lemta

out loud · textile charm

the beginning

The one that started it

€18

colour
Cobalt
size
6 × 9 cm, 22 cm cord

the object

A small woven charm for a bag, a key or a zip. It exists because the first sample was too good to keep in a drawer.

the story

Somebody asked for one. Then somebody else did. That was enough of a reason to make fifty.

the credits

  • Designed byE.· the workshop, Nakivale, Uganda
  • Charm byE.· the workshop, Nakivale, Uganda
  • Finished byA lemta maker· the workshop, Nakivale, Uganda
  • Packed byA lemta maker· the workshop, Nakivale, Uganda

where

Made in the workshop, Nakivale, Uganda.

materials

  • Knotted cord — 100% cotton. Offcuts from the Nakivale workshop.
  • Thread — Polyester core, cotton wrap. Kampala, Uganda.

pass it on

This one comes with a second charm. Keep one, give the other to someone. If you like, leave a note on your piece's story page about where it went.

Every piece has a tag with a QR code. Scan it and you'll see who made yours, where, and when.

you'll know when something happens.

Drops, places, people and occasional good ideas. No daily motivational emails. Promise.