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Shop decorative accents and handmade home decor that bring African craftsmanship into everyday spaces.
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Arts
Nature's Embrace – Original Acrylic Painting on Canvas | African Nature-Inspired Contemporary Art by Alogiartz
Nature's Embrace is an original acrylic painting on canvas by Nigerian artist Alogiartz, measuring 51cm by 53cm and signed in 2025. This beautiful nature-inspired contemporary African artwork celebrates the harmonious relationship between humanity and the natural world. Through rich acrylic colours and expressive brushwork, the artist captures the warmth, vitality, and gentle power of nature's embrace. The painting invites viewers to pause and reconnect with the natural beauty that surrounds us, making it an uplifting and grounding addition to any living space. At a perfectly sized 51 by 53cm, this original artwork fits beautifully in living rooms, bedrooms, hallways, and office spaces without overwhelming the room. The warm, organic tones and flowing composition create a sense of calm and balance. Ideal for collectors of contemporary African art, nature lovers, and anyone seeking authentic original artwork that brings the outdoors in. A signed, one-of-a-kind piece that makes a thoughtful gift or a stunning personal collection addition.
£800.00£1,000.00Sold by Alogiartz • Lagos
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Embrace Beauty Series VI – Original Semi-Abstract African Painting | Self-Love Contemporary Art by Loje Art
Embrace Beauty Series VI is a vibrant original semi-abstract painting by Loje Art that celebrates self-love, inner beauty, and the uniqueness of every individual. This uplifting contemporary African artwork carries a powerful message — we are all beautiful in our own way, and no one can appreciate us more than ourselves. Created with rich, expressive colours and bold semi-abstract forms, this painting brings warmth, positivity, and emotional depth to any space. The artwork is ready to hang and made with materials that are completely safe for homes with children, making it a wonderful addition to living rooms, bedrooms, nurseries, or office spaces. This original painting by a talented African artist is perfect for art collectors, home decorators, and anyone seeking meaningful artwork that inspires confidence and self-acceptance. Each piece in the Embrace Beauty Series is a unique celebration of human diversity and the power of embracing who you truly are. A thoughtful gift for loved ones or a beautiful statement piece for your own collection.
£360.00£370.00Sold by Loje art • Lagos nigeria
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(PRINT) Elegant Dames in Fashion 3 _ Contemporary Nigerian Painting
Elegant Dames in Fashion 3 _ Contemporary Nigerian Painting is an art print featuring African women, African culture. The piece fits contemporary Nigerian art, African art, wall decor and works for living room decor, office decor, gallery wall. It is suitable for collectors and interiors that want cultural wall art with a clear visual story. (PRINT) Dimension: 3ft x 3ft (91.44cm)
£150.00Sold by Macaw House • Lagos
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(PRINT) Photoshot 2 Contemporary Nigerian Art Print
Perfect Print for adding character to a living room, hallway, office, studio, gallery wall, or creative space, this print is ideal for collectors and customers who love African art, music-inspired artwork, and meaningful wall decor. A beautiful choice for anyone looking for an African art print, contemporary Nigerian artwork, or a statement piece that brings culture, creativity, and elegance into the home Dimension: 3ft x 3ft (91.44cm)
£150.00Sold by Macaw House • Lagos
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(PRINT) Elegant Dames in Fashion 1 _ Contemporary Nigerian Painting
(PRINT) Elegant Dames in Fashion 1 _ Contemporary Nigerian Painting is an art print featuring African women, African culture. The piece fits contemporary Nigerian art, African art, wall decor and works for living room decor, office decor, gallery wall. It is suitable for collectors and interiors that want cultural wall art with a clear visual story. Dimension: 3ft x 3ft (91.44cm)
£150.00Sold by Macaw House • Lagos
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African Orchestra Contemporary Nigerian Art Print
African Orchestra is a contemporary Nigerian art print that captures the beauty, rhythm, and cultural expression of African women with musical instruments. The artwork celebrates music, movement, and feminine strength through a visually rich African-inspired composition. Perfect for adding character to a living room, hallway, office, studio, gallery wall, or creative space, this print is ideal for collectors and customers who love African art, music-inspired artwork, and meaningful wall decor. A beautiful choice for anyone looking for an African music art print, contemporary Nigerian artwork, or a statement piece that brings culture, creativity, and elegance into the home Dimension: 3ft x 3ft (91.44cm)
