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 £80
Nkuku Kossi Storage Jar Large £45
Nkuku Cam Coffee Mug Mocha £15
Nkuku Indigo Drop Cup & Saucer £22.50
Nkuku Netra Rattan Basket Natural £95
Nkuku Mali Ribbed Teapot White £60
Nkuku Kalini Mug Green Extra Large £18
Nkuku Dia Jute Lampshade Ink from £35
Nkuku Kalini Mug Blue Extra Large £18
Nkuku Danta Antique Brass Frame from £20
Nkuku Mila Decanter Dark Emerald £50
Nkuku Mila Gin Glass Dark Emerald £17.50
Nkuku Maro Tall Brass Lantern £28
Nkuku Miza Mini Glass Vase Green from £18
Nkuku Karuma Ceramic Mug Large £14
Nkuku Janka Glass Tealight from £12
Nkuku Malia Mug Cream 380ml £12.50
Nkuku Bajora Braided Hemp Cushion Cover Square £60
Nkuku Kawasan Reclaimed Traditional Wood Tall Pot £65
Nkuku Indigo Drop Mug Large £15
Nkuku Indigo Drop Small Mug £12.50
Nkuku Yakira Mirror from £225
Nkuku Mila Wine Glass Clear £13.75
Nkuku Akari Jute and Cotton Rug 150x240cm £295
Nkuku Fali Wine Glass Olive £11.25
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Nkuku Namuna Mango Wood Tray Large £80
Nkuku Ilcoso Recycled Hammered Glass Soap Dispenser Green £28
Nkuku Indigo Drop Pasta Bowl £22.50
Nkuku Bennu Straight Vase £40
Nkuku Yongana Jute Pattern Lampshade Large £70
Nkuku Ilcoso Recycled Hammered Glass Soap Dispenser £25
Nkuku Lumbu Lamp £195
Nkuku Baba Green Smoke Glass Lamp Base £110
Nkuku Cali Dinner Plate Earth Blue £20
Nkuku Rustic Soy Blend Dinner Candles Rust Set of 2 £7.50
Nkuku Chandani Glass Tumbler Short £8.75
Nkuku Mbata Brass Candlestick Antique Brass from £30
Nkuku Ngolo Glass Tree from £20
Nkuku Baba Glass Lamp Burnt Amber Large Wide £160
Nkuku Nahan Moss Stitch Cotton Throw Rust £95
Nkuku Yala Hammered Highball Glass £12.50
Nkuku Fali Wine Glass Blue £11.25
Nkuku Mali White Coffee Mug £15
Nkuku Santosa Sherry Glass Clear £14
Nkuku Indigo Drop Dinner Plate Cream & Indigo £22.50
Nkuku Cali Side Plate Earth Blue £18
Nkuku Cali Bowl Earth Blue £18
Nkuku Nahan Moss Stitch Cotton Throw Stone £95
Nkuku Mali Large Mug White 350ml £16
Nkuku Usha Mango Wood Lamp £75
Nkuku Rustic Soy Blend Dinner Candle Charcoal Set of 2 £7.50
Nkuku Anara Etched Champagne Glass £11.25
Nkuku Fali Glass Tumbler Olive £8.75
Nkuku Kagitha Recycled Glass Statement Chandelier Antique Brass & Clear £650
Nkuku Ama Mug Short or Tall from £11.25
Nkuku Galago Bathroom Wall Lamp Antique Bronze £150
Nkuku Anara Etched Tumbler Clear Large Glass £11.25
Nkuku Yala Hammered Champagne Glass Clear Glass £11.25
Nkuku Galago Bathroom Wall Lamp Antique Brass £150
Nkuku Quinn Hammered Metal Pendant Antique Brass Small £175
Nkuku Dia Jute Lampshade Natural Medium £45
Nkuku Mane Measuring Spoons Brushed Gold £30
Nkuku Drisana Mango Wood Bedside Table Lamp £110
Nkuku Dilli Wool Throw £125
Nkuku Chaipat Candlestick Antique Brass Medium £45
Nkuku Akari Jute and Cotton Rug 120x180cm £195
Nkuku Adar Mango Wood Bowl £45
Nkuku Anara Etched Wine Glass £12.50
Nkuku Chameli Mango Wood Table Lamp Natural £150
Nkuku Malia Jug Cream Small £18
Nkuku Indu Wooden Frame Mango Wood 50x35cm £70
Nkuku Hanwa Reclaimed Wood Traditional Storage Pot £65
Nkuku Dia Jute Lampshade Green from £45
Nkuku Tharad Recycled Glass Candle Holder Tall £40
Nkuku Sanval Wool Throw Rust £125
