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 Varkala Ceramic Black Decorative Vase Large now £72 £80
Nkuku Karuma Ceramic Mug Large now £12.60 £14
Nkuku Chara Hammered Bottle Small now £18 £20
Nkuku Mila Gin Glass Dark Emerald now £15.75 £17.50
Nkuku Asana Marble Soap Pump Grey now £36 £40 Out of stock
Nkuku Mango Wood Salad Servers 30cm now £18 £20
Nkuku Indigo Drop Small Mug now £11.25 £12.50
Nkuku Indigo Drop Mug Large now £13.50 £15
Nkuku Danta Antique Brass Frame now £20.25 £22.50
Nkuku Malia Jug Cream Small now £16.20 £18
Nkuku Dia Jute Lampshade Green now from £40.50 £45
Nkuku Yakira Mirror now from £202.50 £225
Nkuku Ama Mug Short or Tall now £10.12 £11.25
Nkuku Kossi Storage Jar Large now £40.50 £45
Nkuku Dimalai Recycled Glass Table Lamp Clear now £112.50 £125
Nkuku Mila Wine Glass Clear now £12.37 £13.75
Nkuku Kagitha Recycled Glass Statement Chandelier Antique Brass & Clear now £585 £650
Nkuku Miza Mini Glass Vase Green now £16.20 £18
Nkuku Baba Glass Lamp Burnt Amber Large Wide now £144 £160
Nkuku Anara Etched Wine Glass £12.50
Nkuku Chandani Glass Tumbler Short now £7.87 £8.75
Nkuku Lumbu Lamp now £175.50 £195
Nkuku Anara Etched Decanter now £58.50 £65
Nkuku Ngolo Tealights now from £18 £20
Nkuku Arici Mug Sand Large now £12.60 £14
Nkuku Baba Green Smoke Glass Lamp Base now £99 £110
Nkuku Rustic Soy Blend Dinner Candle Charcoal Set of 2 now £6.75 £7.50
Nkuku Anara Etched Tumbler Clear Large Glass now £10.12 £11.25
Nkuku Mbata Brass Candlestick Antique Brass now from £27 £30
Nkuku Anara Etched Champagne Glass now £10.12 £11.25
Nkuku Galago Bathroom Wall Lamp Antique Bronze now £135 £150
Nkuku Edina Recycled Glass Table Lamp Smoke Brown Large now £175.50 £195
Nkuku Maram Cheese Knife Set 3 Natural & Gold now £40.50 £45
Nkuku Dia Jute Lampshade Ink now from £31.50 £35
Nkuku Asana Marble Storage Jar Grey now £31.50 £35 Out of stock
Nkuku Fali Wine Glass Blue now £10.12 £11.25
Nkuku Usha Mango Wood Lamp now £67.50 £75
Nkuku Yala Hammered Champagne Glass Clear Glass now £10.12 £11.25
Nkuku Kai Mug Grey now £13.50 £15
Nkuku Maro Tall Brass Lantern now £25.20 £28
Nkuku Chameli Mango Wood Table Lamp Natural now £135 £150
Nkuku Sibu Acacia Wood Candlestick Holder Small now £31.50 £35
Nkuku Kiaan Reclaimed Traditional Wood Wide Pot now £67.50 £75
Nkuku Round Small Otoro Glass Pendant now £135 £150
Nkuku Beru Rattan Lampshade Conical now £175.50 £195
Nkuku Janka Glass Tealight now from £10.80 £12
Nkuku Chunni Chopping Board Natural Mango Wood 38x15 now £22.50 £25
Nkuku Edina Recycled Glass Table Lamp Clear Large now £175.50 £195
Nkuku Rustic Soy Blend Large Pillar Candle 15x8cm now £27 £30
Nkuku Galago Bathroom Wall Lamp Antique Brass now £135 £150
Nkuku Vemula Lantern Antique Brass Large now £81 £90
Nkuku Asana Marble Tealight Holder Grey now £16.20 £18 Out of stock
Nkuku Drishti Oval Iron Mirror Small now £225 £250
Nkuku Santosa Sherry Glass Clear now £12.60 £14
Nkuku Indu Wooden Frame Mango Wood 50x35cm now £63 £70
Nkuku Lin Oversized Mug now £16.20 £18
Nkuku Dia Jute Lampshade Natural Medium now £40.50 £45
Nkuku Indigo Drop Butter Dish Cream & Indigo now £36 £40
Nkuku Fali Wine Glass Olive now £10.12 £11.25
Nkuku Malia Mug Cream 380ml now £11.25 £12.50
Nkuku Miza Mini Glass Vase Small Smoke now £16.20 £18
Nkuku Avyn Recycled Glass Candle Holder Sage Green Large now £36 £40
