Aduna provides a variety of services related to cross-cultural collaboration and understanding. We work with schools and community groups both nationally and internationally to enhance exchange and debate about issues such as globalisation and identity through young people’s participation in the visual and performing arts from Africa. We also organise events and festivals and carry out consulting and research with a view to strengthening capacity within cultural institutions in the UK and elsewhere.
Aduna Fair Trade
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Multicoloured glass necklace (Click to enlarge) Aduna Trading is a fair trade enterprise that sells the finest examples of African jewellery and handicrafts.
Click here to see our jewellery collection.
Aduna sources locally made high quality jewellery and handicrafts from a number of suppliers in Mali and Senegal. The jewellery is fairly and ethically traded and a percentage of the profits are donated to charities in Africa with whom Aduna has long standing relationships.
Amber and ebony necklace (Click to enlarge) An exquisite collection of highly original and creatively adventurous jewellery from Mali, West Africa is for sale at very reasonable prices. The range comprises necklaces made of ancient Venetian glass beads historically used in West African trading to contemporary bracelets made of worked silver and inlaid ebony. Other items include large amber pieces worn by Fulani women during weddings and other ceremonies.
This ultra-chic collection redefines the best of African tradition and combines it with a uniquely modern elegance that resonates within the continent and beyond. The jewellery makes wonderful presents so don’t miss this unique opportunity to purchase these very rare and stylish items for your friends and relatives – or indeed why not treat yourself to an accessory that clearly reflects one of the most culturally rich corners of the world? !
Gold and wood oval necklace (Click to enlarge)
10% of the profits from the jewellery sold will go to the ‘An ga miri sini na’ (Let’s think about tomorrow) project run by artist Kader Keita to help street children and other disadvantaged young people in Mali.
‘Bubbly and Beads!’
Invite 5 or more friends round to your house and Aduna will supply free bubbly while you peruse our jewellery collection. Alternatively Aduna can come to your workplace so you can view the jewellery in your lunch hour or at a convenient time by arrangement.
The hostess is entitled to receive 25% off two items valued at less than £100 each.
He is interested in hosting a ‘Bubbly and Beads’ evening.
Aduna gratefully acknowledges the support of Moët et Chandon.