Pippa Small on her range of artisan-created jewellery:

“I worked on the Made Unique collection with artisans in Nairobi…”

“I worked on the Made Unique collection with artisans in Nairobi. Sami, whose brass work is exquisite, lived in Kibera [a slum], but moved to a nice rural location near Made’s workshop. He now has a fair income and a job he enjoys.”

Pippa Small, jewellery designer.

Fact Box:

Made Unique (from £65; necklace, £450) at www.made.uk.com, Pippa Small, 11 Colville Mews, London W11 (020-7792 1292) and www.matchesfashion.com.