Our Story

Esther Olawoyin
Taylor

1926 – 2017

Esther Olawoyin Taylor

A Legacy Begins

Each Woyin Taylor piece
celebrates this legacy.

For over six decades, Esther Olawoyin Taylor, a textile merchant with a peculiar taste for leather goods, bought and collected purses, bags and footwear. She would then gift the women in her life from her vast collection periodically.

One of these gifts quickly became her granddaughter's favourite accessory, earning the granddaughter compliments wherever she went, and inspiring her to start a line of leather handbags that would cater to women who were looking for something practical, special and affordable.

She spent months researching and sourcing the best materials and working with skilled artisans to bring her vision to life.

Woyin Taylor sketch — Edowaiye Bag

— Edowaiye Bag

Sketch First

We create thoughtfully, bonding the beautiful with the functional for everyday living.

"In everything we do, our motivation is to create items that stand the test of time, as we unfurl modern Nigerian elegance."

Woyin Taylor leather bag