Nkuku Matu Candle Holder Antique Patina Large £15
Nkuku Matu Candle Holder Antique Patina Small £12
Nkuku Tanda Etched Statement Table Lamp Extra Large £250
Nkuku Akila Mango Wood Tray Natural £95
Nkuku Rasan Table Lamp £125
Nkuku Indigo Drop Ceramic Cake Stand £85
Nkuku Elagalu Candle Holder £25
Nkuku Dantri Jute & Cotton Cushion Cover 50cm £55
Nkuku Anjuna Reactive Glaze Ceramic Vase Large £75
Nkuku Karua Reclaimed Wood Traditional Bowl £75
Nkuku Ngolo Tealight Holder Amber £20
Nkuku Kalai Ceramic Organic Shape Vase £85
Nkuku Kalai Ceramic Organic Shape Vase Natural £55
Nkuku Valeska Recycled Glass Soap Dispenser Smoke £25
Nkuku Avamali 1 Litre Recycled Glass Refill Bottle Amber £32
Nkuku Mahika Tray Antique Brass Small £50
Nkuku Anjuna Reactive Glaze Decorative Jug Small £60
Nkuku Kiaan Reclaimed Traditional Wood Wide Pot £75
Nkuku Yala Hammered Glass Clear £12.50
Nkuku Neela Mango Wood Lampshade Natural £150
Nkuku Malia Cup & Saucer Cream £28
Nkuku Ngolo Tealight Holder Antiqued Amber Large £45
Nkuku Renwal Velvet & Linen Cushion Cover Brown 60x40cm £55
Nkuku Renwal Velvet & Linen Cushion Cover Brown 50x50cm £55
Nkuku Pilani Velvet & Linen Cushion Cover Moss 60x40cm £55
Nkuku Pilani Velvet & Linen Cushion Cover Moss 50x50cm £55
Nkuku Nahan Moss Stitch Cotton Throw Charcoal £95
Nkuku Nahan Moss Stitch Cotton Throw Forest Green £95
Nkuku Konara Glass Tealight Holder Copper Smoke Small £20
Nkuku Miza Glass Vase Large Smoke £50
Nkuku Tharad Recycled Glass Candle Holder Small £25
Nkuku Sanval Wool Cushion Cover Rust 50cm £65
Nkuku Sanval Wool Cushion Cover Rust 60 x 40cm £65
Nkuku Rustic Soy Blend Pillar Candle Rust Small £20
Nkuku Rustic Soy Blend Pillar Candle Rust Large £30
Nkuku Poplar Leaf Brass Bottle Stopper £15
Nkuku Oak Leaf Brass Bottle Stopper £15
Nkuku Ngolo Tealight Holder Antiqued Amber Medium £35
Nkuku Rattan Chunky Basket Small £95
Nkuku Sadra Rattan Log Basket Natural £125
Nkuku Mane Measuring Cups Brushed Gold £50
Nkuku Konara Glass Tealight Holder Copper Smoke Medium £35
Nkuku Chaipat Candlestick Antique Brass Small £35
Nkuku Udaipur Seagrass Water Hyacinth and Corn Husk Leaf Rug Large £295
Nkuku Ilcoso Recycled Hammered Glass Storage Pot Green £25
Nkuku Gavivi Mango Wood Bowl Large £65
Nkuku Gavivi Mango Wood Bowl Small £45
Nkuku Gavivi Mango Wood Bowl £60
Nkuku Deeka Storage Jar Large £45
Nkuku Deeka Storage Jar Small £35
Nkuku Chaipat Candlestick Antique Brass Large £55
Nkuku Konara Glass Tealight Holder Copper Smoke Large £45
Nkuku Dantri Jute & Cotton Cushion Cover 60x40cm £55
Nkuku Sanee Placemat Set of 2 £20
Nkuku Arici Bowl Sand £15
Nkuku Sanee Linen Napkins Set of 2 £20
Nkuku Miza Mini Glass Vase Small Smoke £18
Nkuku Rustic Soy Blend Large Pillar Candle 15x8cm £30
Nkuku Indigo Drop Butter Dish Cream & Indigo £40
Nkuku Odisha Natural & Charcoal Linen Throw £150
Nkuku Kai Mug Grey £15
Nkuku Sengol Recycled Glass Desk Lamp Antique Brass £225
Nkuku Avyn Recycled Glass Candle Holder Smoke Amber Large £40
Nkuku Drishti Oval Iron Mirror Small £250
Nkuku Amri Iron Candlestick £16.50
Nkuku Miza Glass Vase Smoke Small £45
Nkuku Adah Iron Baskets Brown Set of 2 £75
Nkuku Edina Recycled Glass Table Lamp Clear Large £195
Nkuku Tussi Sia Cushion Cover £75
