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$80
The Nubian Tabaga have their origins as handcrafted items, meticulously fashioned using conventional techniques and materials. They are delicately assembled using youthful papyrus straw, jafu, and disi sourced from the North and Central regions. The final Tabaga products have versatile applications, serving as elegant vessels for presenting fruits or storing vegetables. Beyond their practical use, they hold cultural significance, gracing events such as traditional weddings where they cradle gifts meant for the brides. Furthermore, these Tabaga pieces find purpose in adornment or as charming placements upon tables.
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$30
Ensaasi, a subset of Ugandan percussion instruments, are alternately referred to as Enseege shakers. Crafted from gourds or shells, these shakers embellish traditional Ugandan musical ensembles. By incorporating beads or small objects like pebbles, the distinctive sound arises when these elements interact within Ensaasi’s rounded shells. During dances or performances, shaking the Ensaasi produces this captivating auditory effect.
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$10
Crafted in Uganda using indigenous Watusi cattle horn, our bangles are effortlessly lightweight, enjoyable, and perfect for layering. With widths of .25″, .5″, or 1″, they suit small and medium wrists. Mix and match various widths for a personalized stack. The inherent beauty of these bracelets adds a touch of timeless elegance to any ensemble. As they originate from distinct natural materials, each piece is unique, ensuring one-of-a-kind charm in every bracelet.
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$50
The Enkarewa beaded jewelry, shared by the Karamajong and Masai, descendants of Uganda’s Karamajong tribe, holds vital cultural meaning. Adorning these beads designates age and social status; intricate pieces are worn by esteemed individuals. Bead colors convey symbolism: Red signifies courage, Yellow/Orange for hospitality, White embodies peace, Blue represents vitality and sky, Green symbolizes health/land, Black signifies people and resilience. This jewelry signifies a girl’s transition to womanhood, culminating in forming her family.
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$12
The adungu, a traditional Ugandan harp, features a hollowed-out wooden body covered with cow leather as a soundboard. Nylon strings pass through the soundboard to pegs housed in a curved branch. Adungus come in various sizes and are typically diatonically tuned. The Adungu are traditionally played by tribes in the northwest of Uganda in a district called Arua.