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MADE51 x TRIBAL TEXTILES
Made by hand, gifted with love. The MADE51 x Tribal Textiles collaboration brings beautiful hand-made crafts created by refugee artisans to the global market. Every product sold helps refugees build sustainable livelihoods whilst continuing to celebrate and maintain long-held artistic traditions.
NEW! KUBA COLLECTION
Inspired by abstract patterned Kuba cloths from the Kuba kingdom in Congo, known as the finest products of African Artistry. Continuing to exert a fascination for collectors, as well as inspire us at Tribal Textiles. We took elements from the Kuba shapes and designed this collection alongside our soon to be released Made51 collab with the Congolese refugees in Zambia.
NEW! Matika collection colours
NEW release of our customer favourite Matika Collection in charcoal and mustard colour ways! ‘Matika’ meaning ‘mud’ in the local Ch’nyanja dialect here in our remote corner of Zambia. Inspired by Mali mud cloth and reflected in our signature batik technique.
LUANGWA ARTISAN COLLECTIVE
From intricately woven decorative wall art to hand-carved Kunda masks, the Luangwa artisans keep skills passed down through generations alive.
We go beyond fair wages, reinvesting in community strengthening initiatives, and supporting local wildlife conservation.
building brighter futures
In partnership with Made51 and UNHCR, Tribal Textiles has set up an artisan project in Mantapala refugee settlement, Zambia. Our Mission: create sustainable impact through creative craftsmanship.
Tribal Textiles x Made51 collaboration
ethically certified
We are happy to announce that we are now Nest certified.
The Nest Seal is a symbol of assurance to let you know that the items you buy at Tribal Textiles, have been ethically handcrafted in our small workshop.
The Nest Ethical Handcraft Program was created to generate industry-wide transparency and compliance for production.
OUR SOCIAL IMPACT
Located in a remote region of Zambia, we strive to strengthen our small, rural community by creatively supporting conservation and investing in local initiatives.
We reinvest 5% of each purchase in local community and wildlife conservation initiatives.
Inspired by Africa
Our hand painted textiles blend traditional Batik techniques with contemporary composition and bold colours.
From the animals that roam the land we live in to the iconic motifs of Africa’s vibrant heritage, our textiles draw inspiration from the culture and wildlife that surround us.
Ethically Handcrafted
Each of our products is made by hand with respect for the environment and people.
From design to production, we minimise our environmental impact by sourcing locally, using sustainable materials, and repurposing waste.
Rooted in Community
Community is at the core of everything we do. We believe in creating a sustainable impact through grass-roots development and providing artisans with opportunities.