Nkuku - ethical & handmade homewares
Nkuku (pronounced Nuh-ku-ku) creates handmade, eco-friendly products, with just a little bit of whimsy!
From photo frames and jewellery boxes to mugs and spoons, this delightful range is the perfect choice if you are looking for a housewarming present for a friend. Imagine the smile on their face as they open up a beautiful gift, made with care.
Alternatively, anything from the Nkuku collection will make a great present for you too!
Inspired by a round-the-world trip taken by its founders, the Devon-based company works with artisans from all corners of the world, including India, Indonesia, Africa and Vietnam. These artisans use natural and recycled materials to make a collection of sustainable treats that will look beautiful in every room of your home.
If you’re looking for stunning, well-made, ethical homewares, Nkuku is the perfect choice.
Take a look at our curated collection of wonderful Nkuku products and see how they will complement your home.
How easy is it to create a sustainably designed home?
A lot easier than you may think!
The main thing is to read the labels and see where everything comes from. From paint and carpets, all the way through to furniture, you want to make sure that everything you buy is as eco-friendly as possible. For example, choosing non-toxic paint and organic fabrics.
Every product from the Nkuku range is sustainably made. This means you can put them in pride of place in your home with complete confidence.
Why should I buy a Nkuku product?
The three words that Nkuku uses to describe its values are ‘ethical’, ‘eco-friendly’ and ‘handmade’.
The brand works with independent businesses worldwide, trading fairly, ensuring safe working conditions and helping these businesses build a future.
All products are made by hand using sustainable materials including hemp, jute, brass, mango wood and recycled glass and paper. As they are made using artisan production methods, you’ll be guaranteed a one-of-a-kind item that nobody else will own.
All this results in beautiful, hard-wearing products that look good, and do good too.
What rooms can I use Nkuku products in?
Anywhere you like! The Nkuku collection will look stunning in any room of your home.
From mugs and spoons for the kitchen, napkin rings and mirrors for the dining room and desk lamps and photo frames for your bedroom, you’ll truly be spoilt for choice.
Nkuku also creates jewellery that will look absolutely striking on your bedroom dresser!
Nkuku’s dedication to sustainability
The way we buy has changed over the last few years. Rather than focusing on fast fashion for the home, we are choosing long-lasting homewares that have a story to tell.
Nkuku is a Fair Trade company, auditing suppliers to ensure complete transparency and dedication to eco-friendly practices. In addition, Nkuku aims to create long-term business relationships across the world.
Products are created using traditional handmade production methods including metal sculpting, weaving, pottery making and carpentry.
The company works with natural materials, focusing on producing high-quality products that will last for years to come. All materials used can be recycled in the future.
Products are shipped by sea freight to reduce carbon footprint, and packaging is as sustainable as possible.
Nkuku is dedicated to improving its processes and challenging itself to become more environmentally friendly over time.
Nkuku and charity partnerships
Whether at home in the UK or other countries, Nkuku is committed to helping others.
The company supports FRANK Water, a charity that improves the living standards of small communities that are too remote for larger charities to access. FRANK Water works with areas in India and Nepal, providing them with safe drinking water systems.
Nkuku also supports ‘Til the Coast is Clear, a charity based in its native Devon. Til the Coast is Clear helps clear plastic pollution from the shorelines, protecting the fragile marine ecosystem and helping regenerate communities.
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Every home faces the challenge of storage and space. Our Hasa industrial storage bench from Nkuku is the solution. Soldered from iron, this practical well-designed bench has eight useful compartments and a chunky mango wood top. It suits a hallway or utility room perfectly.
This industrial mesh storage bench has eight useful compartments, ideal for keeping shoes and other items tidied away. The practical bench has a chunky natural wood bench seat.
45.5 x 120 x 29.5cm
Made in India
Iron and Mango Wood
We love the delicate grace of this Mai necklace. The pretty design is asymmetric and made from Pyrite stones.
Size: 26 x 29 x 0.5cm
Material: Brass Alloy
Total length 58cm
The multi-layered chain of the elegant Khanti necklace supports a striking circular pendant. The pendant centre point is a beautifully crafted circular band that has a rich hammered texture, created using traditional methods. The multi-layered chain includes a long refined chain where the pendant sits, and a shorter rustic beaded chain that rests slightly higher up; each individual bead of this layer is handcrafted.
