Meekono Christmas Catalogue 2024 by meekono

Welcometoour2024ChristmasCollection!

AtMeekono,webelievethattheholidayseasonisatimetocelebrate notjustwithgifts,butwithpurpose.

Ourmissionistoconnecttheworld’smosttalentedandmarginalised artisanswiththeworld,bringingtheirexquisite,handcraftedproductsto thosewhoappreciatequality,craftsmanship,andethicalsourcing.

ThisChristmas,we’redelightedtohighlightthebestofourartisan community’sproducts,curatedwithcareandacommitmentto sustainability.Eachpiece,tellsastoryofresilience,creativity,andthe richculturalheritageoftheartisanswhocraftedthem

Asyouexploreourcollection,wehopeyoufindinspirationintheunique andmeaningfulitems.Whetheryou’resourcingforyourstoreor selectingcorporategifts,knowthateverypurchasecontributestoa worldwherecraftsmanship,culture,andcommunityarevaluedand preserved.

Thankyouforbeingapartofourjourney Wewishyouajoyfulholiday season,filledwithgoodwillandbeautifulthings.

Daphne and Busi

AtMeekono,webelieveinofferingmorethanjustproducts webringyouitemsthattella storyofsustainability,ethics,andculturalcraftsmanship.Tomakeiteasierforyouto explorethiscatalogue,we’veintroducedValueTags,designedtohighlightthekeyethical andsustainableattributesofeachproduct,helpingyoumakeinformedchoicesthat alignwithyourvalues.Whetheryouprioritiseenvironmentallyfriendlyproduction,fair wages,orwomens’empowerment,ourValueTagswillguideyouasyoubrowse

CraftedChristmasOrnaments

AfricanMaxakaOrnament

H40cmheightformotherandH33cmfordaughterornament

KnittedOrnamentBundles

Assortedcustomisableknittedandfelt ornaments

BeadedWoodOrnaments

Madefromsesewoodandrecycledplastic beads 8cmx8cm|181g

WoodenOrnaments

MadefromBeechwood 70mmx60mm

AssortedShweshweStockings

Availableinawide,colourfulrangeof colours

AssortedWovenOrnaments

CraftedbyrefugeesfromSouthSudan

CraftedChristmasOrnaments

SoapstoneTealightTree

Customisablebysize Coloursmayvaryduetonaturalcharacteristicsof soapstone

BeadedChristmasBaubles 4cm(approx) MadebyZuluBeadersisKwa-ZuluNatal

Madefromrecycledtelephonewire

BeadedReindeer 20×14×55cm Availablecolours:Gold/Black/Chocolate/Silver

BeadedBellChristmasTree Availableinawide,colourfulrangeof colours

Availableinawiderangeofcolours

BeadedChristmasTree

WireTreeOrnaments

TheRaaswaterArtisanCommunityintheWe p g ofSouthAfricaisknownforitscraftingexcellence

ThembaMasalaisahighlyskilledpainter,handcrafterand papier-mâchésculptoremploying20peoplewhoareworking towardsself-sufficiencyinaruralSouthAfricancommunity His wifeNombuleloisalsoanartisanwhotakescareofselected detailedpaintworkonsomeoftheirpieces

Theartisans,oftenfromunderrepresentedgroups,specialisein traditionalcrafts,blendinglocalculturewithmodern techniques.Throughinitiativesthatfocusonskillsdevelopment andculturalpreservation,theRaaswatercommunitysustains itselfandprovideseconomicopportunitiestoitsmembers, fosteringculturalheritagewhiledrivingeconomicgrowthinthe region

TheRaaswaterxMeekonocollaborationpiecesembodythe beauty,precision,anduniquenessofthiscommunity,offeringa distinctiveblendofhistoryandcontemporarycraftsmanship thatwillmakeanygifttrulyspecial.

PuzzleWineRack

Theperfectgiftforthewine connoisseurs Theseareexclusive statementpiecesthatcelebrate artisanalexcellence Madefrom sustainableSouthAfricanpine wood.

Availablein3or4stacksin two stunninglybeautiful,unique designoptionsthatconveythe vibranceofSouthAfrica’sWestern Cape.

