ABOUT MELA GLOW + CO.
Artisanal Elegance:
Designed for the Journey
Mela Glow + Co. is a purposeful lifestyle brand that honours and celebrates the art and culture of liminal spaces—where local meets global, past meets future, heritage blends into legacy and, ultimately, real becomes ethereal. Our offerings, curated in ‘Montages’, each tell a meaningful story. Montages feature locally crafted and ethically sourced boho-chic luxury lifestyle products inspired by the journey of global diasporas. Moved by true craftsmanship, each of our products are sourced from talented global artisans. From their hands to ours to yours – we invite you to experience the beauty of conscious and slow luxury that is traditional art, craft and textile in everyday life.
love ⵣ light ⵞ liberation ⵀ
Explore our Montages
their heart and soul into making beautiful and sustainable products.
Our Favourite Products
The Peace Candle
$40.00- Black Letter
- Dark Africa
- Dark Brown
- Dark Letter
- Light Africa
- Light Letter
- Multi Africa
Sahara Tribal Leather Bag
$75.00- Black & White Lines
- Black & White Squares
- Indigo
Noir Nomad Kiondo
$185.00- Black
- White
The Relief Candle
$40.00- Black
- White
The Hope Candle
$40.00
Our Values
ARTISANAL LUXURY
Our products blend timeless craftsmanship with skilled artisanal co-design, honoring original techniques and creative visions for a meaningful, slow luxury experience.
UBUNTU
We honour the African concept of ‘Ubuntu’ and the Indigenous concept of ‘All My Relations’ in the way we prioritize fair exchange, mutual and respectful negotiation and artisan satisfaction.
SMALL BATCH
Our limited quantity items are intentionally produced or sourced, reducing waste and sustaining direct connections with artisans worldwide for unique, premium collections.
ECO-CONSCIOUS
We prioritize sustainable sourcing and ethical labor practices, continually striving to meet industry standards for environmental responsibility.
Meet Our Founder
Helen Tewolde
From traversing diverse landscapes and cultures to embracing the complexity of identity, Mela Glow + Co. was born from the diasporic journey spanning continents and generations. Sahara imagines freedom in African landscapes, while Marsala reflects the vibrant tapestry of port cities with Indian and European influences through trade. Noir :: Nomad explores the undiscovered depth of Black womanhood around the globe. Mela Glow + Co. celebrates the fusion of influences without compromise. It is all about personal alignment and integration: where vision meets reality, inviting connection through language, visual, artistic and sonic journeys. Inspired by emerging dreams and the power of transformation, Mela Glow + Co. embodies the beauty and responsibility of remembering.
