Nkuku

We (Ali and Alex) met in London. Ali was working in Corporate Finance and after a brief stint in Interiors I had just completed some voluntary work in Kenya when we decided to head off on around the world trip – this was in 2002.  First stop east Africa. From the outset we were inspired and humbled by the artisans we met and felt there was something we could do to work and support the artisans as well as providing a business opportunity for ourselves. Our passion for the environment and fair-trade practices as well as an interest in traditional crafts and interiors, combined to form the basis for Nkuku.

The original business plan was jotted down on the back of a paperback on a beach, and the name Nkuku was borrowed from a village we passed through in Zambia. The plan focused on the same core values that are maintained to this day: Ethical, Eco-Friendly and Handmade.

Our Story Ali and Alex crossed paths in London back in 2002 and set off on a global adventure, driven by their shared passion for exploring new destinations. Along the way, as they traveled through regions such as East Africa and India, they interacted with local craftsmen, leading them to a decision to promote traditional art forms by establishing their own business. READ MORE
Natural, Ethical, Crafted Nkuku prioritizes reducing our impact on the environment by purposefully selecting natural, reclaimed, and recycled materials. We emphasize the importance of supporting traditional skills by building ethical and open relationships with our partners, aiming for mutual prosperity. READ MORE
Sustainability & Ethics The idea of ecological sustainability was initially introduced in the 1987 Brundtland Report. This report characterized sustainable development as the means of fulfilling current requirements without jeopardizing future generations' capacity to fulfill their own needs.. READ MORE

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Nkuku Karuma Ceramic Mug Large now £11.20 £14
Nkuku Kossi Storage Jar Large now £36 £45
Nkuku Ama Mug Short or Tall now from £9 £11.25
Nkuku Adar Mango Wood Bowl now £36 £45
Nkuku Yongana Jute Pattern Lampshade Medium now £48 £60
Nkuku Ilcoso Recycled Hammered Glass Soap Dispenser now £20 £25
Nkuku Chandani Glass Tumbler Short now £7 £8.75
Nkuku Mali Large Mug White 350ml now £12.80 £16
Nkuku Karua Reclaimed Wood Traditional Bowl now £60 £75
Nkuku Kalini Mug Green Extra Large now £14.40 £18
Nkuku Akila Mango Wood Tray Natural now £76 £95
Nkuku Mali Ribbed Teapot White now £48 £60
Nkuku Netra Rattan Basket Natural now £76 £95
Nkuku Indigo Drop Mug Large now £12 £15
Nkuku Pilani Velvet & Linen Cushion Cover Moss 50x50cm now £44 £55
Nkuku Fali Glass Tumbler Olive now £7 £8.75
Nkuku Sanval Wool Cushion Cover Rust 50cm now £52 £65
Nkuku Mali White Coffee Mug now £12 £15
Nkuku Mila Gin Glass Dark Emerald now £14 £17.50
Nkuku Malia Mug Cream 380ml now £10 £12.50
Nkuku Konara Glass Tealight Holder Copper Smoke Small now £16 £20
Nkuku Dia Jute Lampshade Green now from £36 £45
Nkuku Mila Wine Glass Clear now £11 £13.75
Nkuku Rattan Chunky Basket Small now £76 £95
Nkuku Kalini Mug Blue Extra Large now £14.40 £18
Nkuku Rustic Soy Blend Dinner Candle Olive Green Set of 2 now £6 £7.50
