Wall Art: Gourds

Discover unique wall decor with pyro-etched gourd art from West Africa.

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Explore original, evocative and inspiring designs: Colors! Patterns! Tones! Earthy Organic Finishes! Find exceptional handmade to inspire rooms and spaces you will love everyday

Sophisticated Charm in Your Summer City Deck or Suburban Garden:   Nupe pottery was made famous by the skillful artistry of Ladi Kwali of Nigeria. These pots add calming earth tones to modern settings. These African clay pots are traditionally hand-molded and decorated by artisanal women in the village of Giri, just outside of Abuja, Nigeria.

Discover & Decorate with African Art Prints:   Add color to your walls with affordable framed or canvas African art prints by contemporary African artists. Directly support the exciting new work of young, independent artists on the continent.

Art: Art Prints

Brighten Up Your Walls:   Decorate with contemporary framed and canvas African art prints by young, independent artists. An affordable way to directly support new talent and add modern global flair to your walls.

stories + ideas

Nike Art Gallery, Nigeria:   The Nike Art Gallery in Lekki, just outside of Lagos is a must see for any visitor to Nigeria. The gallery is a serene refuge from the hustle and bustle of city-living.

Baskets

Perfect Elegant Storage:   Looking for an elegant, lidded storage basket? Made with natural fibers and dyes? These large baskets from West Africa fit the bill perfectly. They are large enough to hold blankets, comforters, towels, piles of clean or dirty clothes, hoards of toys or anything else you can throw at them. Looks good in the living room, bedroom, children's room, walk-in closet, etc.

Flat Baskets

Discover African Flat Baskets as Wall Decor:   Colorful modern global decor for your walls. Discover hand-woven flat baskets made from materials such as natural fibers, upcycled materials and thread.

The Gourd Man

African Gourd Art:   Truly unique modern global wall decor: African gourds etched with complex abstract patterns.

stories + ideas

Silence of Adobe:   Journey to Jos, Nigeria and explore the traditional adobe architecture on the grounds of the Museum of Traditional Nigerian Architecture (MoTNA). Especially of note, visit a large replica of the Palace of the Emir of Katsina.

Art & Design in Modern Global Decor

Good design is about communicating… Discover unique impressions in handmade items crafted with rich organic materials. Each, a story of crafting traditions that preserve heritage and nurture humanity to create economic independence and social value.

Large African flat wall basket (~16in) from African Basket Emporium:   Large African flat basket with fun, playful patterns created with thread and upcycled plastics.

Large Lidded Natural Fiber Storage Basket - Extra Large (~23in wide) from Baskets of Africa:   Extra large natural fiber storage basket with colorful stripe.

Stands - Mini Nupe Stool from Afara Wood Shop:   Small, rustic stool / plant stand, handmade from a single piece of wood. Patterns vary.

"Unity in Diversity" - framed African art print - from Araba:   Framed art print "Unity in Diversity" by Oscar Olufisayo Awokunle. Faces link with other faces in our great global village.

Authentic Handmade… Good Designs, Good Ideas

Great designs happen with passion and commitment…each imbued with the personal and cultural narratives of its origin. Each, a treasure that endures, connecting individual artisans to individual shoppers worldwide.