The House
A name. A heritage.
A vision
KUMESU is a Geneva-based African luxury House founded by Betu Kumesu.
Inspired by Congolese heritage and shaped by a creative journey through Geneva and Lagos, the House creates one-of-one handbags where cultural memory meets contemporary design
and Swiss precision.
Each creation is made only once, giving every piece its own identity.
One of One.
For one of a kind.
Our story
From heritage to House
KUMESU was founded in 2015 by Betu Kumesu, following a creative journey shaped by the Democratic Republic of Congo, Geneva and Lagos.
Inspired by African cultural memory, exceptional materials and contemporary design, Betu Kumesu envisioned a house where heritage could be expressed with precision and modernity.
Today, KUMESU creates one-of-one handbags with identity, origin and emotional value.
Founder and Creative Director
Meet Betu Kumesu
Born in the Democratic Republic of Congo and based in Geneva, Betu Kumesu created the House from a journey shaped by heritage, contemporary design and Swiss precision.
Her vision is expressed through singular handbags carrying identity, origin and cultural memory.
“KUMESU is more than a brand. It’s my name, my heritage and my vision. ”