Karamojong Container 05This container is hand carved from indigenous wood by the Karamajong people of Uganda who are livestock farmers. Due to the arid climate in which they live, every 3 to 4 months the Karamajong people will move their cattle in search of water and pasture and they are skilled in creating functional pieces that are easy to transport from materials readily found in their harsh desert environment. The design of the jugs have been developed over the years

The object of the game is to capture more pieces than the opponent or to have one side empty first in order to win

famous for their fishing are located predominantly along the Niger River in Mali and known as the ‘masters of the river’

perfect for soulful styling

Each vase and vessel is handmade using traditional techniques and has a very earthy and rustic aesthetic that works perfectly for any space

The handle shows the skill of the carving and handles were considered to be important in the design as it was viewed as a better way to serve the food to guests by holding a handle rather than the bowl

Our collection of vintage Turkana bowls are one of our favourites

Our Senufo stools are vintage pieces curated from the Senufo people of the Ivory Coast

In African culture

The bangles were traditionally worn during hunts by the Tutsi people of Rwanda to protect their wrists from bruising from the recoil of bowstrings

The low design of the stool suggests that the stool was made for practical purposes

These baskets were traditionally used for storing mealie meal and beer

They are traditional family heirlooms that passed down from generation to generation