The overal composition makes the Khanti a standout necklace that is a pleasure to wear. Hypoallergenic and nickel-free. Plated in 22 karat gold.
Size: 28 x 1.74 x 0.3cm
Material: Brass Alloy
Both chains are the same length, 56cm, drop length is 28cm. Hoop is 1.74 x 1.74 x 0.3cm.
This artisan made chess set has a tactile timeless quality. The board is handmade from sustainable mango wood, embossed with the Nkuku logo. A wonderful gift for young or old and a great way to while away the hours. Instructions are included. The set is presented in a Nkuku gift box.
Dimensions (H x W x D)
Weight
CS3401
7cm x 20cm x 40cm
1.2kg
Colour - Mango Wood
Material - Mango Wood
Country of Origin - India
Suitable for Outdoor Use - No
Words of Wisdom
Our mango wood pieces are created from sustainable mango wood. The Mango trees are initially grown for their fruit, harvested over a number of years. Once the trees have stopped bearing fruit, they can be cut down and used to make our wooden pieces. This allows farmers to plant more trees and provides them with a supplementary income.
The Pernilla chair in chinois green combines sophisticated design with commercial-grade durability. Upholstered in premium velvet—90% cotton, 10% polyester with 45,000 Martindale rating—this armchair withstands high-traffic restaurant and hotel environments without compromising on style.
Sturdy plywood frame and wooden legs with black powder coating ensure lasting stability through daily use. Compact yet comfortable dimensions (W60 x L53 x H77 cm, seat height 46 cm) make it ideal for dining spaces where both elegance and practicality matter. Built to perform in demanding hospitality settings while maintaining the refined aesthetic your guests expect. Contact us for fabric samples and further specifications.
MATERIALS
Velvet fabric 90 % Cotton, 10% Polyester / 45.000 Martindale
Plywood frame, Wooden leg w black powder coating
DIMENSIONS
W60 x L53 x H77 cm SH46 x SD46 cm
Victorian Dollshouse With Basement – Classic Wooden Dollhouse for Miniature Enthusiasts
Immerse your child (or yourself) in the charm of a bygone era with our Victorian Dollshouse With Basement — an exquisitely crafted, heirloom-quality wooden dollhouse designed to delight miniature lovers of all ages.
Key Features & Benefits
Authentic Victorian Style: Featuring classic sash windows, ornate trim, and period-appropriate architectural details, this dollhouse captures the timeless elegance of Victorian homes.
Basement Level Included: The included basement provides extra display space and an added layer of realism for decorative furnishing or storage.
Generous Size for Creative Play: With multiple rooms across three stories (plus basement), there’s ample room for imaginative play, doll scale furniture, and detailed décor.
High-Quality Craftsmanship: Expertly constructed from durable, eco-friendly wood with smooth finishes and safe materials — ideal for children and collectors alike.
Customise and Decorate: Blank interiors ready for wallpaper, paint, mini artwork, fabrics, and lighting accessories make this highly customizable for individual style.
Ready for Play or Display: Designed to work beautifully as a functional playhouse or elegant display piece in a nursery, playroom, or living space.
Why Choose the Victorian Dollshouse With Basement?
This dollhouse isn’t just a toy — it’s a centrepiece of imaginative play and a potential family keepsake. Its premium build and timeless design make it a standout gift for birthdays, holidays, or collector’s showcases. With the extra basement level, it provides versatility and realism not commonly found in typical dollhouses.
Order now and let your miniature world come alive in Victorian splendour.
Dolls and furniture not included.
Hollywood Regency is all about classic elegance and pink marble fits the bill perfectly. The sweet and soft colour of pink marble combines perfectly with both gold and chrome metal details. Make a stylish side table or column in your home with this solid marble block.
