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 Visranti Lantern Black now £42.50 £85
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Nkuku Dia Jute Lampshade Ink from £45
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Nkuku Yakira Mirror £225
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Nkuku Rustic Soy Blend Dinner Candle Charcoal Set of 2 £7.50
Nkuku Netra Rattan Basket Natural £95
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Nkuku Kalini Mug Green Extra Large £18
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Nkuku Yongana Jute Pattern Lampshade Medium £60
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Nkuku Fali Glass Tumbler Olive £8.75
Nkuku Anara Etched Tumbler Clear Large Glass £11.25
Nkuku Chara Hammered Bottle Large £35
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Nkuku Cali Dinner Plate Earth Blue £20
Nkuku Cam Large Mug Mocha £16
Nkuku Iba Indigo Idha Hurricane Lantern Straight £50
Nkuku Avamali 1 Litre Recycled Glass Refill Bottle Amber £32
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Nkuku Llanera Champagne Glass Plum £13.75
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Nkuku Kalini Mug Blue Extra Large £18
Nkuku Kagitha Recycled Glass Statement Chandelier Antique Brass & Clear £650
Nkuku Indu Wooden Frame Mango Wood 50x35cm £70
Nkuku Indigo Drop Serving Bowl Medium £50
Nkuku Miza Glass Vase Large Smoke £50
Nkuku Yala Hammered Champagne Glass Clear Glass £11.25
Nkuku Mali Slanting Jug White £28
Nkuku Malia Bowl Cream £18
Nkuku Yala Hammered Highball Glass £12.50
Nkuku Varli Jute & Cotton Doormat £45
Nkuku Dantri Jute & Cotton Cushion Cover 50cm £55
Nkuku Minati Wine Glass Clear £12.50
Nkuku Sigiri Tall Wine Glass Clear £12.50
Nkuku Akari Jute and Cotton Rug 120x180cm £195
Nkuku Galago Bathroom Wall Lamp Antique Bronze £150
Nkuku Llanera Wine Glass Plum £13.75
Nkuku Minati Tumbler Clear £11.25
Nkuku Vandi Jute Doormat 60x90cm £55
Nkuku Llanera Tumbler Plum £11.25
Nkuku Sia Lantern Medium £95
Nkuku Fali Glass Tumbler Blue £8.75
Nkuku Taja Tumbler Sea Blue £12.50
Nkuku Indigo Drop Dinner Plate Cream & Indigo £22.50
Nkuku Rustic Soy Blend Large Pillar Candle 15x8cm £30
Nkuku Drishti Oval Iron Mirror Small £250
Nkuku Sikkim Marble & Recycled Glass Lantern Clear £60
Nkuku Adembi Woven Leather Counter Stool £295 Online Exclusive
Nkuku Almora Arched Mirror - Small £325 Online Exclusive
Nkuku Ilcoso Recycled Hammered Glass Storage Pot £25
Nkuku Noko Natural Wicker Round Pendant £225
Nkuku Karuma Ceramic Cereal Bowl Blue & White £18
Nkuku Mane Measuring Cups Brushed Gold £50
Nkuku Faiyaz Jute & Cotton Cushion Cover 40 x 60cm £65
Nkuku Karuma Ceramic Mug £11.25
Nkuku Konnie Bathroom Wall Lamp Globe Clear £110
Nkuku Tanda Etched Statement Table Lamp Extra Large £250
Nkuku Chaipat Candlestick Antique Brass Medium £45
Nkuku Kai Mug Grey £15
Nkuku Taja Wine Glass Sea Blue £13.75
Nkuku Sia Lantern Large £125
Nkuku Kaia Jute and Cotton Cushion Cover Rust £45
Nkuku Tussi Mara Cushion Dusty Pink £79
Nkuku Malia Dinner Plate Cream £22.50
Nkuku Indigo Drop Jug £45
Nkuku Rustic Soy Blend Pillar Candle Rust Small £20
Nkuku Hansika Mango Wood Frame Natural 5x7 £40
Nkuku Akari Jute and Cotton Rug 150x240cm £295
Nkuku Malia Side Plate Cream £18
Nkuku Kalai Ceramic Organic Shape Vase £85
Nkuku Kuma Jute and Cotton Cushion Cover Rust £45
Nkuku Miza Mini Glass Vase Small Smoke £20
Nkuku Konara Glass Tealight Holder Copper Smoke Large £45
Nkuku Iba Mug Indigo Small £12.50
Nkuku Kana Linen Cushion 50x50cm £69
Nkuku Indigo Drop Cup & Saucer £22.50