Nkuku Santosa Sherry Glass Clear now £11.20 £14
Nkuku Danta Antique Brass Frame now from £16 £20
Nkuku Ngolo Tealight Holder Amber now £16 £20
Nkuku Deeka Storage Jar Large now £36 £45
Nkuku Ngolo Tealights now from £16 £20
Nkuku Maro Small Brass Lantern now £16 £20
Nkuku Rasan Table Lamp now £100 £125
Nkuku Lumbu Lamp now £156 £195
Nkuku Konara Glass Tealight Holder Copper Smoke Medium now £28 £35
Nkuku Naryla Lantern now £22.40 £28
Nkuku Indigo Drop Dinner Plate Cream & Indigo now £18 £22.50
Nkuku Yakira Mirror now £180 £225
Nkuku Indigo Drop Butter Dish Cream & Indigo now £32 £40
Nkuku Karuma Ceramic Cereal Bowl Blue & White now £14.40 £18
Nkuku Dia Jute Lampshade Ink now £28 £35
Nkuku Almora Arched Mirror - Small £325 Online Exclusive
Nkuku Fali Wine Glass Blue now £9 £11.25
Nkuku Akari Jute and Cotton Rug 150x240cm now £236 £295
Nkuku Mila Decanter Dark Emerald now £40 £50
Nkuku Faiyaz Jute & Cotton Cushion Cover 40 x 60cm now £52 £65
Nkuku Anara Etched Champagne Glass now £9 £11.25
Nkuku Yongana Jute Pattern Lampshade Large now £56 £70
Nkuku Baba Glass Lamp Burnt Amber Large Wide now £128 £160
Nkuku Konara Glass Tealight Holder Copper Smoke Large now £36 £45
Nkuku Rustic Soy Blend Dinner Candle White Set of 2 now £6 £7.50
Nkuku Faiyaz Jute & Cotton Cushion Cover 50 x 50cm now £52 £65
Nkuku Elagalu Candle Holder now £20 £25
Nkuku Miza Mini Glass Vase Green now from £14.40 £18
Nkuku Anara Etched Wine Glass now £10 £12.50
Nkuku Fali Wine Glass Olive now £9 £11.25
Nkuku Chaipat Candlestick Antique Brass Large now £44 £55
Nkuku Yala Hammered Champagne Glass Clear Glass now £9 £11.25
Nkuku Avamali 1 Litre Recycled Glass Refill Bottle Amber now £25.60 £32
Nkuku Renwal Velvet & Linen Cushion Cover Brown 50x50cm now £44 £55
Nkuku Yala Hammered Highball Glass now £10 £12.50
Nkuku Galago Bathroom Wall Lamp Antique Bronze now £120 £150
Nkuku Kawasan Reclaimed Traditional Wood Tall Pot now £52 £65
Nkuku Kagitha Recycled Glass Statement Chandelier Antique Brass & Clear now £520 £650
Nkuku Janka Glass Tealight now from £9.60 £12
Nkuku Rustic Soy Blend Dinner Candles Rust Set of 2 now £6 £7.50
Nkuku Ngolo Glass Tree now from £16 £20
Nkuku Dantri Jute & Cotton Cushion Cover 50cm now £44 £55
Nkuku Rustic Soy Blend Pillar Candle Rust Small now £16 £20
Nkuku Reyna Chopping Board Brown Marble now from £28 £35
Nkuku Mbata Brass Candlestick Antique Brass now £28 £35
Nkuku Sanval Wool Cushion Cover Rust 60 x 40cm now £52 £65
Nkuku Cali Dinner Plate Earth Blue now £16 £20
Nkuku Dantri Jute & Cotton Cushion Cover 60x40cm now £44 £55
Nkuku Chameli Mango Wood Table Lamp Natural now £120 £150
Nkuku Renwal Velvet & Linen Cushion Cover Brown 60x40cm now £44 £55
Nkuku Namuna Mango Wood Tray Large now £64 £80
Nkuku Neela Mango Wood Lampshade Natural now £120 £150
Nkuku Amri Iron Black Candlestick now £13.20 £16.50
Nkuku Akari Jute and Cotton Rug 120x180cm now £156 £195
Nkuku Nalbari Chopping Board Small now £28 £35
Nkuku Chaipat Candlestick Antique Brass Small now £28 £35
Nkuku Poplar Leaf Brass Bottle Stopper now £12 £15
Nkuku Arici Mug Sand Large now £11.20 £14
Nkuku Visla Glass Clear now £11 £13.75
Nkuku Hanwa Reclaimed Wood Traditional Storage Pot now £52 £65
Nkuku Indu Wooden Frame Mango Wood 50x35cm now £56 £70
