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Design: Tekura Upholding Ghana’s Crafts and Woodcarving Heritage

Tekura [Ghana]

Tekura - Walking Stools

[Image credit: Tekura Walking Tables – AfricaNow!]

Imbued with the spirit of Ghana’s rich culture and heritage, Tekura is a Ghanaian furniture and décor accessories company that was founded in 2000 Josephine and Kweku Forson. Tekura draws inspiration from ancient cultures such as the legendary Ashanti and Fanti to produce stylish yet functional collections that include stools, tables, benches and storage containers; in addition to complimentary home décor items like bowls, vases and mirrors.    

Reinterpreting the local traditional crafts, iconic symbols such as the Ashanti Stool and Headrest are given contemporary makeovers; the well-known shape is streamlined and is available in several finishes; other designs see patterns carved into the wood. Some of the Walking Tables look like they were inspired by the legs of the giraffe, standing elegant and tall. Tekura ensures that every piece produced is of high quality and having gained a following in Germany, Italy, the US and the UK, many of the products are created for the export market.  

Tekura - Ashanti Stool and Container Stools

Tekura - Bowls

[Image credits: top left, Ashanti Stools; top right, Container Stools via Amaridian;
bottom, Bowls – Tekura]

Working with highly-skilled local artisans who are contracted to the production workshop, Tekura’s designs are handcrafted from carefully select pieces of wood found on the ground from reforestation initiatives and as well as using recycled metals.

…tradition redesigned

Additional details: 
For further information about Tekura and to order visit: www.designtekura.com

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