Nkuku Tussi Sia Cushion Dusty Pink £79
Nkuku Kana Linen Cushion 60x40cm £69
Nkuku Ama Jug £40
Nkuku Sadra Rattan Log Basket Natural £125
Nkuku Ena Cheese Knife Set 2 Brushed Gold £40
Nkuku Recycled Glass Cake Dome 23x34cm £85
Nkuku Malia Serving Bowl Cream £50
Nkuku Namuna Mango Wood Tray Natural £60
Nkuku Anali Mango Wood Coasters £30
Nkuku Edina Recycled Glass Table Lamp Clear Large £195
Nkuku Mango Wood Pizza Board 59x46x2cm £60
Nkuku Galago Bathroom Wall Lamp Antique Brass £150
Nkuku Nalbari Chopping Board Small £35
Nkuku Feo Linen Cushion Cover Natural Square £70
Nkuku Tussi Sia Cushion Cover £75
Nkuku Malia Jug Cream Large £40
Nkuku Deeka Storage Jar Small £35
Nkuku Givivi Mango Wood Stand Small £60
Nkuku Reyna Chopping Board Brown Marble £45
Nkuku Gavivi Mango Wood Bowl Small £45
Nkuku Otoro Glass Pendant Small Oval £150
Nkuku Kiara Organic Shape Ceramic Pendant Light £210
Nkuku Kitto Storage Jar Small £30
Nkuku Rustic Soy Blend Pillar Candle Rust Large £30
Nkuku Indigo Drop Teapot Cream & Indigo £45
Nkuku Shanaya Mottled Glass Chandelier Antique Bronze £650
Nkuku Kandy Wool & Cotton Cushion Cover Dusty Pink 60x40cm £55
Nkuku Kandy Wool & Cotton Cushion Cover Dusty Pink Square £55
Nkuku Anjuna Reactive Glaze Bowl White Large £60
Nkuku Avyn Recycled Glass Candle Holder Smoke Amber Large £40
Nkuku Rustic Soy Blend Pillar Candle Charcoal Small £20
Nkuku Chunni Chopping Board Natural Mango Wood 38x15 £25
Nkuku Santosa Wine Glass Clear £25
Nkuku Hanwa Reclaimed Wood Traditional Storage Pot £65
Nkuku Nahan Moss Stitch Cotton Throw Rust £95
Nkuku Rustic Soy Blend Pillar Candle Olive Small £20
Nkuku Dhanuk Ceramic Cereal Bowl Cream £18
Nkuku Arici Bowl Sand £15
Nkuku Rustic Soy Blend Pillar Candle White Large £30
Nkuku Avisa Mango Wood Bedside Table Lamp £95
Nkuku Yanis Rattan Photo Frame 5x7 £35
Nkuku Akila Mango Wood Tray Natural £95
Nkuku Malia Cup & Saucer Cream £28
Nkuku Tharad Recycled Glass Candle Holder Small £25
Nkuku Tharad Recycled Glass Candle Holder Tall £40
Nkuku Gili Linen Cushion Cover 40 x 60cm £75
Nkuku Indus Wooden Bowl Small £40
Nkuku Ama Serving Bowl Splatter Small £45
Nkuku Mannu Cotton and Hemp Wall Hung Basket Large £35
Nkuku Ama Bowl £18
Nkuku Mannu Cotton and Hemp Wall Hung Basket Small £30
Nkuku Ama Side Plate £18
Nkuku Neela Mango Wood Pendant Natural £375
Nkuku Ama Dinner Plate £22.50
Nkuku Feo Linen Cushion Cover Charcoal Square £70
Nkuku Ellam Recycled Glass Bottle Vase Small £35
Nkuku Sikkim Marble & Recycled Glass Tealight Holder Clear £30
Nkuku Yanis Rattan Photo Frame 8x10 £50
Nkuku Deuli Linen Cushion Cover £55
Nkuku Asana Marble Soap Dish £12
Nkuku Sanee Table Cloth Small £80
Nkuku Dhanuk Ceramic Side Plate Cream £18
Nkuku Ama Cup & Saucer Splatter £22.50
Nkuku Shalena Lantern £180
Nkuku Kobbari Jute and Cotton Cushion Cover Rust £60
Nkuku Annalla Rustic Iron Candle Holder Aged Zinc Large £20
Nkuku Maram Cheese Knife Set 3 Natural & Gold £45
Nkuku Karuma Ceramic Side Plate £20
Nkuku Avyn Recycled Glass Candle Holder Smoke Amber Small £28
Nkuku Gili Linen Cushion Cover 50 x 50cm £75
Nkuku Kai Mug Mustard £15
Nkuku Arici Mug Sand Small £11.25
Nkuku Arici Side Plate Sand £18
Nkuku Kamtha Water Hyacinth Tray Large £45
Nkuku Akurdi Bathroom Single Wall Lamp £110 Online Exclusive
Nkuku Adar Mango Wood Bowl £45 Out of stock
Nkuku Dantri Jute & Cotton Cushion Cover 60x40cm £55 Out of stock
Nkuku Chapad Hemp Wide Wall Hung Basket Small £30 Out of stock
Nkuku Nahan Moss Stitch Cotton Throw Stone £95 Out of stock

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