The Artisans
We collaborate directly with artists who preserve the rich African culture and excel in various traditional techniques. Weaving natural fibers, telephone wire weaving, wood carving, traditional dyeing methods using fruits, roots and flowers, and the applied techniques for fabric design and printing are some of the traditional techniques that are passed down from generation to generation. Thus, they still create opportunities to improve the living conditions of these communities today and for the future.
Artists, drawing inspiration from their unique personal experiences, their natural environment and climatic conditions, create the designs that will imprint on each product, making itself unique. In recent years, with their authentic craftsmanship and our guidance, they bring our exclusive designs to life.
This is the story we want to share with you, incorporating unprecedented authenticity into your projects.
We are proud to collaborate with artist communities in developing regions of Africa who use local natural or recycled materials to create their products.
Banana trees, palm trees and reeds are some of the plants that are utilised and protected even in the way they are cut so that the plant can grow again, yielding a new crop capable of supporting future productions.
The skilful rubbing and weaving of the threads require patience and skill. The creative instinct, along with the utilisation of natural raw materials, comes together to create organic shapes that easily assimilate into our interior spaces.
The collection and exploitation of magazines, newspapers, fabrics and telephone wires give a second life to the recycled materials and reveal the imagination of artists who continue to develop new and innovative techniques with basic tools.
All felt products are made from 100% merino wool, and all our pillows and covers are made from 100% African cotton. This purity in quality creates an unforgettably warm and welcoming atmosphere for you and your guests.
Despite the fact that behind each object there is a time-consuming and demanding process to create it, we feel that each product has a story to tell, and if you listen carefully, it will whisper to you that everything has been made with care, love and patience.