A woman holding a clay planter.

Akiliba, Uganda

MEET THE POTTERS OF AKILIBA

Sustainable Partnerships
Sustainable Partnerships

By personally traveling to each region and working directly with makers, we build long-term relationships rooted in trust and collaboration.

Responsible Sourcing
Responsible Sourcing

We follow every product from concept to completion, ensuring responsible sourcing, ethical production, and environmental stewardship.

Artisan Craft
Artisan Craft

Handcrafted in partnership with world-class artisans—real people making products that bring meaning and connection to your space.

Meaningful Impact
Meaningful Impact

Through our artisan partnerships and the Obakki Foundation, we reinvest in the communities behind the craft—supporting clean water access, education, and sustainable livelihoods.

A group of women holding their clay creations.

ancient aesthetic

The curved lines and rounded shape of these bowls are juxtaposed against their almost ancient aesthetic.
A group of women holding their clay creations.

In the rural West Nile area of Northern Uganda, you will find the village of Akiliba, home to our artisan partners who are determined to use pottery as a way to support their entire community. These beautiful creations are handbuilt using locally sourced clay, and then stacked into a brush-covered mound for firing.

creating economic independence

USING THEIR ancient CRAFT TO CREATE CHANGE

Independence is as critical for these artisans as the preservation of their ancient craft. Naima, one of the village elders passionately summarizes this sentiment – “We want to get out of poverty and be able to feed ourselves and put our children through school.”

Working together

Obakki Foundation works directly with the village to help expand their business.

In the past, the potters’ remote location and lack of transportation left these talented artisans struggling to reach larger markets in the area. Now, through our partnership with the village, we have been able to help them travel to these markets, enabling the community to grow a sustainable local source of income.

AS SEEN IN

A picture of green and luscious mountains. A path shows forward.

global community

MEET our other artisan partners from around the world.
A picture of green and luscious mountains. A path shows forward.

We celebrate slow design and artisan craft from thousands of artisans around the world. From Mexico to Uganda to Japan, we are excited to introduce you to our artisan partners.

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