Aumakua

Amakua is part of the Fiji collection designed by Amadi. Drawing inspiration from the ancient art of wood carving in the South Pacific, the collection skilfully combines bold symbols, animalistic figures, and large symmetrical patterns to create captivating and culturally significant compositions. The collection’s meticulous craftsmanship, which includes the deliberate use of various textures, weaving techniques, and pile heights, echoes the three-dimensional intricacy found in traditional wood carvings. Crafted from hand-soun pure new wool, this collection embodies the essence of Polynesian artistry.

Material

Hand-spun pure wool from the highlands of Afghanistan

Colours

Brown | Beige |Black

Size

Standard and custom sizes available

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About the designer

The Ahmadi Brothers

The Ahmadi brothers were forced to leave Afghanistan in 1984 as refugees of The Soviet War, ultimately emigrating to the United States. Despite their newfound life in the United States, the family have committed to empowering women in Afghanistan.

Following Afghanistan’s liberation from the Taliban in 2003, the Ahmadi brothers returned to Kabul to establish their workshop, starting with just twenty local women. 15 years later, they currently employ 120 women and have seen the positive impact their recruitment has made. Turning to traditional fabrics, cloths and mats, their range explores modern interpretations of these designs while also approaching each collection with ethnographic sensibility.