Zambia

Zambia’s artistry is shaped by river, forest, and hand. Baskets from the Barotse floodplains are woven with precision and grace, dyed from local roots and leaves. In the east, artisans carve walking sticks, masks, and stools from ebony and mukwa wood, each bearing geometric stories of clan and spirit.

Copper, long a symbol of Zambia’s wealth, is repurposed by makers into jewellery and ornament, while vibrant chitengue fabrics carry the voice of modern fashion layered over tradition. Zambia’s creative soul is grounded - it speaks softly but endures, stitched into the rhythm of daily life and ceremony alike.