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 Yala Hammered Wine Glass £11.25
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Nkuku Mbata Brass Candlestick Antique Brass from £30
Nkuku Indigo Drop Mug Large £15
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Nkuku Miza Mini Glass Vase Green £18
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Nkuku Danta Antique Brass Frame from £20
Nkuku Affiti Clay Tapered Pot £95
Nkuku Baba Glass Lamp Burnt Amber Large Wide £160
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Nkuku Mila Gin Glass Dark Emerald £17.50
Nkuku Mila Wine Glass Clear £13.75
Nkuku Indigo Drop Small Mug £12.50
Nkuku Indu Wooden Frame Mango Wood 50x35cm £70
Nkuku Baba Green Smoke Glass Lamp Base £110
Nkuku Chandani Glass Tumbler Short £8.75
Nkuku Zairya Jute & Cotton Cushion Cover £65
Nkuku Lumbu Lamp £195
Nkuku Lin Oversized Mug £18
Nkuku Anara Etched Champagne Glass £11.25
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Nkuku Ilcoso Recycled Hammered Glass Soap Dispenser £25
Nkuku Yala Hammered Champagne Glass Clear Glass £11.25
Nkuku Rustic Soy Blend Dinner Candle Charcoal Set of 2 £7.50
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Nkuku Miza Glass Vase Large Smoke £50
Nkuku Anara Etched Wine Glass £12.50
Nkuku Fali Wine Glass Olive £11.25
Nkuku Galago Bathroom Wall Lamp Antique Bronze £150
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Nkuku Indu Wooden Frame Mango Wood £35
Nkuku Anara Etched Tumbler Clear Large Glass £11.25
Nkuku Kalai Ceramic Organic Shape Vase Natural £55
Nkuku Rustic Soy Blend Large Pillar Candle 15x8cm £30
Nkuku Kagitha Recycled Glass Statement Chandelier Antique Brass & Clear £650
Nkuku Arici Mug Sand Small £11.25
Nkuku Anjuna Reactive Glaze Decorative Jug Small £60
Nkuku Fali Glass Tumbler Olive £8.75
Nkuku Dia Jute Lampshade Ink from £35
Nkuku Avamali 1 Litre Recycled Glass Refill Bottle Amber £32
Nkuku Sanee Linen Napkins Set of 2 £20
Nkuku Udaipur Seagrass Water Hyacinth and Corn Husk Leaf Rug Large £295
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Nkuku Beru Rattan Lampshade Conical £195
Nkuku Amri Iron Candlestick £16.50
Nkuku Arici Mug Sand Large £14
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Nkuku Hansika Mango Wood Frame Natural 8x10 £60
Nkuku Valeska Recycled Glass Soap Dispenser Smoke £25
Nkuku Visla Glass Clear £13.75
Nkuku Mahika Tray Antique Brass Small £50
Nkuku Round Small Otoro Glass Pendant £150
Nkuku Edina Recycled Glass Table Lamp Smoke Brown Large £195
Nkuku Cali Dinner Plate Earth Blue £20
Nkuku Rustic Soy Blend Dinner Candle Olive Green Set of 2 £7.50
Nkuku Darsa Cheese Knife Set 4 Brushed Gold £45
Nkuku Naryla Lantern £28
Nkuku Ooty Candlestick Holder Small £30
Nkuku Kiaan Reclaimed Traditional Wood Wide Pot £75
Nkuku Malia Cup & Saucer Cream £28
