Behind every pattern, behind every plate, there is a story. A pagne named by the market women of Cotonou or Abidjan, a royal fabric from Cameroon, a Senufo mask: these are the cultures and traditions that our pieces pay tribute to.
With each visit, the stories appear in a different order. Let yourself be guided.
Discover how the “Electric Bulb” African wax print elevates fine French porcelain in this set of handcrafted plates. A poetic encounter between organic warmth and mineral purity, where two cultures and two savoir-faire unite to create a unique...
Read the storyDiscover the origins of the raw materials that make up our French fine porcelain mug featuring the "Wedding Flowers" design. From Limousin kaolin to West African cotton fibers, explore the unique properties and craftsmanship that make this creation...
Read the storyDiscover the origins of the raw materials used to create the "Grandes Fleurs de Mariage" plate set: African wax cotton and French kaolin for fine porcelain. A journey into the heart of the artisanal craftsmanship and cultures that...
Read the storyDiscover the unexpected harmony between African wax, a vibrant fabric rich with stories, and French porcelain, a symbol of purity and timeless elegance. This piece explores how the Wedding Flowers motif, inspired by African celebrations, finds new life...
Read the storyDiscover the poetic story of the encounter between African wax and French porcelain through our Wedding Flowers teacup. A dialogue between warmth and purity, tradition and modernity, which celebrates the beauty of contrasts.
Read the storyDiscover how the African Indigo pattern, a symbol of spirituality and resistance, engages in a dialogue with fine French porcelain, combining organic warmth and icy purity. A poetic reflection on two crafts that meet in a teacup, revealing...
Read the storyDiscover how Ivorian kaolin from the Sénoufo lands and the French craftsmanship of Limoges come together to create our fine porcelain cups with Kpélié motifs. A mineral and cultural alliance that gives birth to unique pieces, combining strength,...
Read the storyDiscover how French porcelain, a symbol of mineral purity, engages in a dialogue with African wax fabric, a cloth vibrant with rhythms and stories. A reflection on the contrasts between two crafts, two cultures, and the beauty that...
Read the storyDiscover the fascinating story of the raw materials that make up our Dida cup: from French kaolin to African pigments, a mineral alliance that gives birth to an exceptional porcelain.
Read the storyThe KHA Artist pattern does not imitate any existing fabric: it is an original creation by the designer of KEMI HOME ART. An imaginary indigo blue and powder pink fabric, with geometric shards like a mask or a...
Read the storyAn antelope, a gorilla, a pair of lovebirds and a cheetah, each dressed in wax fabric: our concept of silhouettes, and what these animals represent in African cultures, from the Bambara Chiwara to lovebirds, birds native to Africa.
Read the storyBlue and orange circles held together like the links of a chain, with little flowers where they intersect: the interlocking ring wax print, a joyful motif of everyday life. Its place in the family of wax prints, the...
Read the storyThis Ivorian fabric with aligned diamond patterns bears the name of Marie-Thérèse Houphouët-Boigny, the wife of Côte d'Ivoire's first president. Rumor, humor, and a clear message: a woman who does not take no for an answer. The history...
Read the storyIn Benin, it is called “Azin tchro,” peanut shells. This wax print fabric from the “À table!” collection celebrates a seed that came from the Americas and became one of West Africa’s major crops: the history of the...
Read the storyBorn from an imitation of Javanese batik, which became the iconic fabric of West Africa: the history of wax print fabric, its wax-resist manufacturing process, the role of the Nana Benz women, and above all, the art of...
Read the storyThe leopard print is one of the very first designs in the history of wax fabric, and it has never left the market stalls. In Benin, it is called Kpo gbaza. Why the leopard is the animal of...
Read the storyThis cloth was meant to represent a sacred Indonesian bird. Ghanaians saw a bunch of bananas in it, while Togolese people saw a snail emerging from its shell. The delightful story of this misunderstanding, its names in mina...
Read the storyIn Benin it's called Dégon, in Togo Bolou, and everywhere else Shrimp: a foodie wrap from the "Bon Appétit!" family. Its names, the shrimp's place in the lagoons and cuisines of the Gulf of Guinea, the anecdote from...
Read the storyWhat are African masks used for? Who wears them, when and why? Face masks, headdresses and crests, initiation, funeral or festival masks, the Sande of the women of Sierra Leone, the Gelede of Benin, and the revolution they...
Read the storyThe Kpélié, a mask with a slender, oval face belonging to the Senufo people of Côte d'Ivoire, is an ideal image of the beauty of a young woman. Its horns, its "legs", its calao, its scarifications, its role...
Read the storyIn the Kuba kingdom, in Kasai, men weave raffia and women embroider it into velvet, following labyrinths inspired by scarification. The ntshak, women's ceremonial skirt, Kasai velvet, its production, uses as currency or throne adornment, and influence on...
Read the storyThe Toghu, embroidered royal attire of the Grassfields in North-West Cameroon: originating in Bafut, Mankon, and Nkwen, it can be read like a code, with its gongs, moons, felines, cowrie shells, and lizards. Origins, village-by-village motifs, rules of...
Read the storyÌbùkúnolúwa means “the blessings of God” in Yoruba. The meaning of this name, the significance of blessings and phrase-names in Yoruba culture, the naming ceremony, shared festive fabrics, and the “Blessing of God” motif that inspired our decor.
Read the storyRectangles stacked like wads of cash or bricks in a rising house: the Milliardaire pagne wears a name that says it all. Its place in the "money attracts money" pagne family, the humor of wax print names, and...
Read the storyDiscover the secrets behind the creation of indigo blue Senufo cloth, an ancestral art combining spinning, natural dyeing, and geometric weaving. Delve into the traditional techniques of Ivorian artisans and explore how this iconic pattern enhances our fine...
