MADE51 Handcrafted Home Decor

Geo Brights Basket

Handcrafted by Burundian refugees living in Rwanda. This energetic yet elegant basket is made using traditional coil and plaiting techniques in Mahama and Kigeme refugee camps in Rwanda.

Size: Ø:30cm, H:7.5cm. Materials: Hand dyed sweetgrass and sisal.

Abstract Coasters (set of 4)

Crafted by Burundian refugees living in Rwanda. This beautiful set of coasters is made using traditional coil and plaiting techniques in Mahama and Kigeme refugee camps in Rwanda.

Size: Ø:10cm. Materials: Hand dyed sweetgrass and sisal.

Half Polished Coconut Shell Bowls (set of 3)

Handcrafted by refugees from Sudan, Central African Republic, Togo, and Liberia, living in Ghana. Crafted from coconut shells, this set of three bowls is a beautiful example of zero-waste design. Artisans make use of the entire coconut—transforming the flesh and juice into food items, while the shells are carefully sanded and half-polished into unique, reusable bowls. Each one is finished with engraved geometric symbols, adding a stylish touch to their natural charm.

Size: Small: ø8-9 cm / H 6-7 cm / Medium: ø8.5-11 cm / H 7.5-9 cm / Large: ø10-12cm / H 7.5-9cm. Materials: Coconut shell

Handpainted CandleStick / Vase.

Handcrafted by internally displaced Afghans. This bud vase is made from traditional techniques dating back thousands of years. Each glass is handcrafted in the city of Herat in Afghanistan and painted by women in the Herat province. The glasses are recycled from scrap glass and then melted down and handblown into something new.

Size: 17-20 cm. Materials: Upcycled glass, acrylic paint