Nkuku Anjuna Reactive Glaze Bowl White Large £60
Nkuku Galago Bathroom Wall Lamp Antique Brass £150
Nkuku Indigo Drop Teapot Cream & Indigo £45
Nkuku Ellam Recycled Glass Bottle Vase Large Clear £45
Nkuku Recycled Glass Cake Dome 23x34cm £80
Nkuku Nalbari Pizza Board Mango Wood Large £65
Nkuku Konnie Bathroom Wall Lamp Globe Clear £110
Nkuku Yongana Jute Pattern Lampshade Large £70
Nkuku Dimalai Recycled Glass Table Lamp Clear £125
Nkuku Miza Glass Vase Smoke Small £45
Nkuku Chameli Mango Wood Table Lamp Natural £150
Nkuku Usha Mango Wood Lamp £75
Nkuku Yala Hammered Glass Clear £12.50
Nkuku Cali Bowl Earth Blue £18
Nkuku Arici Cereal Bowl Sand £18
Nkuku Narlu Window Box Planter £95
Nkuku Ama Cup & Saucer Splatter £22.50
Nkuku Nalbari Chopping Board Small £35
Nkuku Sia Lantern Large £125
Nkuku Tussi Sia Cushion Cover £75
Nkuku Neela Mango Wood Pendant Natural £375
Nkuku Kalai Ceramic Organic Shape Vase £85
Nkuku Karuma Ceramic Side Plate £20
Nkuku Kai Mug Grey £15
Nkuku Rustic Soy Blend Pillar Candle Charcoal Small £20
Nkuku Quinn Hammered Metal Pendant Antique Brass Small £175
Nkuku Maro Small Brass Lantern £20
Nkuku Rustic Soy Blend Pillar Candle Olive Small £20
Nkuku Arici Dinner Plate Sand £20
Nkuku Sibu Acacia Wood Candlestick Holder Small £35
Nkuku Kai Mug Mustard £15
Nkuku Maram Cheese Knife Set 3 Natural & Gold £45
Nkuku Indigo Drop Butter Dish Cream & Indigo £40
Nkuku Reyna Chopping Board Brown Marble from £35
Nkuku Shalena Lantern £180
Nkuku Sanee Table Cloth Small £80
Nkuku Vemula Lantern Antique Brass Large £90
Nkuku Arici Bowl Sand £15
Nkuku Moss Stitch Cotton Throw £95
Nkuku Kawasan Reclaimed Traditional Wood Tall Pot £65
Nkuku Edina Recycled Glass Table Lamp Clear Large £195
Nkuku Adah Iron Baskets Brown Set of 2 £75
Nkuku Sia Lantern Medium £95
Nkuku Indigo Drop Dinner Plate Cream & Indigo £22.50
Nkuku Rustic Soy Blend Dinner Candle White Set of 2 £7.50
Nkuku Mannu Cotton and Hemp Wall Hung Basket Large £35
Nkuku Kobbari Jute and Cotton Cushion Cover Rust £60
Nkuku Arici Side Plate Sand £18
Nkuku Visranti Lantern Black £85
Nkuku Ena Cheese Knife Set 2 Brushed Gold £40
Nkuku Mango Wood Salad Servers 30cm £20
Nkuku Odisha Natural & Charcoal Linen Throw £150
Nkuku Inkollu Wire Stand One Size £45
Nkuku Thimma Wine Glass Clear & Teal £25
Nkuku Pambani Photoframe Antique Brass £40
Nkuku Neela Mango Wood Lampshade Natural £150
Nkuku Malia Dinner Plate Cream £22.50
Nkuku Yala Hammered Jug Clear Glass £30
Nkuku Avisa Mango Wood Bedside Table Lamp £95
Nkuku Asana Marble Soap Dish £12
Nkuku Indu Standing Wood Frame Mango Wood £40
Nkuku Chunni Chopping Board Natural Mango Wood 50x16 £35
Nkuku Kobbari Jute and Cotton Cushion Cover Moss Green £60
Nkuku Vemula Lantern Antique Brass Small £70
Nkuku Aarushu Napkin Rings Natural Set of 4 £20
Nkuku Shanaya Mottled Glass Chandelier Antique Bronze £650
