OUR STORY

'Based upon a true story' curates the exceptional works of artisans from Sub-Saharan Africa for Interior Designers and Design aficionados. One-of-a-kind pieces, ethically made, that carry the heritage and talent of their communities.

EXPLORE OUR FAVOURITES FROM ACROSS AFRICA

Curated Collections

Weaver in Northern Ghana carrying an orange fringed elephant grass basket on her head

Basketry

African basketry: sculptural, functional, timeless.

A woman sits cross-legged on a floor, holding a dark paper pulp bowl, surrounded by various colorful sculptural vases and vessels in yellow, white, black, and gray against a textured gray wall.

Objects, Textiles & Lighting

A curated collection of handcrafted objects, lighting and unique fabrics.

A set of 25 circular decorative wall art pieces arranged in a 5x5 grid. Each piece features a modern abstract design with black, white, and textured beige concentric rings and squares, mounted on a light beige wall.

Wall Art

Custom-made creations for hospitality, homes and workspaces.

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FROM KENYA, ETHIOPIA AND GHANA

Discover more Heritage Crafts

Woman with a long, patterned scarf made in Ethiopia standing on a rocky path with a forest in the background

Fashion accessories

Handwoven shawls (for men and women), baskets with a flow and beaded keychains are perfect gifts for a loved one - including yourself.

Samburu women in Kenya with beautiful jewellery

Jewellery

Made to empower Maasai and Samburu women
Made by Ghanaian brass artisans in the Ashanti tradition

Resort collection

Fun, soft and colourful handwoven beach and bath towels in a variety of colours and patterns.

OFFICE DESIGN

African artistry for the modern workplace.

Handmade objects bring warmth, identity and meaning into the workplace.
They create more human spaces and make the values your company stands for visible.

A dark gray textured paper pulp vase with two side handles, filled with dried branches and small buds, placed on a black round side table in front of a yellow sofa.
A collection of hand-woven natural fiber baskets and vases displayed on a white shelf in a gallery or studio setting, with a framed portrait hanging on the wall behind them.

We work with interior designers to create spaces that reflect their clients’ values. We source and develop unique pieces in close collaboration with selected artisans.

INTERIOR DESIGN services

Our exhibition at Paris Design Week

L' AFRIQUE, C' EST CHIC!

A square art print mounted on a beige stone wall next to a dark blue door. The print features a woman in traditional clothing sitting next to a large beige jute vase, with bold yellow and red vertical stripes in the background.

Welcome, 10 days, 900 visitors

Entrance to our large Gallery, the workshop of a parisian sculptor "Atelier Gustave"

Four people posing in front of a boutique storefront. The group includes a man in a black suit and sunglasses and a woman in a navy blazer and white pants.

Artists & Artisans

With Jane Taylor (Zimbabwe), Marie De Decker (Flamish-Fulani), Badara Ndiaye (Senegal) and myself

A framed art print depicting a person from behind wearing a vibrant blue, red, and white patterned traditional outfit with a beaded headpiece, displayed on a white wall next to a red, white, green, and blue striped conical hat on a clear acrylic stand.

Art meets craftsmanship

We were keen to showcase artists andour partners for exceptional crafts.

OUR EXHIBITIONS
A group of women posing with large, hand-woven natural fiber baskets and gourds in an outdoor workshop setting.
BEHIND THE SCENES

Rooted in Craft

The making of our iconic Art baskets in Northern Ghana
and other stories

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