About Us

Harriets by Hekima (HbyH) is Africa inspired moderate priced, ready to wear clothing experience for African people at home and abroad.  HbyH is a Harriets Alter Ego company.

With 20+ years of Fashion Stylist, Fashion Merchandising, Sewing and Design experience Hekima Hapa is the single designer and visionary for the HarrietsbyHekima collections.

HarrietsbyHekima uses primarily West African wax, stretch cotton knits. As a descendant of Africa born in the rural south along with 11 siblings the art of clothes making was first introduced as function rather than fashion.

You may also shop HarrietsbyHekima @

Better than Jam- a handmade collective. 123 Knickerbocker Avenue BKNY Open 12-8pm closed Tuesday Take L to Morgan

Nicholas Variety & Culture Shop - 570 Fulton street BKNY (718) 858-2234 10-7pm Daily Take 2,3,4,5 trains to Nevins

Mandisa Ngozi Art & Braiding Gallery Tallahassee, FL (850) 561-0330 9-6pm

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