Traditional African culture, clothing and artefacts fuelled the thrilling Black Panther film and its sensational Afrofuturist designs.
Zulu Hat, South Africa
THE QUEEN
In Black Panther, the quintessential Queen of Wakanda boasts a magnificent headdress inspired by an isicholo hat worn by...
Where feet are humbled by woven artwork
The Allure of Turkey
Turkey – once the centre of the Roman Empire – is a feast for the senses. This historic country is also home to some of the earliest advanced civilisations known to man and the legendary city of Troy
is believed to have been...
Indian doors have an otherworldly charm; they transport the soul to a place where the imagination is free to roam and conjure up scenes of a distant past. There’s something romantic about the intricacy; the splendour shrouded in history and mystery.
Rajasthan
It’s been said that Rajast...
Graham Springer has added another set of stirring photographs to his ongoing, emotionally evocative ELEGY COLLECTION. Hahnemuhle 100% cotton rag paper and pigment inks are used to create the personally produced Giclee prints that are museum quality and not susceptible to fading.
Rare
The limited e...
“I seek not to capture anything with a photograph,” says Graham Springer. “Not the essence. Not the spirit. For, by very definition, these things cannot be captured. The essence and spirit of the places and animals that I photograph are, however, inextricable from the images that I...
In the Zulu culture of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal region, a clay pot is no ordinary vessel. Traditionally made by the women in the community, the pot making is an art form passed from mother to daughter. Revealing an elegant simplicity and unique handmade patterning and decoration (tradition...
These very special baskets are crafted by the Wolof craftswomen of rural Senegal. They are woven from millet grass and recycled multi-coloured plastic threads, making each basket truly unique and special.
Senegalese baskets are great to use as storage, or simply to showcase as a work of art...
Amatuli recently received beautiful stone sculptures from Zimbabwe. The artist is well known for his magnificent, one of a kind, face sculptures. His name is Rizimu Chiwawa, son of the famous first generation ‘Shona sculptor’ Edward Chiwawa.
In 2014 Rizimu won the highly competiti...
We always suspected our aretfacts came alive at night - now we have proof!
Our mischievous meerkats are at it again, mistaking chilly weather for Christmas cheer, running amok in our store and causing chaos!
We need your help! Catch one of these crazy critter and chop 20% off your bill.
Things to...
We ended off our last lifestyle post “Curate your Space” with Michel de Montaigne words; “The most ordinary things, the most common and familiar, if we see them in their true light, would turn out to be the most marvellous.” These seem like the most fitting words to introduce...
Zanzibar, one of Africa's most exotic and legendary islands has always found a place in the heart of Amatuli. There is a magic that lives there, and if you can clear your mind and see past the many tourists, you are instantly transported back in time to an age of discovery, exploration, danger and a...
Tonga stools are one among hundreds of stools still being used in rural African villages. These particular stools are named after the Tonga people who originated in South Africa and overtime migrated north. Nowadays, this people group is referred to as “Tsonga” in South Africa, in Zimaba...
We recently received an exquisite range of enamelware products, each piece hand-painted by a Kashmiri artist. These artisans fall under the umbrella of a well-established company who passionately promote craftsmanship in the region, and look after the well-being of the community. Painters aren&rsquo...
Kuba cloth is made in the DRC’s Kasai district from raffia palm leaves, which are collected, dried and stripped into narrow fibers. Strands of raffia are woven on a loom by the Kuba men after they are beaten with a pounder to soften the fibers. The women in the tribe are responsible for the de...
Fante or Asafo flags are flying into interior spaces across the globe. We have always been drawn to these rich textiles. An interesting mix of colourful, contemporary and almost retro design, contrasted by age and African tradition, causes Fante flags to stand out in the arena of African art. Their ...