Woven from wild palm fibres and coloured with botanical dyes extracted from roots and leaves, women master weavers in Cabo Delgado preserve one of Africa’s most sophisticated textile traditions.

When artisanal heritage meets modern design

A fresh cooperative of Maputo interior designers established fair trade partnerships with rural artisans in the Mueda plateau, creating bespoke collections of lampshades, decorative baskets, and wall panels featured in boutique hotels worldwide.

"We never compromise the authenticity of the technique; we simply build doors so the world recognizes the geometric elegance of our craft."
Helena Sitoe

Helena Sitoe

Design and Style Editor

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