
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The whole process was seamless. Great communication. It arrived beautifully presented and packaged. The belt itself is superb. My husband will be thrilled! Thank you so much.
The best customer service. We have had a few belts and they have all been beautifully made and great quality. My husband came up with an idea for another one and Stuart said he would get it made for h... See more
I ordered a Lucifer belt. The order was taken quickly and I received messages telling me firstly of it beibf made and then its journey to me - and the finished product arrived in good time, and great... See more
I have purchased a number of belts from Manyatta and will continue to do so. The design, workmanship and creativity are almost unique.
Delighted with my belt. It is such an unusual and original concept, adding another layer of cultural interest and style. I also have a particular affinity for African objects.
The service was fantastic, as well as the product. Manyatta has very a professional staff. The product and packaging was of very high quality!
The belts are fantastic and they’re helping folks in Kenya and Stuart is so helpful
Fabulous belts and a remarkably fast turnaround given they’re custom made. I’ve had belts made up for 4 of my clubs now (2 rowing, 1 rugby and 1 social) and they’re loved by our members. The quali... See more
Beautiful belt with quality leather, wonderful beading and a lovely recycled buckle...many thanks!
Quick delivery . Beautifully and functionally wrapped with a personalised message inside which was outstanding! I was extremely impressed. it is wonderful to have that personal touch.
Incredible design and craftsman ship of my belt. Unique. Fast delivery and all for a good cause as well
I now have my second Manyatta belt and it is every bit as delightful as the first one! Great service and a really great product.
Fantastic product, very quick turn around and excellent follow-up. A great experience
A beautifully presented gift. The service has been superb.
Well made belt that looks good. First class customer service.
The belt is excellent and the service better
great belt with real character
Excellent service and quality; not to mention brilliant brilliant product
On time and a beautiful belt
excellent belt beautifully made and the genuine article
Wonderful service, lovely product
Beautiful product beautifully crafted in Kenya
Superb product with exemplary service.
I just like my belt !
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Manyatta was created in 2014 by Stuart Squire and he was later joined by his business partner Theo Shepherd-Smith. Stuart had lived and worked in Kenya previously and through a connection, commissioned a beaded belt in his club (MCC) colours. Many of his colleagues admired it and he was asked to create for another club, then another, then another. Word quickly spread. So he realised there was potential to create real employment in Maasailand by forming a company specialising in beaded belts for clubs, school, regiments and associations. He knew that with ties falling out of fashion, this was an excellent way of showing affiliation to a particular organisation. Hence the strapline: ‘The old club tie is not a tie at all; it’s a Manyatta belt.’ Manyatta is now an official supplier to hundreds of associations (including some of the most prestigious and iconic sports and private members’ clubs) and the list is growing every week. The UK is naturally their primary client base but more and more overseas clubs (particularly in the United States) have commissioned belts in their own colours. By combining the best of Maasai and British tradition, Manyatta has ensured continuous employment in a highly skilled but impoverished community, while producing belts much admired by their customers. By purchasing a Manyatta belt, it is unquestionably a win-win!
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United Kingdom
- manyatta.co.uk
Everyone should have at least one Manyatta belt in their wardrobe
I bought four belts - it was easy to use the website and I loved the personal follow up.
The belts arrived as expected in beautiful packaging which made it even nicer to give them as gifts.
The quality of the belts is perfection, good quality leather and buckles and the beading is beautiful.
The recipients of these gorgeous belts are completely delighted and I can see that as they age they will get even more beautiful and will be worn and enjoyed for many years to come.
August 31, 2024
Fantastic
Fantastic ! The product is beautiful and the service exceptional. Very happy :-)
August 31, 2024
Personal service that befits such a…
Personal service that befits such a beautiful and ethical product. My boys are delighted with their belts.
August 21, 2024
Inspiring women!!
The workmanship is exquisite and the story of the women that makes these belts is very inspiring!
August 7, 2024
Beautifully presented and a unique…
Beautifully presented and a unique article. I'm very pleased
July 24, 2024
Manyatta - high quality, brilliant value
This is the first time I have ordered a belt from Manyatta. It was an order placed through my old regiment as the pattern denotes my regimental colours.
The quality and workmanship are superb, with the pattern shown by sewing onto the belt thousands of tiny glass beads. In fact I will treasure this belt. Remarkably good value too.
July 17, 2024
Excellent product and tremendous service.
The 2 x belts were delivered more quickly than I had expected and are beautifully made.
July 17, 2024
Great product and beautifully packaged
July 8, 2024
An excellent service & great product
An excellent service & great product . I am sure lots of OMs will be purchasing from you.
June 5, 2024
Highly Recommended
I have been a customer of Manyatta for several years from everything from dog collars to old school belts. the latter make fantastic 50th birthday presents but dont underestimate the waist size of the recipient.
Stuart and his team are extremely helpful and can assit with bespoke product as well as off the shelf items.
Highly recommended , Richard.
June 4, 2024
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Amazing value for quality
To sum it up - best belt I have ever owned. I have had it for 8 years now and it is still as good as new. It combines skilled craftsmanship with high quality materials. This means that not only does it have a great aesthetic allure but importantly, it has a unique durability. Worth every penny!
May 23, 2024
Unprompted review
Love my belt!
Love my traditional Turkana belt. Arrived in great packaging, is of a high quality & fits brilliantly. Would highly recommend Manyatta products!
March 15, 2024
Unprompted review
The belts are quite superb
The belts are quite superb
I now have five!!
One for formal work / smart chino environment, two for more casual chino scene, one for summer shorts and one for fly casting instruction!
The quality is really excellent and the designs are really eye catching
Super delivery and great presentation/packaging - very nice presents for those that like nice really great belts - with colour - lovely leather - and uplifting designs
I highly recommend them
Super belts
You will not be disappointed
Great presents, to boot
Dominic Hewitt
VC - Game Anglers Instructors’ Association
& Manyatta Fan
May 15, 2024
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