Baiyinah Brookins, is the creative mind behind the Pittsburgh based company, The Woven Kente. She is a self-taught designer and seamstress. She grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where her parents nurtured her creative talents in her early years while also instilling the importance of passion and hard work. As a multifaceted artist Baiyinah wanted her business venture to center other black artists makers and artisans. Established in 2015, The Woven Kente is inspired by the designs, art, and history of the African Diaspora. The Woven Kente centers the beautiful art and handicrafts of the African Diaspora.