Nkuku Avamali 1 Litre Recycled Glass Refill Bottle Amber now £28.80 £32
Nkuku Mahika Tray Antique Brass Small now £45 £50
Nkuku Arici Mug Sand Small now £10.12 £11.25
Nkuku Abiyan Bamboo and Iron Triple Hook now £27 £30
Nkuku Santosa Wine Glass Clear now £22.50 £25
Nkuku Miza Glass Vase Large Smoke now £45 £50
Nkuku Kalai Ceramic Organic Shape Vase Natural now £49.50 £55
Nkuku Dimali Metal Candle Holder with Handle now £16.20 £18
Nkuku Anjuna Reactive Glaze Decorative Jug Small now £54 £60
Nkuku Fali Glass Tumbler Olive now £7.87 £8.75
Nkuku Indu Wooden Frame Mango Wood now £31.50 £35
Nkuku Rustic Soy Blend Dinner Candle Olive Green Set of 2 now £6.75 £7.50
Nkuku Amri Iron Candlestick now £14.85 £16.50
Nkuku Recycled Glass Cake Dome 23x34cm now £72 £80
Nkuku Reyna Chopping Board Brown Marble now from £31.50 £35
Nkuku Sanee Linen Napkins Set of 2 now £18 £20
Nkuku Udaipur Seagrass Water Hyacinth and Corn Husk Leaf Rug Large now £265.50 £295
Nkuku Indigo Drop Dinner Plate Cream & Indigo now £20.25 £22.50
Nkuku Yala Hammered Glass Clear now £11.25 £12.50
Nkuku Yongana Jute Pattern Lampshade Large now £63 £70
Nkuku Ellam Recycled Glass Bottle Vase Large Clear now £40.50 £45
Nkuku Cali Dinner Plate Earth Blue now £18 £20
Nkuku Darsa Cheese Knife Set 4 Brushed Gold now £40.50 £45
Nkuku Vemula Lantern Antique Brass Small now £63 £70
Nkuku Baba Recycled Glass Lamp Base Small now £85.50 £95
Nkuku Konnie Bathroom Wall Lamp Globe Clear now £99 £110
Nkuku Kalai Ceramic Organic Shape Vase now £76.50 £85
Nkuku Drisana Mango Wood Bedside Table Lamp now £99 £110
Nkuku Deuli Linen Cushion Cover now £49.50 £55
Nkuku Malia Cup & Saucer Cream now £25.20 £28
Nkuku Valeska Recycled Glass Soap Dispenser Smoke now £22.50 £25
Nkuku Sanee Table Cloth Small now £72 £80
Nkuku Indigo Drop Teapot Cream & Indigo now £40.50 £45
Nkuku Arici Side Plate Sand now £16.20 £18
Nkuku Quinn Hammered Metal Pendant Antique Brass Small now £157.50 £175
Nkuku Faiyaz Jute & Cotton Cushion Cover 50 x 50cm now £58.50 £65
Nkuku Karuma Ceramic Side Plate now £18 £20
Nkuku Kobbari Jute and Cotton Cushion Cover Moss Green now £54 £60
Nkuku Tussi Sia Cushion Cover now £67.50 £75
Nkuku Miza Glass Vase Smoke Small now £40.50 £45
Nkuku Mango Wood Pizza Board 43x32x2cm now £40.50 £45
Nkuku Mila Decanter Dark Emerald now £45 £50
Nkuku Pambani Photoframe Antique Brass now £36 £40
Nkuku Arici Bowl Sand now £13.50 £15
Nkuku Visla Glass Clear now £12.37 £13.75
Nkuku Chunni Chopping Board Natural Mango Wood 50x16 now £31.50 £35
Nkuku Ooty Candlestick Holder Small now £27 £30
Nkuku Arici Dinner Plate Sand now £18 £20
Nkuku Adah Iron Baskets Brown Set of 2 now £67.50 £75
Nkuku Visranti Lantern Black now £76.50 £85
Nkuku Feo Linen Cushion Cover Natural Square now £63 £70
Nkuku Moss Stitch Cotton Throw now £85.50 £95
Nkuku Sengol Recycled Glass Desk Lamp Antique Brass now £202.50 £225
Nkuku Karuma Small Ceramic Jug now £22.50 £25
Nkuku Arici Cereal Bowl Sand now £16.20 £18
Nkuku Neela Mango Wood Lampshade Natural now £135 £150
Nkuku Neela Mango Wood Pendant Natural now £337.50 £375
Nkuku Kawasan Reclaimed Traditional Wood Tall Pot now £58.50 £65
Nkuku Rustic Soy Blend Pillar Candle Charcoal Small now £18 £20
Nkuku Rustic Soy Blend Pillar Candle Olive Small now £18 £20
Nkuku Edina Recycled Glass Table Lamp Smoke Brown Small now £126 £140
