At Tackussanu Senegal (TKS), a leader in sustainable African home decor, sustainability is not just a marketing buzzword — it is the natural rhythm of our work, the pulse behind every carefully crafted piece. We create handmade furniture and textiles that honor ancestral traditions and foster a truly eco-friendly Senegalese baskets and home accessories movement.
From Earth to Hand: Ethically Sourced African Materials
Each TKS creation begins with raw materials sourced directly from the heart of Senegal’s landscape. We carefully select ethically sourced African materials — from wild grasses nurtured by local farmers under the Senegalese sun, to vegetable-tanned leathers crafted by traditional tanneries, hand-collected natural dyes, reclaimed wood, and native clays.
We reject mass production and impersonal bulk sourcing. Instead, we form genuine relationships with our suppliers — the farmers, tanners, and artisans — who carry centuries of knowledge. This commitment ensures every product is steeped in authenticity and supports a fair trade home decor economy that empowers communities.
The Artisan’s Circle: Designing with Circularity and Purpose
At TKS, our artisans are the heartbeat of luxury African home accessories. Their skilled hands bring life to designs rooted in sustainability and circular design principles.
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Our weavers use only natural grass and recycled plastic, skillfully weaving with just a needle to create each basket. The grass is grown naturally, hung to dry without any chemical sprays—ensuring every piece is as pure and sustainable as the hands that craft it.
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Leatherworkers collaborate with a skilled team of nine women at an open-air tannery where the process is deeply natural and respectful. Following an Islamic calendar, cattle are not processed for mass consumption but for religious purposes, ensuring every part is used with no waste—only the finest leather skins become elegant accents and functional details in our designs..
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Ceramists fire one order at a time to avoid overproduction, using the energy of the earth and sun in traditional earth pits—this not only conserves energy but also gives each piece its uniquely natural beauty, beyond just the craftsmanship.
This reverence for materials and process embodies the very essence of circular design in African art — crafting pieces that last, can be repaired, and celebrate a lifecycle beyond the moment of purchase.
Thoughtful, Sustainable Packaging for Conscious Living
When a TKS piece arrives at your home, it is wrapped with intention and care. We do not use plastic—instead, we package your basket in sturdy cardboard, wrapped in paper or fabric. We always encourage you to reuse the cardboard and paper to honor sustainability. Sometimes, we use large, sturdy plastic rice bags to hold items securely during shipping; these bags are thoughtfully repurposed by an artisan who sews them together to hold your basket safely in place, giving new life to materials that might otherwise be discarded.
Continuity: Honoring Heritage, Empowering the Future
While there is no direct Wolof word for “sustainability,” the concept of continuity runs deeply through Senegalese culture — the passing on of knowledge, skills, and respect across generations.
For TKS, continuity means:
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Paying premium wages so artisan traditions thrive
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Preserving ancestral craftsmanship in modern, elegant form
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Honoring every stage of a product’s life — from ethically harvested raw materials to thoughtful reuse, repair, and reinvention
Each handmade furniture and textile piece we create is part of a living story — one that you carry forward with intention and care.
Our Commitment to You and the Planet
At Tackussanu Senegal, sustainability is a daily practice — a promise that goes beyond beauty to embrace values, respect, and legacy.
We invite you to join us on this journey of eco-friendly Senegalese baskets, artisanal excellence, and circular African design — where every product enriches your home and uplifts a community.
Thank you for walking this path of mindful luxury with us.
