Lavet af Kapya

Rosewood salad servers

285,00 kr
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Variant: Long set without legs

This salad serving set is hand-carved from jacaranda wood, a beautiful and fast-growing tree from the area around the workshop in Nairobi. The tree is never felled. Only branches that have naturally fallen to the ground are used, so nothing goes to waste.

Each set is shaped from a single piece of wood using simple tools and without chemical treatment, allowing the wood's natural warm color and grain to emerge. Therefore, no two sets are ever exactly alike.

Some of the salad servers are made purely from wood, while others are beautifully combined with cow bone – a traditional way of decorating many items in Kenya.

Behind the craftsmanship is Kapya (and his small team), an artisan from Congo who was forced to flee and now has his own workshop in Nairobi.

Here, he provides work for others who, like himself, have had to leave everything behind. He learned wood carving from his father, and it is part of his culture and his hope of creating a better future, not just for himself, but for his entire community.

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Size

The large ones measure approx. 34 cm. x 8 and the small ones approx. 20 * 9 cm.
Handmade by...

Kapya

... is an artisan from Congo. He was forced to flee and has lived in Nairobi, Kenya for over 20 years.

When he arrived, he chose to use his craftsmanship to create beautiful objects from wood.

Today, he has his own workshop, which he founded to provide work for others who, like himself, have had to leave everything behind.

The workshop employs nine skilled artisans, four women and five men with roots in Congo. Different stories and backgrounds, but a shared love for wood and a common desire to help each other move forward.

For Kapya, wood carving is part of his culture and his childhood. It was his father who taught him the art and always encouraged him to work for his dreams. He still carries his father's advice with him: "Whatever you decide to do, do it from your heart. Love the work you do. Have a vision."

Kapya's dream is to train even more people and provide work for more of those who are struggling.

Each piece from his workshop carries the story that with skill, will, and hope, one can create something beautiful and a better future, not only for oneself, but for the entire community of which one is a part.
Material & care

Made from jacaranda wood. Never felled for the product's sake, but cut from fallen branches.
Delivery & return

Delivery:
We ship every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday between 11-13 with GLS unless anything else is stated at the top of our page (if we're on holiday or travelling to meet with the artisans).

Pick up:
You are always welcome to pick up your order. You can pick up in our studio and store at Birkegade 9, th. 2200 Copenhagen N. We are open every Tuesday & Thursday 12:00-17:30.

Return:
You naturally have 14 days of full right of return (excluding delivery) from when you have received your goods. If you wish to return, you must send an email to kontakt@theable.dk .

When you buy products from The -able, you support people fleeing to...

Better mental health

Creating something with your hands can have a profound positive impact on mental health, especially for those who have experienced trauma. Studies show that engaging in hands-on activities can reduce stress and anxiety by up to 45%.

Many of the artisans we collaborate with have faced significant challenges in adjusting to new countries, often feeling displaced and disconnected.

Through practicing familiar crafts and connecting with new, like-minded communities, they begin to regain a sense of ownership, belonging, and community. Each product you purchase carries the story of a person’s journey, as well as their opportunity to rebuild and create anew.

Jouhania, who embroiders products in the Shatila refugee camp for The -able, shares: 'For me, embroidering is like stitching my life back together, thread by thread. It’s a traditional Palestinian craft that I am proud to bring back to life.

Greater financial freedom

According to the UN, around 70% of refugees live below the poverty line, and many do not have permission to work. Through our cooperation with local NGOs, people on the run get the opportunity to work and earn their own money through jobs they are good at. When people on the run are given the opportunity to be included in the labor market and earn their own money through dignified work, the sense of belonging to the new countries is strengthened and they are given the opportunity to take their first steps towards financial independence again.

Amina, who makes bags for The -able in Lebanon, says: “ Being financially independent from relief organizations has helped me regain my self-confidence and respect - I no longer feel like I'm outside, and I pass this strength and joy on to my children.”

Preserve endangered cultural heritage

An often overlooked consequence of people being forced to leave their homes and land is that local crafts are threatened. The traditions risk disappearing, as those who master the craft must leave materials, tools and practices behind.

At The -able, we work to preserve these traditions by always starting from the knowledge, skills and designs of the artisans and then integrating them into modern design and sustainable practices that can be continued in new countries.

Through our work, we ensure that these skills and traditions live on, while celebrating fine craftsmanship and respecting both people and the planet.

Thank you for shopping at The -able. Every purchase makes a difference to a person forced to flee or living in a conflict-affected area.

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