This is a natural material so colour will vary between pieces
Colour: Natural rosa marble
Material: Marble
Dimensions 30cm x 30cm x 30cm
This is a very heavy piece at 27kg and due to its nature it will be delivered on a pallet delivery
Natural Brown, BambooØ70 x H40 cm, MAX 40
Broste Copenhagen are committed to principles that safeguard workers’ rights and environmental considerations (Global Compact Report)
These wooden toys, made of 100% natural ash, are high quality and beautiful items for little children to play with. Complete with wheels, they’re great for children’s imaginations, and are a great pairing with the Oyoy Living Adventure Rug.
Size: L10 x H13,50 cmMaterial: 100% Ash, natural & painted
Oyoy living design create playful interiors for the whole family. See the collection whole collection here
Large block table covered with pink mirror glass. Inspired by the 80's, block tables are back!
Dimensions: 60 x 60 x 32cm
Colour: Pink
Material: Glass, MDF
Allow three weeks for delivery
Description: Enhance your child’s Victorian Dollhouse with the Basement Floor extension! Stairs connect the basement floor to the entrance on the first floor. Children can continue their imaginative play with additional space for dolls, furniture and stuffed friends. If you already have the Victorian Dollhouse, you don’t want to miss out on this play addition!
Materials: Sustainably made in Thailand using chemical-free rubberwood, formaldehyde-free glue, organic pigments, and water-based dyes.
Product Dimensions: 33.6 x 63.9 x 29.5 cm
Age: 3yrs+
Lifestyle pictures show the basement Floor extension on top of the Victorian dollhouse
This multifunctional side table, available in classic cream and vibrant orange, is a celebration of form and function that perfectly captures the essence of modern, space-inspired aesthetics. Its smooth, glossy finish is not only eye-catching but also practical, easy to clean and durable. The central recess serves as a convenient storage area, keeping your space tidy while providing a showcase for your favourite reading material.Diameter: 26x36x39cm
Material: Earthenware
Meet our largest addition in the wicker pendant lamps collection, the wicker triangle natural XL pendant lamp.
Colour: Natural
Dimensions: 102.5cm x 102.5cm x 19cm
Product weight (gr): 1800
Material: Wicker
Outdoor use: No
Energy source: LED or light bulb
Fitting: E27
Wattage: Max 60W
Wiring length (cm): 210
Dimmable: Yes
Including ceiling cap: Yes
Assembled or flatpacked: Assembled
This has been discontinued by HKLIVING and is the last one we have available
Keep the sunny summer energy all year long with our organic rattan furniture! Hand woven and made out of natural rattan, our new unbleached coffee and side tables will add an authentic and soft feel to any space. Great for both indoor and outdoor spaces, don’t be afraid to switch it up.Our rattan furniture is light and easy to move, so bring it with you outdoors for brunch in the sun or back indoors for a cosy night in. Created in two sizes, high and low, our rattan tables will be the perfect companions for the best lunches and coffee breaks. Enjoy them all by yourself or with your friends and family!
Dimensions: 81cm Diameter x 36cm Height
Weight: 10KG with metal construction for extra strength
The Pernilla Dining Chair Wild Ginger is the perfect addition to any dining room. This elegant velvet dining chair features an exquisite upholstery that adds sophistication and style to any setting. Enjoy luxurious comfort and timeless design when you bring home this exquisite dining chair!
MATERIALS
Velvet fabric 90 % Cotton, 10% Polyester / 45.000 Martindale
Plywood frame, Wooden leg w black powder coating
DIMENSIONS
W60 x L53 x H77 cm SH46 x SD46 cm
Please contact me for further information and fabric samples
Broste Copenhagen are committed to principles that safeguard workers’ rights and environmental considerations (Global Compact Report)
This lampshade from House Doctor shows that rattan is not only for baskets. Its contemporary look matches any interior style and even adds a bohemian twist. A wonderful ambiance is created by the light which shines through the open swirl structure of the lampshade. So if you are looking for a casual pendant for your small dining room table or a lamp to complete your seating arrangement, this design might just be it.
Socket, cord and bulb are bought separately.
Size: w: 36 cm, h: 32 cm
Material: Rattan, Iron
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Why choose Folk
We curate our favourite utilitarian pieces and modern-day provisions that represent the very best of Scandinavian design. Our greatest joy is bringing thoughtful design into your home to uplift spaces, bring practicality and spread our passion for sustainable, thoughtful interiors.
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