nkuku

A beautiful collection of ethical, eco-friendly and handcrafted artisan products

With a passion for the environment and fair-trade practices as well as an interest in traditional crafts and interiors, nkuku has been a favourite destination for authentic, beautifully crafted gifts and homeware for a long time.

A certified B Corp, nkuku considers its environmental impact by using natural, reclaimed and recycled materials, valuing, and sustaining traditional crafts through fair and transparent relationships with its suppliers, whilst working towards mutual success. 

Ethical values

nkuku shares my own values: that ethical business is good business, treating everyone, from makers to employees fairly and with respect.

Like many brands ion this website, nkuku is reinventing business by pursuing purpose as well as profit.

Working with independent businesses, social projects, and co-operatives nkuku focuses on building long lasting relationships, working together towards mutual success and creating sustainable employment.

Craft

nkuku celebrates traditional crafts, to help ensure that age-old traditions are passed on to future generations.

The relationship between a maker and an individually crafted piece creates a story and a connection.

There’s beauty in the imperfections of handmade products, such as texture, natural patina and honest marks left by the tools from the maker, adding character and ensuring you are buying a piece that’s truly unique – not just something mass produced by machines.

Every piece has a story

The relationship between a maker and an individually crafted nkuku piece creates a story and a connection.

Many of its products involve traditional hand loom weaving, metal sculpting and craftmanship, jewellery making, basket weaving, traditional carpentry and traditional pottery making. Products often use natural and eco-friendly materials, promote local production and fair trade practices, reduce waste, and support artisan livelihoods and communities.

A beautiful, practical, extensive range

The nkuku range extends to pretty much everything you could need to furnish a beautiful home, with the knowledge that you’re supporting an industry of artisan producers; you’ll find furniture, lighting, kitchen and dining, soft furnishings and accessories, as well as wonderful gifts, including fabulous jewellery, and seasonal items, such as its stunning Christmas shop.

One of my absolute favourite places to browse!

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