Handicraft at its finest
SHOOWA was founded with the goal to promote the sustainability of ancestral Congolese handicraft. The tribes produce the fabrics according to the aspirations of the western world: conscientious, slow, ethical. The finished high-quality goods are the opposite of a mass product: Unrepeatable.
Strong
Flexible
Biodegradable
The influence
Masters like Matisse, Picasso, Klee, Penck, and Chellida were all inspired by Kuba design. Matisse is seen in one surviving shot in his bedroom, surrounded by Kuba textiles, demonstrating the extent to which Kuba design impacted him. He allegedly used to sit and watch them, "waiting for something to come to me out of there instinctive geometry."
Motivation
My journey with connecting to my Congolese heritage inspired me to create products that are unique, authentic and rare. SHOOWA is dedicated to changing Congo´s narrative through high-quality products that are each an artistic masterpiece made purely by hand and mother nature. I hope these pieces bring you joy, become your favorite accessory, and freshen up your room.
Motivation
My journey with connecting to my Congolese heritage inspired me to create products that are unique, authentic and rare. SHOOWA is dedicated to changing Congo´s narrative through high-quality products that are each an artistic masterpiece made purely by hand and mother nature. I hope these pieces bring you joy, become your favorite accessory, and freshen up your room.