Nkuku Gili Linen Cushion Cover 40 x 60cm now £60 £75
Nkuku Tanda Etched Statement Table Lamp Extra Large now £200 £250
Nkuku Anara Etched Tumbler Clear Large Glass now £9 £11.25
Nkuku Oak Leaf Brass Bottle Stopper now £12 £15
Nkuku Malia Jug Cream Small now £14.40 £18
Nkuku Sanee Placemat Set of 2 now £16 £20
Nkuku Nahan Moss Stitch Cotton Throw Charcoal now £76 £95
Nkuku Edina Recycled Glass Table Lamp Smoke Brown Small now £112 £140
Nkuku Deeka Storage Jar Small now £28 £35
Nkuku Matu Candle Holder Antique Patina Large now £12 £15
Nkuku Anjuna Reactive Glaze Ceramic Vase Large now £60 £75
Nkuku Matu Candle Holder Antique Patina Small now £9.60 £12
Nkuku Sanval Wool Throw Rust now £100 £125
Nkuku Mane Measuring Cups Brushed Gold now £40 £50
Nkuku Lin Oversized Mug now £14.40 £18
Nkuku Tharad Recycled Glass Candle Holder Small now £20 £25
Nkuku Usha Mango Wood Lamp now £60 £75
Nkuku Amri Iron Candlestick now £13.20 £16.50
Nkuku Dimalai Recycled Glass Table Lamp Clear now £100 £125
Nkuku Adah Iron Baskets Brown Set of 2 now £60 £75
Nkuku Rustic Soy Blend Large Pillar Candle 15x8cm now £24 £30
Nkuku Miza Glass Vase Large Smoke now £40 £50
Nkuku Feo Linen Cushion Cover Natural Square now £56 £70
Nkuku Nahan Moss Stitch Cotton Throw Rust now £76 £95
Nkuku Mahika Tray Antique Brass Small now £40 £50
Nkuku Gavivi Mango Wood Bowl now £48 £60
Nkuku Drishti Oval Iron Mirror Small now £200 £250
Nkuku Nahan Moss Stitch Cotton Throw Stone now £76 £95
Nkuku Kalai Ceramic Organic Shape Vase Natural now £44 £55
Nkuku Dilli Wool Throw now £100 £125
Nkuku Kalai Ceramic Organic Shape Vase now £68 £85
Nkuku Indigo Drop Ceramic Cake Stand now £68 £85
Nkuku Sanee Linen Napkins Set of 2 now £16 £20
Nkuku Chaipat Candlestick Antique Brass Medium now £36 £45
Nkuku Sadra Rattan Log Basket Natural now £100 £125
Nkuku Tharad Recycled Glass Candle Holder Tall now £32 £40
Nkuku Gavivi Mango Wood Bowl Small now £36 £45
Nkuku Gavivi Mango Wood Bowl Large now £52 £65
Nkuku Rustic Soy Blend Pillar Candle Rust Large now £24 £30
Nkuku Arici Mug Sand Small now £9 £11.25
Nkuku Vemula Lantern Antique Brass Large now £72 £90
Nkuku Kai Mug Grey now £12 £15
Nkuku Dimali Metal Candle Holder with Handle now £14.40 £18
Nkuku Anara Etched Decanter now £52 £65
Nkuku Miza Glass Vase Smoke Small now £36 £45
Nkuku Ooty Candlestick Holder Small now £24 £30
Nkuku Sibu Acacia Wood Candlestick Holder Small now £28 £35
Nkuku Yala Hammered Glass Clear now £10 £12.50
Nkuku Kobbari Jute and Cotton Cushion Cover Moss Green now £48 £60
Nkuku Shanaya Mottled Glass Chandelier Antique Bronze now £520 £650
Nkuku Malia Bowl Cream now £14.40 £18
Nkuku Drisana Mango Wood Bedside Table Lamp now £88 £110
Nkuku Arici Bowl Sand now £12 £15
Nkuku Malia Cup & Saucer Cream now £22.40 £28
Nkuku Malia Dinner Plate Cream now £18 £22.50
Nkuku Mango Wood Pizza Board 59x46x2cm now £48 £60
Nkuku Indigo Drop Teapot Cream & Indigo now £36 £45
Nkuku Sia Lantern Medium now £76 £95
Nkuku Udaipur Seagrass Water Hyacinth and Corn Husk Leaf Rug Large now £236 £295
Nkuku Quinn Hammered Metal Pendant Antique Brass Small now £140 £175
Nkuku Shalena Lantern now £144 £180
Nkuku Sanee Table Cloth Small now £64 £80
Nkuku Cali Bowl Earth Blue now £14.40 £18
