# African-Inspired Jewerly 'KHIRY' is a High-End Jewelry Collection That Celebrates African Culture By Karuna Israni | Published 2016-04-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khiry References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/discover/categories/fashion?ref=category_page&sort=newest&staff_picks=1&state=live) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1756701078/khiry-high-end-jewelry-inspired-by-the-african-dia?ref=category_recommended) KHIRY is the product of student Jameel Mohammed, who studies Political Science at the [University of Pennsylvania](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chroma-twist). KHIRY is a line of high-end jewelry that is inspired heavily by the African population and keeps in mind the elements of strength, femininity, power, and romance. The KHIRY collection features quality materials such as 18K gold, silk and leather cording and semi-precious stones. According to designer, for as long as time can tell, high-end fashion has been synonymous with Eurocentric cultures and cities such as Milan, Paris and London. This has created a very narrow perspective for beauty and luxury. His aim with KHIRY is to create a new source of inspiration for global fashion while paying homage to the African routes from which the collection is inspired. KHIRY's first collection for SS16 is heavily inspired by the idea of [metropolitan Africa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/messika). An amalgamation of sleek, bold and romantic fashion jewelry, the collections pays attention to curating products using high-quality materials. KHIRY, which has been acclaimed by fashion publications worldwide is currently being funded on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfumable-jewelry). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **African-inspired Luxury Jewelry:** Expanding luxury jewelry market to incorporate African-inspired designs and themes - **Ethnic Identity Fashion:** Ethnic identity garments and accessories reimagined for a modern, luxury market - **Sustainable High-end Materials:** Use of ecofriendly and sustainable materials in high-end costume and fine jewelry ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fine Jewelry:** Fine jewelers looking to expand their market into ethnic and culturally-inspired designs - **Fashion Accessories:** Accessories designers seeking to create high-end products that are culturally inspired and unique - **Sustainable Fashion:** Sustainable fashion entrepreneurs wanting to incorporate high-end, luxury items to their product line ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Chic AAPI Jewelry Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kin-studio-x-sua-suprette.md) - [International Jewelry-Focused Digital Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeweler-collective.md) - [Desert Ombre-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Desert-Ombre.md) - [Travel-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dean-davidsons-nomad-collection.md) - [Feminine Graceful Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sarahbijoux.md) - [African-Inspired Holiday Hair Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oribe-partners-with-thandiwe.md) - [Majestic High Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanels-new-high-jewelry-collection.md) - [Recycled Metal Jewellery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-metal-jewellery-reformation-x-clair-waight-keller-create-a-limited.md)