Nkuku Maidaan Cotton Cushion Cover 50x50cm now £54 £60
Nkuku Naryla Lantern now £25.20 £28
Nkuku Hansika Mango Wood Frame Natural 8x10 now £54 £60
Nkuku Ena Cheese Knife Set 2 Brushed Gold now £36 £40
Nkuku Ama Cup & Saucer Splatter now £20.25 £22.50
Nkuku Malia Dinner Plate Cream now £20.25 £22.50
Nkuku Nalbari Chopping Board Small now £31.50 £35
Nkuku Yala Hammered Jug Clear Glass now £27 £30
Nkuku Inkollu Wire Stand One Size now £40.50 £45
Nkuku Rustic Soy Blend Pillar Candle Large now £27 £30
Nkuku Rustic Soy Blend Dinner Candle White Set of 2 now £6.75 £7.50
Nkuku Narlu Window Box Planter now £85.50 £95
Nkuku Sia Lantern Medium now £85.50 £95
Nkuku Odisha Linen Cushion Cover Charcoal & Natural Square now £63 £70
Nkuku Shanaya Mottled Glass Chandelier Antique Bronze now £585 £650
Nkuku Sia Lantern Large now £112.50 £125
Nkuku Shalena Lantern now £162 £180
Nkuku Kobbari Jute and Cotton Cushion Cover Rust now £54 £60
Nkuku Mannu Cotton and Hemp Wall Hung Basket Large now £31.50 £35
Nkuku Odisha Natural & Charcoal Linen Throw now £135 £150
Nkuku Avyn Recycled Glass Candle Holder Smoke Amber Large now £36 £40
Nkuku Avyn Recycled Glass Candle Holder Forest Green Large now £36 £40
Nkuku Kagitha Noko Wicker Dome Pendant now £247.50 £275
Nkuku Sia Lantern Small now £63 £70
Nkuku Rustic Soy Blend Pillar Candle White Large now £27 £30
Nkuku Bennu Straight Vase now £36 £40
Nkuku Avyn Recycled Glass Candle Holder Smoke Amber Small now £25.20 £28
Nkuku Mannu Cotton and Hemp Wall Hung Basket Small now £27 £30
Nkuku Maidaan Cotton Cushion Cover 60x40cm now £54 £60
Nkuku Eshani Ceramic Cup & Saucer Indigo now £20.25 £22.50
Nkuku Ilcoso Recycled Hammered Glass Storage Pot now £22.50 £25
Nkuku Large Nalgonda Lamp Antique Brass now £175.50 £195
Nkuku Zairya Jute & Cotton Cushion Cover now £58.50 £65
Nkuku Avisa Mango Wood Bedside Table Lamp now £85.50 £95
Nkuku Maro Small Brass Lantern now £18 £20
Nkuku Cali Bowl Earth Blue now £16.20 £18
Nkuku Aarushu Napkin Rings Natural Set of 4 now £18 £20
Nkuku Annalla Rustic Iron Candle Holder Aged Zinc Large now £18 £20
Nkuku Yana Mango Wood & Wicker Woven Chair now £125 £250
Nkuku Chapad Hemp Wide Wall Hung Basket Small now £27 £30
Nkuku Santosa Champagne Glass Clear now £20.25 £22.50
Nkuku Ellam Recycled Glass Bottle Vase Small Clear now £31.50 £35
Nkuku Sigiri Tall Wine Glass Clear now £11.25 £12.50
Nkuku Malia Bowl Cream now £16.20 £18
Nkuku Yongana Jute Pattern Lampshade Medium now £54 £60
Nkuku Ellam Recycled Glass Bottle Vase Large now £40.50 £45
Nkuku Inkollu Basket Aged Brass now £36 £40
Nkuku Avyn Recycled Glass Candle Holder Forest Green Small now £25.20 £28
Nkuku Eshani Ceramic Side Plate Indigo now £16.20 £18
Nkuku Malia Side Plate Cream now £16.20 £18
Nkuku Indigo Drop Cup & Saucer now £20.25 £22.50
Nkuku Amri Iron Black Candlestick now £14.85 £16.50
Nkuku Faiyaz Jute & Cotton Cushion Cover 40 x 60cm now £58.50 £65
Nkuku Gili Linen Cushion Cover 40 x 60cm now £67.50 £75
Nkuku Kiara Organic Shape Ceramic Pendant Light now £189 £210
Nkuku Cali Side Plate Earth Blue now £16.20 £18
Nkuku Udaipur Seagrass Water Hyacinth and Corn Husk Leaf Rug Medium now £175.50 £195
Nkuku Sikkim Marble & Recycled Glass Lantern Clear now £54 £60
Nkuku Rustic Soy Blend Pillar Candle White Small now £18 £20
Nkuku Mango Wood Pizza Board 59x46x2cm now £54 £60