Nkuku Dimalai Recycled Glass Table Lamp Clear £125
Nkuku Indu Wooden Frame Mango Wood £35
Nkuku Narlu Window Box Planter £95
Nkuku Sibu Acacia Wood Candlestick Holder Small £35
Nkuku Mango Wood Salad Servers 30cm £20
Nkuku Maro Small Brass Lantern £20
Nkuku Avisa Mango Wood Bedside Table Lamp £95
Nkuku Indigo Drop Teapot Cream & Indigo £45
Nkuku Rustic Soy Blend Dinner Candle Olive Green Set of 2 £7.50
Nkuku Arici Mug Sand Large £14
Nkuku Yana Mango Wood & Wicker Woven Chair now £125 £250
Nkuku Ama Cup & Saucer Splatter £22.50
Nkuku Shalena Lantern £180
Nkuku Yongana Jute Pattern Lampshade Medium £60
Nkuku Kobbari Jute and Cotton Cushion Cover Rust £60
Nkuku Kiara Organic Shape Ceramic Pendant Light £210
Nkuku Zairya Jute & Cotton Cushion Cover £65
Nkuku Neela Mango Wood Pendant Natural £375
Nkuku Yala Hammered Jug Clear Glass £30
Nkuku Dimali Metal Candle Holder with Handle £18
Nkuku Ooty Candlestick Holder Small £30
Nkuku Maram Cheese Knife Set 3 Natural & Gold £45
Nkuku Visla Glass Clear £13.75
Nkuku Arici Mug Sand Small £11.25
Nkuku Darsa Cheese Knife Set 4 Brushed Gold £45
Nkuku Ellam Recycled Glass Bottle Vase Large £45
Nkuku Reyna Chopping Board Brown Marble from £35
Nkuku Vemula Lantern Antique Brass Large £90
Nkuku Arici Side Plate Sand £18
Nkuku Mango Wood Pizza Board 43x32x2cm £45
Nkuku Naryla Lantern £28
Nkuku Arici Dinner Plate Sand £20
Nkuku Lin Oversized Mug £18
Nkuku Ena Cheese Knife Set 2 Brushed Gold £40
Nkuku Amri Iron Black Candlestick £16.50
Nkuku Sanee Table Cloth Small £80
Nkuku Round Small Otoro Glass Pendant £150
Nkuku Arici Cereal Bowl Sand £18
Nkuku Avyn Recycled Glass Candle Holder Forest Green Small £28
Nkuku Santosa Champagne Glass Clear £22.50
Nkuku Sia Lantern Medium £95
Nkuku Rustic Soy Blend Pillar Candle Charcoal Small £20
Nkuku Rustic Soy Blend Pillar Candle Olive Small £20
Nkuku Nalbari Chopping Board Small £35
Nkuku Ilcoso Recycled Hammered Glass Storage Pot £25
Nkuku Sia Lantern Large £125
Nkuku Inkollu Wire Stand One Size £45
Nkuku Malia Dinner Plate Cream £22.50
Nkuku Avyn Recycled Glass Candle Holder Forest Green Large £40
Nkuku Rustic Soy Blend Dinner Candle White Set of 2 £7.50
Nkuku Kobbari Jute and Cotton Cushion Cover Moss Green £60
Nkuku Karuma Ceramic Side Plate £20
Nkuku Konnie Bathroom Wall Lamp Globe Clear £110
Nkuku Chunni Chopping Board Natural Mango Wood 38x15 £25
Nkuku Malia Side Plate Cream £18
Nkuku Shanaya Mottled Glass Chandelier Antique Bronze £650
Nkuku Faiyaz Jute & Cotton Cushion Cover 50 x 50cm £65
Nkuku Sia Lantern Small £70
Nkuku Edina Recycled Glass Table Lamp Smoke Brown Small £140
Nkuku Ellam Recycled Glass Bottle Vase Large Clear £45
Nkuku Anara Etched Decanter £65
Nkuku Vemula Lantern Antique Brass Small £70
Nkuku Santosa Wine Glass Clear £25
Nkuku Avyn Recycled Glass Candle Holder Smoke Amber Small £28
Nkuku Odisha Linen Cushion Cover Charcoal & Natural Square £70
Nkuku Maidaan Cotton Cushion Cover 60x40cm £60
Nkuku Visranti Lantern Black £85
Nkuku Feo Linen Cushion Cover Natural Square £70
Nkuku Mannu Cotton and Hemp Wall Hung Basket Large £35
Nkuku Inkollu Basket Bowl Medium £30
Nkuku Rustic Soy Blend Pillar Candle White Large £30
Nkuku Kagitha Noko Wicker Dome Pendant £275
Nkuku Mannu Cotton and Hemp Wall Hung Basket Small £30
