The Nunua Marketplace connects East African artisans, studios, and manufacturers with buyers everywhere. If your work meets the Sanaa Standard, we want to hear from you.
We read every application personally. These are the three things that determine whether your work is right for Nunua.
Artisans and studios who embody East African craft at its best.
We respect every maker — but Nunua is not the right marketplace for every product.
If you're on the edge, apply. We've approved vendors who didn't think they'd qualify — and gently redirected applicants who thought they would.
Nunua is not just a marketplace — it is a production and distribution partnership.
Your products appear on both BleuSanaa.com and BleuAllusion.com simultaneously from the same inventory. One production batch reaches two audiences — African and diaspora buyers worldwide.
We help you navigate the six-stage pipeline — from design approval through QC and into the warehouse. Our Nairobi ops team supports you through every batch.
Vendors are paid within 14 days of a confirmed sale — not on a quarterly settlement cycle. Your craft shouldn't have to wait months to become income.
Your vendor portal gives you real-time visibility of stock levels, sales, incoming orders, and low-stock alerts — accessible from your phone.
Vendor partners are eligible for SEMA artisan profile features — editorial coverage that puts your story, your studio, and your craft in front of a global readership.
Every vendor partner has a named contact in our Nairobi ops team. Not a ticket system — a person who knows your work and your business.
Nunua vendor partners are invited to participate in BleuSanaa pop-up markets in Nairobi and BleuAllusion events in Atlanta and other diaspora cities.
Every product that passes QC carries the Nunua quality mark — a signal to buyers that what they're getting has been made properly, by real hands, to a real standard.
Six vendor partners and three house brands — all held to the same Sanaa Standard.
We read every application personally. We respond within 14 days — with a yes, a no, or an invitation to visit.
Thank you. We read every application personally and will respond within 14 days — with a yes, a no with detailed feedback, or an invitation to visit your studio in Nairobi. Look out for an email from our team.
Meet Our Current Artisans →Is there a fee to apply or to sell on Nunua?
No application fee, ever. Nunua operates on a commission model — we take a percentage of each sale to cover platform costs, and the rest goes directly to you. Commission rates are discussed during the onboarding process.
I'm just starting out — can I still apply?
Yes. We care more about the quality of your craft and the authenticity of your process than how long you've been selling. Some of our best vendors applied in their first year of making. What matters is the work.
How long does the review process take?
We respond to every application within 14 days. If we need more information — or want to visit your studio — we'll contact you directly. We never ghost applicants.
Do I need to be based in Nairobi?
No. We work with vendors across East Africa and beyond — Ghana, Tanzania, Rwanda, and more. However, all goods must pass through our Nairobi QC process before going live. We'll work with you on logistics.
What happens after my application is approved?
You'll receive a vendor agreement, onboarding documents, and an invitation to submit your first sample batch. Our ops team walks you through the six-stage pipeline and sets up your vendor portal account.
Can I sell on other platforms while on Nunua?
Yes. We don't require exclusivity — we earn your loyalty through the quality of the partnership, not a contract clause. Many of our vendor partners sell through multiple channels.