41cmHx20cmD 16"Hx8"D

PuzzleWineRack

TheNdebelepeopleofSouthernAfricaarerenownedfortheirvibrant and intricate geometric patterns, which reflect a deep cultural heritagepasseddownthroughgenerations

Khanyisani Bomma Trading is an artisan collective founded in Mpumalanga, South Africa by Christinah Twala The group started withasmallnumberofunemployedwomenwhomChristianstrained to become artisans in the clothing and textile sector They focus on producinguniquedesignssuchastraditional-infusedattire,costume fashionaccessories,andcrafteddecorproducts.

These bold, colourful designs carry symbolic meanings of unity, identity,andresilience.

Each piece created exclusively for our collection embodies the beauty, precision, and uniqueness of Ndebele culture, offering a distinctiveblendofhistoryandcontemporarycraftsmanshipthatwill makeanygifttrulyspecial

Theperfectgiftforthewineconnoisseurs Theseareexclusivestatementpiecesthatcelebrateartisanalexcellence MadefromSouth Africanpinewood,these

CookingatChristmas

RibbedHolder SlicedSpoonRest

15cmHx13cmD

8cminsidediameter

InthelushhillsofWesternKenya,theancientcraftofsoapstonecarving hasbeenpasseddownthroughgenerations Thissoft,versatilestone, foundonlyinthisregion,ismeticulouslyhand-carvedbyskilledartisans intobeautifulsculptures,ornaments,andfunctionalitems.

Eachsoapstonepieceonthispagetellsauniquestory,blending traditionalAfricanmotifswithmoderndesign Thenaturalhuesofthe stone,rangingfromcreamywhitestorich,earthytones,addtothe timelessappealofthesecreations

PinchSalt&PepperDishes

15cmHx13cmD

WarriorFaceHolder

15cmHx13cmD

Tri-standPedestalBowl 3cmHx7cmD

Double-HandleHolder

23cmHx12.7cmD

CandleHolders H30cm,25cm,20cm

GiftsfortheKitchen

Shweshwe-PrintOvenMitts 88x215cm

WovenTray H6xD40cm

Small:D59"xH19"|D15xH5cm

Medium:D86"x31"|D22x8cm

Large:D11.8"x4.7"|D30x12cm

L25cmxW25cmxD6CM

OliveWoodBowls withBoneInlay

MadefromStainlessSteel

BeadedSaladServeware

WoodenServingSpoons

MadeofOliveWood

OrganicNeemWoodSaladBowls

15.2cm-33cms

WoodenCondimentsSet

L14cmxW5cm

MiniBakuliBowls

13cmx5cmx8cm

OrganicNeemWoodChoppingBoards

S:25-33cm(approx)

L:35.5-43cms(approx)

orativeMudclothBowls

Varyfrom152cm-33cms PaperWasteServingPlatter

AnkoleCowHornBowls Diameter13cm

WovenFringeCoasters

HandwovenTablemats

L45cmxW30cm(approx)

TableMats

Assorted:D23cm,28cm,36cm

TableRunners W40xL220

Assortedsizes:L15cmx BD20-23cm

WoodenCandleHolder MadefromBluegumwood

PapierMacheCandleHolder Handmadefrom100%waste newspaperandvarnishedwithaneco varnish

MeekonoCollection

Wehavepartneredwithasocio-economicempowermentprograminKenyatocreatealineofourproducts.Our collaborationhasincludedworkshopsonnaturaldyeingtechniques,whichhavesignificantlycontributedtoboth productandbusinessdevelopment

Thispartnershipenablestheprogramtocontinueitsimpactfulwork,offeringdignifiedemploymenttoover100 artisanswhileprovidingessentialsupportsuchasmeals,educationfortheirchildren,andhomevisits With34%of artisansowninglandand59%havingopenedbankaccounts,theinitiativefosterseconomicindependenceand sustainablegrowth Additionally,85%ofartisanshavesenttheirchildrentoprimaryschool,andsomehavestarted adultlearningclasses.Throughthiscollaboration,wesupportartisansintransformingtheirlivesandtheir communities

