Founded by Sarah, mähawa integrates design, photography, storytelling, and culture to create meaningful pieces that honor tradition. Born to parents from Harar, Ethiopia and raised across Yemen, Kenya, and the United States, Sarah’s perspective is shaped by both heritage and global experience, including years of work with communities worldwide to secure safe water and essential services. Guided by this commitment, mähawa safeguards traditions from erasure, carrying them forward through artistry, storytelling, and collaboration.