Makenge Basket 05 This Nupe stool is a

This Nupe stool is a special vintage piece curated the Nupe people who live alongside the Niger river in Nigeria

with rich patina and wear from years of use before being lovingly restored our Tonga stools are one-of-a-kind objects for your home

Each stool is hand-carved by a community member from indigenous wood and will vary slightly

Each stool is hand carved from a single piece of indigenous wood

The trays are used during coffee ceremonies which are a daily event to bring family

Makenge Basket 05 This Nupe stool is aMakenge baskets are hand woven in Zambia from boiled roots of the Makenge bush and naturally coloured with plant dyes. Traditionally, these baskets are given as wedding presents to new brides, to use in outdoor kitchens. They are extremely hard wearing as the roots from the Makenge bush allow for higher coils to be woven. Due to their longevity, the baskets are often passed down generations with other baskets taking on rich patina and textures from