Nkuku Kiara Organic Shape Ceramic Pendant Light now £168 £210
Nkuku Yala Hammered Jug Clear Glass now £24 £30
Nkuku Santosa Wine Glass Clear now £20 £25
Nkuku Sia Lantern Large now £100 £125
Nkuku Tussi Sia Cushion Cover now £60 £75
Nkuku Kobbari Jute and Cotton Cushion Cover Rust now £48 £60
Nkuku Anjuna Reactive Glaze Bowl White Small now £40 £50
Nkuku Darsa Cheese Knife Set 4 Brushed Gold now £36 £45
Nkuku Kiaan Reclaimed Traditional Wood Wide Pot now £60 £75
Nkuku Ilcoso Recycled Hammered Glass Storage Pot now £20 £25
Nkuku Maram Cheese Knife Set 3 Natural & Gold now £36 £45
Nkuku Rustic Soy Blend Pillar Candle Charcoal Small now £16 £20
Nkuku Neela Mango Wood Pendant Natural now £300 £375
Nkuku Narlu Window Box Planter now £76 £95
Nkuku Rustic Soy Blend Pillar Candle Olive Small now £16 £20
Nkuku Arici Dinner Plate Sand now £16 £20
Nkuku Ellam Recycled Glass Bottle Vase Large now £36 £45
Nkuku Arici Side Plate Sand now £14.40 £18
Nkuku Avyn Recycled Glass Candle Holder Forest Green Large now £32 £40
Nkuku Ena Cheese Knife Set 2 Brushed Gold now £32 £40
Nkuku Deuli Linen Cushion Cover now £44 £55
Nkuku Miza Mini Glass Vase Small Smoke now £14.40 £18
Nkuku Arici Cereal Bowl Sand now £14.40 £18
Nkuku Galago Bathroom Wall Lamp Antique Brass now £120 £150
Nkuku Odisha Natural & Charcoal Linen Throw now £120 £150
Nkuku Mannu Cotton and Hemp Wall Hung Basket Small now £24 £30
Nkuku Edina Recycled Glass Table Lamp Clear Large now £156 £195
Nkuku Ama Cup & Saucer Splatter now £18 £22.50
Nkuku Avyn Recycled Glass Candle Holder Smoke Amber Small now £22.40 £28
Nkuku Annalla Rustic Iron Candle Holder Aged Zinc Large now £16 £20
Nkuku Santosa Champagne Glass Clear now £18 £22.50
Nkuku Karuma Ceramic Side Plate now £16 £20
Nkuku Cali Side Plate Earth Blue now £14.40 £18
Nkuku Sengol Recycled Glass Desk Lamp Antique Brass now £180 £225
Nkuku Vemula Lantern Antique Brass Small now £56 £70
Nkuku Ellam Recycled Glass Bottle Vase Large Clear now £36 £45
Nkuku Ellam Recycled Glass Bottle Vase Small Clear now £28 £35
Nkuku Rustic Soy Blend Pillar Candle White Large now £24 £30
Nkuku Avyn Recycled Glass Candle Holder Smoke Amber Large now £32 £40
Nkuku Visranti Lantern Black now £68 £85
Nkuku Baba Recycled Glass Lamp Base Small now £76 £95
Nkuku Malia Side Plate Cream now £14.40 £18
Nkuku Inkollu Basket Bowl Medium now £24 £30
Nkuku Mannu Cotton and Hemp Wall Hung Basket Large now £28 £35
Nkuku Avisa Mango Wood Bedside Table Lamp now £76 £95
Nkuku Indigo Drop Cup & Saucer now £18 £22.50
Nkuku Kagitha Noko Wicker Dome Pendant now £220 £275
Nkuku Konnie Bathroom Wall Lamp Globe Clear now £88 £110
Nkuku Chapad Hemp Wide Wall Hung Basket Small now £24 £30
Nkuku Chunni Chopping Board Natural Mango Wood 38x15 now £20 £25
Nkuku Sikkim Marble & Recycled Glass Lantern Clear now £48 £60
Nkuku Sigiri Tall Wine Glass Clear now £10 £12.50
Nkuku Aarushu Napkin Rings Natural Set of 4 now £16 £20
Nkuku Ooty Candlestick Holder Large now £32 £40
Nkuku Feo Linen Cushion Cover Charcoal Square now £56 £70
Nkuku Annalla Rustic Iron Candle Holder Aged Zinc Small now £12 £15
Nkuku Rustic Soy Blend Pillar Candle White Small now £16 £20
Nkuku Eshani Ceramic Side Plate Indigo now £14.40 £18
