Papiko, meaning ‘wing’ in Chinyanja, was designed by Jennifer Jarvis and initially intended as a limited edition. Due to its popularity, it became a permanent collection, featuring new bird designs and a fresh colourway.

As the longest collection to go through our workshop, each piece takes hours to hand-paint, with 36 colours carefully mixed by hand. A portion of the proceeds goes to Bird Watch Zambia, supporting the conservation of local birdlife.

Tribal Cloth is our signature collection, inspired by Mali Mudcloth patterns and one of the first designs to come out of the Tribal workshop. It was designed by Gillie Lightfoot, founder of Tribal Textiles and in 2024 we released it in a new red colourway. This collection also comes in rich indigo blues.

Introducing Zobisika – the latest animal collection from the Tribal workshop, created by Nicola Le Rougetel and in-house designer Jennifer Jarvis.

Inspired by the wildlife of South Luangwa, the design weaves together local creatures and mopani leaves, reflecting the meaning of its name, 'Hidden' in Chinyanja.

With every purchase, a portion is donated to the Zambian Carnivore Programme and Conservation South Luangwa.

Kuba Blues is a new colourway in our Kuba collection, designed by in-house designer Jennifer Jarvis and inspired by her time working with Congolese refugees in the Mantapala settlement.

Drawing from the bold, graphic patterns they wove, the collection reinterprets the striking shapes of traditional Kuba cloth in rich blue tones – a contemporary take on Congo’s iconic textile heritage.

THIS COLLECTION IS NO LONGER FOR SALE

Kuluma – meaning ‘to bite’ in Chinyanja – is a bold, limited-release collection designed by Jennifer Jarvis and design intern Honor Hill-Norton.

Featuring simple, striking line work depicting carnivore faces, the collection is brought to life in vibrant colours and donates a portion of sales to the Zambian Carnivore Programme.

Originally named Raw Hide and designed by Abi James (now Founder of Soul Design Jewellery), the Mkupo Collection was reimagined in 2023 by in-house designer Jennifer Jarvis. Named after the Chinyanja word for ‘skin,’ it draws inspiration from the textures and patterns of elephant, giraffe, and leopard found in South Luangwa.
Now featuring softer tones and new multi-print designs, Mkupo celebrates the beauty of Zambia’s wildlife in a modern, understated style.

Matika, meaning ‘mud’ in Chinyanja, was created by design intern Cece Millar and in-house designer Jennifer Jarvis.

Originally launched at the Zambian Art and Design Show, the collection is now available online and in-store.

Inspired by traditional Malian mud cloth, Matika explores new techniques – layering batik and scraping away patterns with sticks to create textured, earthy designs.

The Kuba Collection, designed by Jennifer Jarvis, was inspired by the weaving patterns created during a design collaboration with Congolese refugees in the Mantapala settlement. Reimagining the bold, geometric motifs of traditional Kuba cloth, the collection brings a contemporary twist to Congo’s iconic textile art.

Kuosi, designed by Jennifer Jarvis, draws inspiration from the striking elephant masks of the Kuosi society in Cameroon – a secret society that upholds the kingdom’s political and social order. This intricate collection took a year to develop and remains one of our most time-intensive, with each piece meticulously hand-painted to capture the bold, symbolic patterns.

The Mali Collection, designed by Abi James – now the founder of Soul Design Jewellery – was inspired by the textures and patterns she encountered on her travels through Mali. Blending earthy tones and bold, graphic motifs, it quickly became a classic at Tribal Textiles and remains a customer favourite to this day.

Tribal Cloth is our signature collection, inspired by Mali Mudcloth patterns and one of the first designs to emerge from the Tribal workshop. Created by Gillie Lightfoot, founder of Tribal Textiles, the collection is known for its rich cultural roots and intricate craftsmanship. In 2024, we released a new variation in more muted, natural colours, alongside the classic rich indigo blues.

Tribal Cloth is our signature collection, inspired by Mali Mudcloth patterns and one of the first designs to come from the Tribal workshop. Created by Gillie Lightfoot, founder of Tribal Textiles, the collection originally launched in a deep indigo blue, reflecting the richness of African textile traditions. Each piece is hand-painted, embodying both heritage and craftsmanship.

Boho, designed by Tribal Textiles founder Gillie Lightfoot, draws inspiration from the carefree, eclectic style of bohemian design.

African Circles, designed by Tribal Textiles founder Gillie Lightfoot, is a bold and vibrant collection inspired by traditional African motifs. Featuring intricate circular patterns and striking colours, each piece is crafted to make a statement while celebrating cultural heritage.