Made51 x Tribal Textiles
a creative collaboration
A home decor collection hand crafted by Refugees in Zambia.
A Beautiful Chapter Comes to a Close
END OF AN ERA
Sadly, this collection has now come to an end. It was an absolute privilege to collaborate with such talented artisans, and it fills us with joy to know that the Congolese artisans we worked with have since returned home, hopefully reunited with long-lost friends and family.
On average, a refugee is displaced for at least 17 years, so knowing that our friends are now able to rebuild their lives brings us immense happiness. We wish every one of our 50-strong group the very best as they begin this new chapter.
BEHIND THE SCENES
MADE51 X TRIBAL TEXTILES
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Read About The Design
Behind The Design • The Carved Kuba Pot
Crafted by Refugees • Made51 Project
We are proud of our thoughtful collection, inspired by the traditional Congolese Kuba pattern, and that we can confidently label this a sustainable collection.
When it came to designing as part of the Made 51 initiative, years of bush living gave us that awareness we needed to help design alongside the artisans of the Congolese refugee settlement. Being based in the middle of the African bush gives you a height