Nkuku Dhanuk Ceramic Side Plate Cream now £14.40 £18
Nkuku Eshani Ceramic Jug Indigo now £36 £45
Nkuku Sia Lantern Small now £56 £70
Nkuku Malia Jug Cream Large now £32 £40
Nkuku Avyn Recycled Glass Candle Holder Forest Green Small now £22.40 £28
Nkuku Anjuna Reactive Glaze Bowl White Large now £48 £60
Nkuku Round Small Otoro Glass Pendant now £120 £150
Nkuku Udaipur Seagrass Water Hyacinth and Corn Husk Leaf Rug Medium now £156 £195
Nkuku Large Nalgonda Lamp Antique Brass now £156 £195
Nkuku Rustic Soy Blend Pillar Candle Large now £24 £30
Nkuku Kamtha Water Hyacinth Tray Large now £36 £45
Nkuku Avyn Recycled Glass Candle Holder Sage Green Large now £32 £40
Nkuku Gili Linen Cushion Cover 50 x 50cm now £60 £75
Nkuku Yanis Rattan Photo Frame 8x10 now £40 £50
Nkuku Dia Jute Lampshade Natural Small now £28 £35
Nkuku Sikkim Marble & Recycled Glass Tealight Holder Clear now £24 £30
Nkuku Odisha Linen Cushion Cover Charcoal & Natural Square now £56 £70
Nkuku Edina Recycled Glass Table Lamp Clear Small now £112 £140
Nkuku Pawi Mango Wood Tray Round now £60 £75
Nkuku Eshani Ceramic Cup & Saucer Indigo now £18 £22.50
Nkuku Chapad Hemp Wide Wall Hung Basket now £28 £35
Nkuku Ama Dinner Plate now £18 £22.50
Nkuku Kara Floor Lamp Brass now £260 £325
Nkuku Iba Indigo Idha Hurricane Lantern Straight now £40 £50
Nkuku Nakuru Iron & Glass Drinks Table now £236 £295
Nkuku Dera Etched Recycled Glass Tealight Holder Large now £22.40 £28
Nkuku Bennu Straight Vase now £32 £40
Nkuku Kitto Storage Jar Large now £32 £40
Nkuku Idha Hurricane Lantern Tapered 32cm now £64 £80
Nkuku Indigo Drop Large Serving Bowl now £52 £65
Nkuku Antique Brass Small Nalgonda Lamp now £120 £150
Nkuku Iswa Leather & Rattan Dining Chair now £200 £250
Nkuku Indigo Drop Serving Bowl Medium now £40 £50
Nkuku Ama Side Plate now £14.40 £18
Nkuku Eluru Small Lantern now £40 £50
Nkuku Varanisi Wide Glass Table Lamp now £140 £175
Nkuku Noko Natural Wicker Round Pendant now £180 £225
Nkuku Otoro Glass Pendant Small Oval now £120 £150
Nkuku Ama Bowl now £14.40 £18
Nkuku Karuma Ceramic Mug now £9 £11.25
Nkuku Indigo Drop Jug now £36 £45
Nkuku Ama Jug now £32 £40
Nkuku Miza Glass Vase Green now £36 £45
Nkuku Indus Wooden Bowl Large now £48 £60
Nkuku Indus Wooden Bowl Small now £32 £40
Nkuku Ama Serving Bowl Splatter Small now £36 £45
Nkuku Ajuru Wooden Serving Platter now £32 £40
Nkuku Madu Pendant now £96 £120
Nkuku Ama Platter now £32 £40
Nkuku Karuma Small Ceramic Jug now £20 £25
Nkuku Karuma Large Ceramic Jug now £32 £40
Nkuku Nahan Moss Stitch Cotton Throw Forest Green now £76 £95 Out of stock
Nkuku Pamelia Round Cane Mirror Natural Large £125 Out of stock
Nkuku Asana Marble Storage Jar Grey £35 Out of stock
Nkuku Asana Marble Tealight Holder Grey £18 Out of stock
Nkuku Asana Marble Soap Pump Grey £40 Out of stock
Nkuku Sikkim Marble & Recycled Glass Tealight Holder Amber £30 Out of stock
Nkuku Eshani Ceramic Dinner Plate Indigo now £18 £22.50 Out of stock
Nkuku Simi Side Plate £15 Out of stock
Nkuku Varkala Ceramic Black Decorative Vase Medium £60 Out of stock
Nkuku Indu Wooden Frame Mango Wood 36x29cm £55 Out of stock
Nkuku Maro Tall Brass Lantern now £22.40 £28 Out of stock

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