Kenyan jeweller catches Beyonce’s elegant eye

From her photos online, Theresia Kyalo possesses a piercing, quirky charm. In-person, the jeweller is refined and collected. The young multidisciplinary artist is a fixture on the scene of what one might call elite African art.

Last month, the jewellery designer was signed by American singer and songwriter Beyoncé Knowles on the pop artist’s directory of Black Owned Businesses. What this nod means is that she will have increased visibility. It also lends credibility to her artwork in the global market of contemporary jewellery.