Mama Shell Afrika – African Interior Styling & Handcrafted Décor

Our Story

Mama Shell Afrika was born from a legacy of craftsmanship that began in the 1990s in a small curio shop in Nairobi. What started with my mother’s love for shells and calabashes has grown into a journey of styling spaces with spirit. Each piece we create carries the rhythm of heritage and the warmth of home — transforming ordinary spaces into meaningful experiences.

What We Offer

Full Space Styling

We transform entire homes, Airbnbs, and boutique spaces with cohesive design concepts that blend African heritage with modern comfort.

Rearrangement & Styling

We refresh existing interiors using what you already own — adding handcrafted accents and texture to create new life in familiar spaces.

Custom African Pieces

Handmade décor pieces — from wall hangings to calabash lamps — tailored to your space, story, and cultural identity.

Styling Consultations

Virtual or in-person consultations to help you define a theme, color palette, and design mood that reflects your style and values.

Sourcing from Local Artisans

We collaborate directly with local Kenyan artisans to curate authentic pieces that uplift craft communities and preserve tradition.

Global Shipping

We carefully package and deliver your custom décor or styled pieces anywhere in the world — making African artistry globally accessible.

Gallery

A glimpse of the spaces we’ve styled and our handcrafted pieces...

A warm bedroom setup in the Coastal area of Kenya

Customized West African mud cloth wall hanging with banana-leaf ring and Maasai bead finish

Beaded calabash paired with a sisal-woven basket — elegant handcrafted wall styling.

Tranquil bedroom setup in Kilifi, Kenya.

Living room styling for warmth and elegance — handcrafted accents that tell a story

Modern-African bedroom styling — Handcrafted pieces and warm tones that soothe and inspire.

Handcrafted calabash lamp with cowrie shells — a functional art piece born of tradition.

West African-inspired wall hanging with horizontal wooden frame — bold, organic, and rooted in diverse African heritage

Let’s Work Together

We’d love to hear from you. Whether it’s a styling request, a custom piece, or just a hello — we welcome it all.

Email: info@mamashellafrika.com

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