Read the storyDiscover the profound symbolism of the Senufo helmet mask Waniugo, guardian of mysteries and protector of Ivorian communities. Between sacred art and contemporary design, explore its spiritual role and cultural heritage.
Read the storyDiscover the secrets behind the production of the Fleurs de Mariage wax print, an iconic pattern adorning the inside of our fine porcelain mug. From cotton selection to block printing, dyeing, and quality control, immerse yourself in an...
Read the storyDiscover the regions of Africa where the Ludo Kouin Wax pattern comes to life: from Togo to Benin, via Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire. Immerse yourself in the history of these lands, their climate, their architecture, and their culture,...
Read the storyDiscover the secrets of Cameroonian cotton and natural indigo, the iconic raw materials of the Ndop pattern. From their cultivation in Cameroon’s fertile lands to their transformation into ceremonial fabrics, these fibers and pigments bring our fine porcelain...
Read the storyDiscover the iconic regions of Côte d’Ivoire where the Wedding Flowers pattern truly comes to life. From Abidjan to Grand-Bassam, explore how the climate, landscapes, and architecture influence the colors and symbols of African wax fabric. A cultural...
Read the storyIn Abomey, the capital of the Kingdom of Dahomey, each king had his emblem: the shark and the egg of Béhanzin, the lion of Glèlè, the buffalo of Ghézo. The appliqué hangings, the bas-reliefs of the palaces, the...
Read the storyDiscover the fascinating history of the Fleurs de Mariage pattern, a classic of African wax print born in 1979. A symbol of happiness and prosperity, this hibiscus flower pattern draws its roots from Ivorian traditions and wedding legends....
Read the storyDiscover the secrets behind wax fabric, an African craft that inspires our '140 ans violet' patterns. From selecting the cotton to applying the wax, immerse yourself in a world where every gesture tells a story.
Read the storyThe Wanyugo, a helmet mask of the Senufo people of Côte d'Ivoire, combines crocodile jaws, warthog tusks, and antelope horns to ward off evil. The Poro, funerals, the sparks that earn it the name "fire-spitter," and other Senufo...
Read the storyDiscover the fascinating history of the Gammaphone motif, inspired by the gramophone and rooted in African musical traditions. From its colonial origins to its cultural reappropriation, this symbol tells a story of resilience, music, and transmission. A journey...
Read the storyDiscover the fascinating history of the Wedding Flowers pattern, a symbol-rich African cultural heritage. From its legendary origins to its role in wedding celebrations, explore how this wax design, now reimagined in fine French porcelain, perpetuates tradition and...
Read the storyDiscover the regions of West Africa where the “My Co-wife’s Eye” pattern comes to life. From Lomé to Accra, via the northern villages, explore how the climate, landscapes, and architecture influence the colors and patterns of wax fabric....
Read the storyThe Senufo people of northern Côte d'Ivoire: their history, the Ancient Mother and the Poro, the artisan castes, the masks that inspired Picasso, the striped woven cloth and the Korhogo canvases, with the meaning of their motifs.
Read the storyDiscover the origins of African cotton, which brings the “Wedding Flowers” wax print to life on our fine porcelain breakfast set. From its cultivation in Cameroon and West Africa to the unique properties of the fiber, explore how...
Read the storyImmerse yourself in the world of the Yoruba, a people of West Africa whose textile motifs, such as the Eye of My Rival, embody centuries of spirituality and craftsmanship. Discover how their heritage is reflected in a set...
Read the storyBogolan, "cloth made with earth" in bambara: cotton from Mali designed with fermented mud. Origins in Bélédougou, step-by-step production, meaning of the patterns, protective role for hunters and women, and the global success of mud cloth.
Read the storyDiscover the fascinating etymology of African wax and the profound symbolism of the animal motifs (antelope, gorilla, lovebird, cheetah) on our set of French porcelain cups. Delve into the linguistic roots, spiritual concepts, and universal values embodied by...
Read the storyDelve into Cameroonian traditions where "Wedding Flowers" wax is much more than a fabric: a sacred symbol of rites of passage, weddings, and spiritual practices. Discover how this iconic pattern, reimagined on fine French porcelain, perpetuates the cultural...
Read the storyImmerse yourself in the heart of Côte d'Ivoire, where Yacouba and Dan masks come to life among tropical forests and savannas. Discover the landscapes, architecture, and traditions that inspire these sacred motifs, now beautifully showcased on a fine...
Read the storyAdinkra symbols, the visual language of the Akan people of Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire: their history, the printing of cloth using calabashes in Ntonso, the colors of funerals, and a dictionary of more than 20 symbols, from Gye...
Read the storyDiscover the profound symbolism of Kente (or Kita) fabric, which is much more than a textile: it is a visual language rich in history, values, and spirituality. Worn during royal ceremonies in Ghana and Togo, this vibrantly colored...
Read the storyIn Benin, it’s called Gamaphone: the gramophone, Fon-style. Its discs of tiny dots in concentric circles evoke the grooves of a vinyl record. The names of the fabric, the era of turntables, the music that made West Africa...
Read the storyDiscover the Akan people of Côte d'Ivoire, a people with matrilineal traditions and a profound spirituality. Explore their social organization, their beliefs, and their textile art, notably the Adinkra symbols, which inspire this set of fine French porcelain...
Read the storyIn Nigeria, it's called Electric bulbs; in French-speaking countries, Ampoules. This fabric celebrates the arrival of electricity in homes, a symbol of modernity. Its names, the era when electric light changed city life, and our version with a...
Read the storyDiscover how the Bamiléké masks and the Ndop pattern of Cameroon share a common visual language, bridging ritual and modernity. This fine porcelain plate set reimagines these ancestral symbols for a table where African art speaks to your...
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