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SHOP THE COLLECTION

Made to be used,
built to be cherished

AFRISCANDI · AMSTERDAM STUDIO · UGANDA CRAFT

Two cultures.
One clay.
Endlessly yours.

Born from Ugandan earth and shaped by Scandinavian form. MUKAKASA makes objects that carry meaning, made to be used every single day.

"Designed in our Amsterdam studio. Crafted by master artisans in Uganda. Made to last generations."

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THE STORY BEHIND EVERY PIECE

MUKAKASA means
"truly mine"

Founded by sisters Christine & Elizabeth, born to a Ugandan father and a Danish mother - MUKAKASA is a lifestyle universe that celebrates the beautiful tension between two worlds.

|    "We are the product of the fusing of two cultures, and the exciting juxtaposition it creates."

Each piece begins as Ugandan clay, shaped by craftspeople carrying ancient techniques handed down through generations. All-natural, toxin-free, and grounded in ancestral skill - these are objects built for heirlooms, not shelves.

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EARTH · HANDS · FIRE

How every piece comes to life

1
Ugandan
clay

All-natural clay sourced from Uganda. The same earth used by potters for centuries - alive with mineral depth and warmth.

2
Master
artisans

Shaped by hand by craftspeople in Uganda, passing down ancestral techniques. No moulds. No machines. Every mark intentional.

3
Burnished

& fired

Each piece is burnished & fired - never identical. The signature black metallic surface emerges from heat and fire, unique to every object.

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Nordic form

Future heirlooms

Consious made

African soul

THE AFRISCANDI AESTHETIC

This is not décor
you hide away.

The clean lines and quiet purpose of Nordic design, alive with the warmth, texture and soul of Africa. Not a trend. A way of living -consciously, beautifully, with objects that carry meaning.

This is the cup you reach for first in the morning. The candlestick that changes the whole room. The pot that makes your table a conversation.

Sophie S, AMS

'Owning two beautiful MUKAKASA coffee cups - they are chunky and the black metallic 'flamed' vibe of the glazing is just lush! Love the craft that has gone into these and knowing the journey of their making, with love!'

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FOR HOSPITALITY & DESIGN PROFESSIONALS

Objects that
carry story
and shape space

Bespoke collections for hotels, restaurants and meaningful interiors worldwide. Custom dimensions, exclusive finishes, and project-based collaborations.

  • Custom dimensions & proportions

  • Exclusive design finishes

  • Project-based collections

  • Spatial storytelling through material

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