Nkuku Inkollu Basket Bowl Medium now £27 £30
Nkuku Feo Linen Cushion Cover Charcoal Square now £63 £70
Nkuku Annalla Rustic Iron Candle Holder Aged Zinc Small now £13.50 £15
Nkuku Nakuru Iron & Glass Drinks Table now £265.50 £295
Nkuku Iswa Leather & Rattan Dining Chair now £225 £250
Nkuku Indigo Drop Pasta Bowl now £20.25 £22.50
Nkuku Kamtha Water Hyacinth Tray Large now £40.50 £45
Nkuku Gili Linen Cushion Cover 50 x 50cm now £67.50 £75
Nkuku Dera Etched Recycled Glass Tealight Holder Small now £13.50 £15
Nkuku Dia Jute Lampshade Natural Small now £31.50 £35
Nkuku Ooty Candlestick Holder Large now £36 £40
Nkuku Bunaken Reclaimed Traditional Bowl now £54 £60
Nkuku Eshani Ceramic Jug Indigo now £40.50 £45
Nkuku Sikkim Marble & Recycled Glass Tealight Holder Clear now £27 £30
Nkuku Chapad Hemp Wide Wall Hung Basket now £31.50 £35
Nkuku Yongana Jute Pattern Lampshade Small now £45 £50
Nkuku Ama Dinner Plate now £20.25 £22.50
Nkuku Anjuna Reactive Glaze Bowl White Small now £45 £50
Nkuku Anjuna Reactive Glaze Bowl White Large now £54 £60
Nkuku Dhanuk Ceramic Side Plate Cream now £16.20 £18
Nkuku Edina Recycled Glass Table Lamp Clear Small now £126 £140
Nkuku Dera Etched Recycled Glass Tealight Holder Large now £25.20 £28
Nkuku Yanis Rattan Photo Frame 8x10 now £45 £50
Nkuku Shaan Glass Storage Jar now £49.50 £55
Nkuku Idha Hurricane Lantern Tapered 32cm now £72 £80
Nkuku Kara Floor Lamp Brass now £292.50 £325
Nkuku Mayla Handwoven Long Rectangle Cushion Cover now £112.50 £125
Nkuku Pawi Mango Wood Tray Round now £67.50 £75
Nkuku Iba Indigo Idha Hurricane Lantern Straight now £45 £50
Nkuku Kitto Storage Jar Large now £36 £40
Nkuku Eluru Small Lantern now £45 £50
Nkuku Mohani Lantern Small now £45 £50
Nkuku Hombi Triangle Hempt Wall Hanging now £76.50 £85
Nkuku Indigo Drop Serving Bowl Medium now £45 £50
Nkuku Indigo Drop Large Serving Bowl now £58.50 £65
Nkuku Indigo Drop Jug now £40.50 £45
Nkuku Miza Glass Vase Green now £40.50 £45
Nkuku Antique Brass Small Nalgonda Lamp now £135 £150
Nkuku Ama Bowl now £16.20 £18
Nkuku Noko Natural Wicker Round Pendant now £202.50 £225
Nkuku Ama Side Plate now £16.20 £18
Nkuku Karuma Ceramic Cereal Bowl Blue & White now £16.20 £18
Nkuku Varanisi Wide Glass Table Lamp now £157.50 £175
Nkuku Bajora Braided Hemp Cushion Cover Square now £54 £60
Nkuku Otoro Glass Pendant Small Oval now £135 £150
Nkuku Indus Wooden Bowl Large now £54 £60
Nkuku Ama Jug now £36 £40
Nkuku Indus Wooden Bowl Small now £36 £40
Nkuku Karuma Ceramic Mug now £10.12 £11.25
Nkuku Ama Serving Bowl Splatter Small now £40.50 £45
Nkuku Ajuru Wooden Serving Platter now £36 £40
Nkuku Madu Pendant now £96 £120
Nkuku Ama Platter now £36 £40
Nkuku Mayla Cushion Cover Natural now £72 £80
Nkuku Karuma Large Ceramic Jug now £36 £40
Nkuku Beru Rattan Conical Lampshade now £135 £150
Nkuku Sikkim Marble & Recycled Glass Tealight Holder Amber now £27 £30 Out of stock
Nkuku Pamelia Round Cane Mirror Natural Large now £112.50 £125 Out of stock
Nkuku Malia Jug Cream Large now £36 £40 Out of stock
Nkuku Eshani Ceramic Dinner Plate Indigo now £20.25 £22.50 Out of stock
Nkuku Indu Wooden Frame Mango Wood 36x29cm now £49.50 £55 Out of stock
Nkuku Simi Side Plate £15 Out of stock
Nkuku Varkala Ceramic Black Decorative Vase Medium now £54 £60 Out of stock

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