Nkuku Rustic Soy Blend Pillar Candle White Large £30
Nkuku Asana Marble Storage Jar Grey £35
Nkuku Anjuna Reactive Glaze Decorative Jug Large £70
Nkuku Santosa Wine Glass Clear £25
Nkuku Kiara Organic Shape Ceramic Pendant Light £210
Nkuku Chapad Hemp Wide Wall Hung Basket Small £30
Nkuku Anara Etched Decanter £65
Nkuku Dimali Metal Candle Holder with Handle £18
Nkuku Drishti Oval Iron Mirror Small £250
Nkuku Kagitha Noko Wicker Dome Pendant £275
Nkuku Feo Linen Cushion Cover Natural Square £70
Nkuku Maidaan Cotton Cushion Cover 50x50cm £60
Nkuku Asana Marble Soap Pump Grey £40
Nkuku Avyn Recycled Glass Candle Holder Smoke Amber Large £40
Nkuku Avyn Recycled Glass Candle Holder Smoke Amber Small £28
Nkuku Mannu Cotton and Hemp Wall Hung Basket Small £30
Nkuku Maidaan Cotton Cushion Cover 60x40cm £60
Nkuku Sengol Recycled Glass Desk Lamp Antique Brass £225
Nkuku Asana Marble Tealight Holder Grey £18
Nkuku Mango Wood Pizza Board 43x32x2cm £45
Nkuku Drisana Mango Wood Bedside Table Lamp £110
Nkuku Dia Jute Lampshade Natural Medium £45
Nkuku Yongana Jute Pattern Lampshade Medium £60
Nkuku Santosa Champagne Glass Clear £22.50
Nkuku Avyn Recycled Glass Candle Holder Forest Green Large £40
Nkuku Malia Bowl Cream £18
Nkuku Udaipur Seagrass Water Hyacinth and Corn Husk Leaf Rug Medium £195
Nkuku Abiyan Bamboo and Iron Triple Hook £30
Nkuku Annalla Rustic Iron Candle Holder Aged Zinc Large £20
Nkuku Ilcoso Recycled Hammered Glass Storage Pot £25
Nkuku Sikkim Marble & Recycled Glass Tealight Holder Amber £30
Nkuku Avyn Recycled Glass Candle Holder Forest Green Small £28
Nkuku Sikkim Marble & Recycled Glass Lantern Clear £60
Nkuku Amri Iron Black Candlestick £16.50
Nkuku Sia Lantern Small £70
Nkuku Bennu Straight Vase £40
Nkuku Ellam Recycled Glass Bottle Vase Small Clear £35
Nkuku Malia Side Plate Cream £18
Nkuku Sigiri Tall Wine Glass Clear £12.50
Nkuku Odisha Linen Cushion Cover Charcoal & Natural Square £70
Nkuku Malia Jug Cream Large £40
Nkuku Inkollu Basket Aged Brass £40
Nkuku Faiyaz Jute & Cotton Cushion Cover 40 x 60cm £65
Nkuku Chunni Chopping Board Natural Mango Wood 38x15 £25
Nkuku Inkollu Basket Bowl Medium £30
Nkuku Indigo Drop Cup & Saucer £22.50
Nkuku Large Nalgonda Lamp Antique Brass £195
Nkuku Faiyaz Jute & Cotton Cushion Cover 50 x 50cm £65
Nkuku Cali Side Plate Earth Blue £18
Nkuku Gili Linen Cushion Cover 40 x 60cm £75
Nkuku Mango Wood Pizza Board 59x46x2cm £60
Nkuku Eshani Ceramic Dinner Plate Indigo £22.50
Nkuku Edina Recycled Glass Table Lamp Smoke Brown Small £140
Nkuku Rustic Soy Blend Pillar Candle White Small £20
Nkuku Deuli Linen Cushion Cover £55
Nkuku Ellam Recycled Glass Bottle Vase Large £45
Nkuku Eshani Ceramic Side Plate Indigo £18
Nkuku Eshani Ceramic Cereal Bowl Indigo £18
Nkuku Baba Recycled Glass Lamp Base Small £95
Nkuku Annalla Rustic Iron Candle Holder Aged Zinc Small £15
