{"id":12225,"date":"2016-05-26T10:42:50","date_gmt":"2016-05-26T09:42:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/?p=12225"},"modified":"2020-03-05T11:31:31","modified_gmt":"2020-03-05T11:31:31","slug":"nkuku-home-lifestyle-store","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/nkuku-home-lifestyle-store","title":{"rendered":"Nkuku home &amp; lifestyle store: Where global &amp; local meet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With its country pubs and quaint little caf\u00e9s, nestling amongst the region\u2019s patchwork hills and wooded river valleys, South Devon calls to mind a picture of traditional Englishness like few other places in the country, but that\u2019s far from the whole story. Look closer and you\u2019ll find a region with surprising connections to every corner of the globe.<\/p>\n<p>For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Local food businesses like the South Devon Chilli Farm combine exotic tastes with the best of local produce.<\/li>\n<li>The Dartington Hall Trust bring musicians and artists from all over the world together for workshops, courses and concerts.<\/li>\n<li>The South Devon town of Totnes is a famous centre of Eastern-inspired philosophies and health practices.<\/li>\n<li>You can find classes in yoga, meditation and more in Dartmouth, Salcombe, Kingsbridge and elsewhere in the area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Another way that South Devon is connected to the rest of the world is through the artisan wares that work their way around the globe to our local shops and stalls.<\/p>\n<p>One standout example of this is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nkuku.com\"><strong>Nkuku, a home and lifestyle company<\/strong> <\/a><b>\u00a0<\/b>which was founded 10 years ago in rural Devon. The founders, Ali and Alex Cooke, came up with the the idea after returning from a round-the-world trip. To complement their online store, they recently opened a caf\u00e9 on the outskirts of Harbertonford, near Totnes.<\/p>\n<p>The distinctive name was taken from a hut in Zambia, and the jet-setting pair continue to travel internationally to meet the artisan producers of everything they stock.<\/p>\n<p>Their products \u2013 many of which are fair trade \u2013 range from decorative pots and pans to soft furnishings all the way to bespoke wooden furniture. Why not stop by their store for a snack in the caf\u00e9 and browse for something distinctive to take home after your South Devon break?<\/p>\n<p>Local owners of holiday homes are also likely to find much to interest them. Adding some of Nkuku\u2019s high-end handmade wares could add some serious \u2018wow\u2019 factor to many properties.<\/p>\n<p>Their range is also comprehensive enough to base a major redecorating project around it \u2013 a good way to keep up with the ever-rising standards and discerning tastes of Devon holidaymakers.<\/p>\n<p>We asked Alex to talk us through five of their favourite items and where they came from.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>1.Kiko Photo Frames<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our Kiko frames are one of our most iconic pieces. The glass front and back make them great for photographs or other precious keepsakes like postcards, concert tickets and drawings. They look great grouped together in a range of sizes and orientations. Each one is strung with a recycled sari tie.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25604 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/05\/Kiko-Frame-2-1-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Kiko Frame 2\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/05\/Kiko-Frame-2-1-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/05\/Kiko-Frame-2-1-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/05\/Kiko-Frame-2-1-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/05\/Kiko-Frame-2-1-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/05\/Kiko-Frame-2-1-2000x2000.jpeg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>2.Mali Pottery<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our beautiful Mali Pottery is hand made in southern India as part of a fair trade project. The scheme offers training and secure employment to artisans from disadvantaged backgrounds. The scheme focuses particularly on empowering women in the workplace.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/mali_ceramic_teapot_sq-1.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/05\/mali_ceramic_teapot_sq-1.jpeg\" alt=\"mali_ceramic_teapot_sq-1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong style=\"line-height: 1.5\">3.Indra Coil Storage Baskets<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our stylish coil baskets are handmade by a collective of craftswomen in southern India. Established by a NGO to provide sustainable livelihood projects for women who previously depended upon seasonal labour in drought prone areas. The\u00a0baskets are naturally dyed, hand spun and woven using natural fibres.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25597 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/05\/Indra-Coil-compressor-1-1-1024x737.jpeg\" alt=\"Indra Coil\" width=\"1024\" height=\"737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/05\/Indra-Coil-compressor-1-1-1024x737.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/05\/Indra-Coil-compressor-1-1-300x216.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/05\/Indra-Coil-compressor-1-1-768x553.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/05\/Indra-Coil-compressor-1-1-2000x1440.jpeg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>4.Eni Block Print Rug<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dress your home with these gorgeous block printed rugs. Handmade using natural materials these faded black and natural rugs are both eco-friendly and stylish. Word of Wisdom: The pattern on these rugs is created using traditional hand blocks. This means there may be variations in the consistency of the print colour.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25595 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/05\/Eni-Block-Print-compressor-1-1-1024x737.jpeg\" alt=\"Eni Block Print\" width=\"1024\" height=\"737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/05\/Eni-Block-Print-compressor-1-1-1024x737.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/05\/Eni-Block-Print-compressor-1-1-300x216.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/05\/Eni-Block-Print-compressor-1-1-768x553.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/05\/Eni-Block-Print-compressor-1-1-2000x1440.jpeg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong style=\"line-height: 1.5\">5.Biviri Ceramics Collection<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The elegant Biviri Ceramic Serving Bowls are handmade from white clay in Vietnam. We love the beautiful textures of this piece. They feature a beautiful smooth glazed surface with a textured unglazed base. We love the beautiful design of these bowls.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25602 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/05\/Biviri-Collection-1-1024x737.jpeg\" alt=\"Biviri Collection\" width=\"1024\" height=\"737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/05\/Biviri-Collection-1-1024x737.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/05\/Biviri-Collection-1-300x216.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/05\/Biviri-Collection-1-768x553.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/05\/Biviri-Collection-1-2000x1440.jpeg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Why not pay a visit next time you\u2019re passing through? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"in-copy-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nkuku.com\"><strong>Or <\/strong><strong>take a look around their online store\u00a0here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With its country pubs and quaint little caf\u00e9s, nestling amongst the region\u2019s patchwork hills and wooded river valleys, South Devon calls to mind a picture of traditional Englishness like few other places in the country, but that\u2019s far from the whole story. 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