Nkuku Aarushu Napkin Rings Natural Set of 4 £20
Nkuku Abiyan Bamboo and Iron Triple Hook £30
Nkuku Chapad Hemp Wide Wall Hung Basket Small £30
Nkuku Annalla Rustic Iron Candle Holder Aged Zinc Large £20
Nkuku Malia Bowl Cream £18
Nkuku Sigiri Tall Wine Glass Clear £12.50
Nkuku Ellam Recycled Glass Bottle Vase Small Clear £35
Nkuku Large Nalgonda Lamp Antique Brass £195
Nkuku Faiyaz Jute & Cotton Cushion Cover 40 x 60cm £65
Nkuku Gili Linen Cushion Cover 40 x 60cm £75
Nkuku Kamtha Water Hyacinth Tray Large £45
Nkuku Feo Linen Cushion Cover Charcoal Square £70
Nkuku Udaipur Seagrass Water Hyacinth and Corn Husk Leaf Rug Medium £195
Nkuku Deuli Linen Cushion Cover £55
Nkuku Avyn Recycled Glass Candle Holder Sage Green Large £40
Nkuku Inkollu Basket Aged Brass £40
Nkuku Sikkim Marble & Recycled Glass Lantern Clear £60
Nkuku Eshani Ceramic Side Plate Indigo £18
Nkuku Rustic Soy Blend Pillar Candle White Small £20
Nkuku Mayla Handwoven Long Rectangle Cushion Cover £125
Nkuku Yongana Jute Pattern Lampshade Small £50
Nkuku Nakuru Iron & Glass Drinks Table £295
Nkuku Mango Wood Pizza Board 59x46x2cm £60
Nkuku Rustic Soy Blend Pillar Candle Large £30
Nkuku Annalla Rustic Iron Candle Holder Aged Zinc Small £15
Nkuku Edina Recycled Glass Table Lamp Clear Small £140
Nkuku Baba Recycled Glass Lamp Base Small £95
Nkuku Ooty Candlestick Holder Large £40
Nkuku Gili Linen Cushion Cover 50 x 50cm £75
Nkuku Dia Jute Lampshade Natural Small £35
Nkuku Shaan Glass Storage Jar £55
Nkuku Eshani Ceramic Cup & Saucer Indigo £22.50
Nkuku Anjuna Reactive Glaze Bowl White Small £50
Nkuku Anjuna Reactive Glaze Bowl White Large £60
Nkuku Chapad Hemp Wide Wall Hung Basket £35
Nkuku Indigo Drop Serving Bowl Medium £50
Nkuku Eshani Ceramic Jug Indigo £45
Nkuku Dhanuk Ceramic Side Plate Cream £18
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 Ama Dinner Plate £22.50
Nkuku Pawi Mango Wood Tray Round £75
Nkuku Mohani Lantern Small £50
Nkuku Yanis Rattan Photo Frame 8x10 £50
Nkuku Ama Bowl £18
Nkuku Kitto Storage Jar Large £40
Nkuku Iswa Leather & Rattan Dining Chair £250
Nkuku Iba Indigo Idha Hurricane Lantern Straight £50
Nkuku Eluru Small Lantern £50
Nkuku Idha Hurricane Lantern Tapered 32cm £80
Nkuku Indigo Drop Large Serving Bowl £65
Nkuku Antique Brass Small Nalgonda Lamp £150
Nkuku Varanisi Wide Glass Table Lamp £175
Nkuku Indigo Drop Jug £45
Nkuku Ama Side Plate £18
Nkuku Otoro Glass Pendant Small Oval £150
Nkuku Noko Natural Wicker Round Pendant £225
Nkuku Karuma Ceramic Cereal Bowl Blue & White £18
Nkuku Miza Glass Vase Green £45
Nkuku Ama Jug £40
Nkuku Indus Wooden Bowl Large £60
Nkuku Indus Wooden Bowl Small £40
Nkuku Madu Pendant now £96 £120
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 Karuma Ceramic Mug £11.25
Nkuku Pamelia Round Cane Mirror Natural Large £125 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 Asana Marble Soap Pump Grey £40 Out of stock
Nkuku Eshani Ceramic Dinner Plate Indigo £22.50 Out of stock
Nkuku Simi Side Plate £15 Out of stock
Nkuku Indu Wooden Frame Mango Wood 36x29cm £55 Out of stock
Nkuku Varkala Ceramic Black Decorative Vase Medium £60 Out of stock
Nkuku Malia Jug Cream Large £40 Out of stock

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