TRIBAL GALLERY

Tribal Gallery is a luxury art, interiors and lifestyle company based in Nairobi, Kenya - bringing together the work of leading contemporary artists and the timeless craftmanship of artisans from across Africa and Asia.

Before founding Tribal Gallery, we, sister & brother partnership Louise and John Paterson, had rewarding careers in the humanitarian and aviation sectors - living and working in countries as inspiring and diverse as Palestine, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Somalia and the United Arab Emirates. During this time and over many years of travel, we grew and evolved our dream to create a business that would be a celebration of global art, events and exquisite hand-created furniture and textiles.Our journeys immerse us in the unique and wonderful cultures of the countries we visit – the diversity of the people, the landscapes, and the often-astonishing work of the artists and craftsmen that live there. These travels are in search of exceptional pieces - hand-created by artisans using new approaches or with skills passed down through generations. We believe in and support sustainable and small-scale artisan production - partnering with ethical and responsible small businesses to preserve these traditional skills and the communities that they support.