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

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