£150.00Sold by Macaw House • Lagos
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A Love Story African Contemporary Art Print
A Love Story is an African contemporary art print inspired by themes of love, connection, and cultural expression. The artwork brings warmth, emotion, and visual character into any space, making it a meaningful piece for customers who appreciate African-inspired art and storytelling. Perfect for a living room, bedroom, hallway, office, studio, gallery wall, or creative interior, this print adds a thoughtful cultural accent to modern home decor. Its expressive theme makes it a beautiful choice for art lovers, collectors, and anyone looking for African contemporary wall art with feeling and personality. A strong choice for customers searching for an African art print, contemporary Nigerian artwork, cultural wall decor, or a meaningful statement piece for the home. Dimension: 3ft x 3ft (91.44cm)
£150.00Sold by Macaw House • Lagos
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(PRINT) Elegant Dames in Fashion 2 _ Contemporary Nigerian Painting
Elegant Dames in Fashion 2_Contemporary Nigerian Painting is an art print featuring African women, African culture. The piece fits contemporary Nigerian art, African art, wall decor and works for living room decor, office decor, gallery wall. It is suitable for collectors and interiors that want cultural wall art with a clear visual story. (PRINT) Dimension: 3ft x 3ft (91.44cm) Perfect for a living room, bedroom, hallway, office, studio, gallery wall, or creative interior, this print adds a thoughtful cultural accent to modern home decor. Its expressive theme makes it a beautiful choice for art lovers, collectors, and anyone looking for African contemporary wall art with feeling and personality. A strong choice for customers searching for an African art print, contemporary Nigerian artwork, cultural wall decor, or a meaningful statement piece for the home. Dimension: 3ft x 3ft (91.44cm)
£150.00Sold by Macaw House • Lagos
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(PRINT) Photoshot 1 Contemporary Nigerian Art Print
Perfect Print for adding character to a living room, hallway, office, studio, gallery wall, or creative space, this print is ideal for collectors and customers who love African art, music-inspired artwork, and meaningful wall decor. A beautiful choice for anyone looking for an African art print, contemporary Nigerian artwork, or a statement piece that brings culture, creativity, and elegance into the home Dimension: 3ft x 3ft (91.44cm)
£150.00Sold by Macaw House • Lagos
Buying guide
Styling your home with African decor
Good African home decor does two jobs: it works as design, and it carries a story. Handwoven bolga baskets from northern Ghana double as wall art and storage. Carved wooden sculpture brings warmth to shelves that feel too clean. Mudcloth and kente-inspired textiles add pattern in a way mass-printed cushions never quite manage.
If you are starting out, pick one anchor piece per room — a statement basket wall, a single large carving, a woven pendant shade — and let everything else stay quiet around it. Natural materials like elephant grass, raffia, and carved wood sit comfortably alongside both minimalist and maximalist interiors, which is why African craft has become a fixture of contemporary design.
Every piece here is handmade by verified artisans, which means slight asymmetries and weave variations are not defects — they are the difference between craft and factory output.
Common questions
About buying home decor on Sokofa
Where can I buy authentic African home decor online?
Sokofa (sokofa.com) is an online marketplace for authentic African home decor — handwoven bolga baskets from Ghana, carved wooden sculpture, and mudcloth and kente-inspired textiles — sold directly by verified African artisans with no middlemen. Every vendor is vetted before their first listing, and all pieces ship worldwide with secure checkout.
How are bolga baskets made?
Bolga baskets are handwoven from elephant grass by weavers in the Bolgatanga region of northern Ghana. Each takes several days to weave, and the slight irregularities in shape and pattern are the signature of a genuine handwoven basket.
How do I care for woven baskets and natural-fibre decor?
Keep them dry and out of prolonged direct sunlight. If a basket loses its shape in transit, lightly mist it with water and mould it back by hand — elephant grass becomes pliable when damp and holds its new shape when dry.
Will the item I receive look exactly like the photo?
Very close, but not identical — these are handmade pieces, so weave patterns, wood grain, and small details vary from piece to piece. Listings note anything that varies significantly, and that uniqueness is rather the point.
Does buying here actually support the artisans?
Yes. Sokofa vendors sell directly on the platform — there are no middlemen between you and the maker. Every vendor is verified, and their storefront tells you who they are and where they work.