Welcome to African Modern!

African Modern is a privately owned import, design and wholesale distribution company based in Eugene, Oregon, USA. Our network includes individual makers, export agents and micro-enterprises in nations across Africa. We currently represent artisans in Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan, Mali, Ghana, Burkina Faso and Senegal. Our collection showcases rich artistic tradition and natural or recycled materials. The beautiful handcrafted objects we are honored to present are treasured in homes around the world.

Formerly known as Swahili Imports (founded 1995), African Modern cultivates an evolving collection of handmade home decor and gifts, all crafted by talented, export-ready artisans. We serve our partners across Africa by facilitating orders to garden centers, gift shops, museums, zoos and e-commerce stores around the world. We believe in the principles of fair trade, and retain membership in the Fair Trade Federation and Museum Store Association. Should you wish to know more about the provenance of any item in our collection, please get in touch.

Stores can shop African Modern here, on Faire, at our Atlanta showroom during Atlanta Markets, and at MSA Forward and FTF Conference events. We welcome non-wholesale shoppers to explore our limited retail collection. If you enjoy reading about our work in Africa, or hearing about new arrivals or sales, we invite you to join our mailing list.