Nkuku Juoni Small Iron Planter £95
Nkuku Rustic Soy Blend Pillar Candle Large £30
Nkuku Indu Wooden Frame Mango Wood 36x29cm £55
Nkuku Dera Etched Recycled Glass Tealight Holder Small £15
Nkuku Ooty Candlestick Holder Large £40
Nkuku Kamtha Water Hyacinth Tray Large £45
Nkuku Feo Linen Cushion Cover Charcoal Square £70
Nkuku Yongana Jute Pattern Lampshade Small £50
Nkuku Gili Linen Cushion Cover 50 x 50cm £75
Nkuku Dia Jute Lampshade Natural Small £35
Nkuku Kossi Storage Jar Small £35
Nkuku Bunaken Reclaimed Traditional Bowl £60
Nkuku Avyn Recycled Glass Candle Holder Sage Green Large £40
Nkuku Ama Dinner Plate £22.50
Nkuku Chapad Hemp Wide Wall Hung Basket £35
Nkuku Nakuru Iron & Glass Drinks Table £295
Nkuku Dhanuk Ceramic Side Plate Cream £18
Nkuku Eshani Ceramic Cup & Saucer Indigo £22.50
Nkuku Eshani Ceramic Serving Bowl Indigo £65
Nkuku Eshani Ceramic Jug Indigo £45
Nkuku Iswa Leather & Rattan Dining Chair £250
Nkuku Anjuna Reactive Glaze Bowl White Small £50
Nkuku Edina Recycled Glass Table Lamp Clear Small £140
Nkuku Sikkim Marble & Recycled Glass Tealight Holder Clear £30
Nkuku Kara Floor Lamp Brass £325
Nkuku Dera Etched Recycled Glass Tealight Holder Large £28
Nkuku Mohani Lantern Small £50
Nkuku Shaan Glass Storage Jar £55
Nkuku Yanis Rattan Photo Frame 8x10 £50
Nkuku Mayla Handwoven Long Rectangle Cushion Cover £125
Nkuku Kitto Storage Jar Large £40
Nkuku Mayla Handwoven Rectangle Cushion Cover £80
Nkuku Indigo Drop Serving Bowl Medium £50
Nkuku Pawi Mango Wood Tray Round £75
Nkuku Iba Indigo Idha Hurricane Lantern Straight £50
Nkuku Idha Hurricane Lantern Tapered 32cm £80
Nkuku Eluru Small Lantern £50
Nkuku Ama Bowl £18
Nkuku Indigo Drop Large Serving Bowl £65
Nkuku Chara Hammered Bottle Small £20
Nkuku Kossi Storage Jar Large £45
Nkuku Antique Brass Small Nalgonda Lamp £150
Nkuku Ama Side Plate £18
Nkuku Noko Natural Wicker Round Pendant £225
Nkuku Indigo Drop Pasta Bowl £22.50
Nkuku Miza Glass Vase Green £45
Nkuku Karuma Ceramic Cereal Bowl Blue & White £18
Nkuku Otoro Glass Pendant Small Oval £150
Nkuku Varanisi Wide Glass Table Lamp £175
Nkuku Indigo Drop Jug £45
Nkuku Ama Jug £40
Nkuku Hombi Triangle Hempt Wall Hanging £85
Nkuku Bajora Braided Hemp Cushion Cover Square £60
Nkuku Indus Wooden Bowl Large £60
Nkuku Indus Wooden Bowl Small £40
Nkuku Ama Serving Bowl Splatter Small £45
Nkuku Ajuru Wooden Serving Platter £40
Nkuku Ama Platter £40
Nkuku Mayla Cushion Cover Natural £80
Nkuku Karuma Small Ceramic Jug £25
Nkuku Karuma Large Ceramic Jug £40
Nkuku Beru Rattan Conical Lampshade £150
Nkuku Karuma Ceramic Mug £11.25
Nkuku Pamelia Round Cane Mirror Natural Large £125 Out of stock
Nkuku Simi Side Plate £15 Out of stock
Nkuku Varkala Ceramic Black Decorative Vase Medium £60 Out of stock

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