GolfTeeHolder

GolfballHolder

LaptopBag W39cmxL29cm

LaptopSleeve 30.5-38cms

HappySocks

LeatherSandals

MadewithLeather

MadewithCotton

BeadedWatchStraps

RecycledGlassWenneNecklace 54cmlength

S/M:16-18cm

M/L: 20-22cm

HandwovenMocassins Madewithwoolandleather

100%SilkPocketSquare 35cmx35cm

BogolanScarf 8cmx10cm

TumiBracelet

UhusianoCufflink

Gold-platedBrass

MudclothScrunchie

AnkoleHornGiaCuffBracelets

AdinkraSymbolEarrings

CowrieShellRings

CarnationEarringsandRing

NaturalDyehandwovencottonproducedinMali

MadeofAnkoleHorn Diameter6cm

Gold-platedwithculturedpearls

SandblastedSterlingSilver

PeaceUnlock-itAnkoleHornBracelet

Twinbezelsetdesignercrystalbaguettesinaclearcrystalcolor

6cmDiameter

CrocusEarrings

Usingonly100%wastemagazinepaper

RecycledGlassTumiBracelet

S/M:16-18cm

M/L:20-22cm

Usingonly100%wastemagazinepaper

HeneSet OpalEarrings

BagsforHer

Menis

W25cmx H28cm

LeatherfromMorocco,wovenin Nigeria

WovenClutchBag Madeusingrecycledplastic

BogolanPouchette

DrinkingandServingAccessories

BeadedWhiskeyFlask

MetalFlaskwithPlasticBeadwork 13cmx13cm

BeadedWhiskeyGlasses Madeusingqualityplasticbeads

WoodenStand L23cmx 15cm

AnkoleHornWineHolder W8cmxH28cm

AbstractCandleHolders

MadefromGumWood

AssortedSizes,

S:H19cm M:H23cm

L:H33cm

HarvestBoard-Rounded

MadefromGumWood

AssortedSizes,

M:L7-10cmxW25-30cmxD25-30cm

L:L10cmxW30-35cmxD30-35cm

WovenIceBucket H30cmx27cm

HomeforChristmas

ScatterCushions

Assortedsizes

MudclothLampshades H20cmxD30cm

MudclothPillows L90xW40CM

Cushionsonupcycledpolybags AssortedSizes

PunchNeedleNdebele Assorted60x40cm

Hand-wovenBaouleFabricThrow 130cmx180cm

Hand-wovenThrow W114xH183cm(approx)

HandwovenAccentsforHome

OurexquisitecollectionofBolgabasketsoriginatesfromtheNorthofGhana, whereskilledweavers,whotakeyearstoperfecttheircraft,createtheir masterpieces.Bolgabasketshavegainedpopularityworldwideduetotheir eco-friendlysustainablenature,coupledwiththeirtimelessdesign

Theweavingprocessisasintricateanduniqueasitisbeautiful.Eachbasket takesupto10daystocomplete,involvingmeticulousstepswhereelephant grassstrawistwisted,dyed,andwovenwithcare

Asaresult,everybasketbearsthepersonaltouchofitsartisancreatorandthe culturalessenceofitscommunity

Thesearegreatproductsforconsciousconsumersbecauseoftheir environmentalimpact,richculturalheritage,durability,andfairtradingterms thatweensureatMeekono.

Theirversatility usedforhomedécor,shopping,orstorage addstothat appeal.

PotBaskets

W51-56cm|L76-81cm

TaabiBasket

S-W:20xH:10xB:16cm

M-W:30xH:9cm

L-W:40xH:10cm

M33x33x31cm

L66x66x64cm

LaundryBasket

S33x33cm

M38x38cm

L43x43cm

KolekeBasket

M-W:45xH:12xB:22cm

ColourfulStrawFans Assorted:D18to80CM

WovenShopperBag H18”xW8”xL16”

WavyBaskets

GarlicGourdBaskets

Assortedsizesfrom30-85cm

KavongoBaskets

i f

D10cm p

NyamiNyamibasket MadefromNaturalrootandpalm

H50cmx50cm

ZuluTelephoneWireBaskets

M L

NdebeleBaskets Assortedsizesfrom20-60cm

WovenZuluStool

H48cmxD50cm

Source:LatitudesOnline

LargeZuluIlalaPalmBasket

H95cmxD38cm

AngelineMasuku,amasterbasketweaverstarted hercareerinthe1970'sinruralKwaZulu-NatalSouth Africa,taughtbyheraunt,andhasgoneonto becomeacelebratedcraftsperson,knownforher signaturedesignstyleusinglocal indigenousIlala palm,naturaldyes,andintricateknotting She blendstraditionaltechniqueswithbold, contemporarydesignstocreateadistinctive timelesslook

Defyingculturalexpectations,shebecamean independententrepreneur,establishingherown businessandtrainingothersintheart Herunique basketsarecollectedworldwide,reflectingbothher expertiseandtherichheritageofZuluweaving