Sokofa Stories
An editorial guide to African craft, the artisans behind every piece, and how to shop with intention.
african home decor gifts
Gifts for the home that people keep on show: beaded Adinkra wall pieces from Ghana, coiled grass baskets from Ethiopia and one of a kind wall art from Nigeria, with what each symbol means.
african gifts for him
Handmade African gifts for men that get used, not drawered: leather from Kenya, brass and cowrie from Nairobi, senator and agbada from Nigeria, with honest notes on sizing and delivery.
maasai beaded sandals
How Maasai beaded sandals from Kenya are made, how to choose between gladiator cuffs, bold colour and cowrie pairs, how to convert US sizes, and how to keep the beadwork looking new.
african wood carvings
The woods and forms of African carving, how to tell genuine hand carving, why to buy contemporary rather than 'antique', and carvings for sale now.
african art for sale uk
How to buy original African art online from the UK, what it costs, how to tell originals from prints, and paintings for sale now at every budget.
bubu gown
What a bubu gown is, the Ankara bubu styles you will see this season, how to size one online, and where to buy a bubu made by hand in Nigeria.
black history month gifts
Eleven handmade gifts for UK Black History Month, from a 35 GBP cowrie cuff to a hand stitched Fante Asafo flag, each made by an independent African artisan and checked in stock.
african christmas gifts
A price banded guide to handmade African Christmas gifts, from a 22 GBP beaded handbag to one of a kind wall art, every piece made by an independent artisan and delivered worldwide.
where to buy african fashion online
Ten live, checked places to buy authentic African fashion, art and crafts online, compared honestly. Marketplaces, brands and galleries that ship worldwide.
buba and sokoto
What buba and sokoto actually are, how they differ from kaftans and agbada, and where to buy authentic Ankara buba and sokoto outfits for men.
amilcar cabral portrait
Five A3 portrait prints, each paired with a short biography: Amilcar Cabral, Martin Luther King Jr, Malcolm X, Bob Marley and Wiz Khalifa. A guide to the series and how to display it.
maasai beaded jewellery uk
What Maasai beadwork colours mean, what makes Tuareg silver distinct, and how to buy African beaded jewellery responsibly in the UK.
