Home is where the heart is – a place where you can come to find peace and solace after a long day outside or during a heavy, challenging time. For most people, the relationship between them and the home is more than just a transactional one. With more people having to work from home and spend more time than usual within their living spaces, the home has had to carry more meaning than it originally used to. And rightly so. As you tend to your home, you can also design and decorate it to tell a story that is steeped in African heritage and which provides you with many benefits such as comfort, serenity and more. Check out these home decor ideas form Black-owned brands that could help you with that.
1. Hatter – GOLDEN Editions Lamp
The Hatter, GOLDEN Editions lamp retails from Goodee and is a one-of-a-kind piece that is completely handwoven out of Elephant grass in Ghana and then finished off with brass fixtures in Paris. Inspired by her mother, Sara Efia Reddin is an Anglo-Ghanaian designer, making contemporary light fixtures that help honour and preserve Ghana’s traditional craft of basket weaving. – SHOP NOW.
2. Reflektion Design – African Masks
According to Reflektion Design, “the vibrant colours and human silhouettes in these African clay masks will bring your wall, mantle or bookshelf to life.” These masks are handmade in Cameroon and are a symbol of status and social class in their society. By adding these to your home, you are not just adding visual interest to your wall of shelf but you are also incorporating conversation pieces rooted in Cameroonian culture. – SHOP NOW.
3. Kultured Kitchens – Tableware
Kultured Kitchens creates products that “marry the rich history of African culture and design, with the elegance of high-end tableware,” and was launched in 2019 to showcase the beauty of African cultural expression. With their latest collection of tableware called the Bògòlanfini collection, you can take your plating experience to a whole new level. – SHOP NOW.
4. The Black Home – Moroccan Pouf
This Moroccan pouf is handcrafted from genuine leather that is lightweight and long-lasting. Does not come stuffed but can be purchased in a black colour option. Curated by Neffi Walker, each piece sold by The Black Home could be said to come rooted in the belief that “life should be designed beautifully and with intention.” – SHOP NOW.
5. Mercia Moore – Black & White Mudcloth Tray
This serving tray comes in the shape of Africa and is the most functional piece of art you can have in your home with it sleek and clean design. The tray comes available in the classic black and white mucloth print. It would pretty much complement any type of decor you already have in the home and is perfect for serving small snacks to entertain guests. – SHOP NOW.
6. Sample Haus – Plant Pots and Ceramics
Pottery has a huge impact on decor and can be used to elevate the look of your living space. When going for this, you can select a range of shapes, sizes and colours to differentiate and accentuate the cultural aesthetic. Sample Haus has just what you need to perfectly pot your plants while turning your space into a charming, urban oasis. – SHOP NOW.
7. Jomo Tariku – Nyala Chair
This incredible piece of seating and decor by Ethiopian American artist and industrial designer, Jomo Tariku is inspired by the Nyala – a specie of shy mountain antelope found in the Bale Mountains of East Africa. The legs and arms of the chair are carved by hand to resemble the Nyala’s horns and hind legs. A portion of the sales from every purchase of this chair will be donated to support the Bale Mountains National Park. – SHOP NOW.
8. Expedition Subsahara – Basket Hamper
More than just a basket, this is a piece of art. It takes up to 40 hours to make by hand but the brand claims they are totally “worth the wait” and by the looks of it, I might just agree. The basket is completely handmade using a traditioal coil-style weaving technique that is indigenous to Senegal and which has been passed down for generations. Use the basket as a storage in the kids bedroom for toys or in the laundry area for sorting clothes. – SHOP NOW.
Which one of these Black-Owned home decor brands would you really like to see in your home?
Jamila Kyari
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