Ari Bazate #5
Earth & Memory
Leather: Brown
Dimension: Master 244 x 305 cm 8 x 10''
Some stories are created together.
Their beauty belongs to everyone who carries them forward.
This large-scale wall hanging was created collaboratively by six Ari artists from Bazate Village.
Painted by hand on canvas using white, black and natural orange pigments, the artwork brings together multiple artistic perspectives into a single contemporary composition inspired by the living traditions of the Ari community.
Every brushstroke reflects a shared cultural identity.
Every detail celebrates generations of creativity, craftsmanship and connection.
As the largest artwork in the collection, it stands as a tribute to the strength of community and to the enduring beauty of a culture that continues to evolve while remaining deeply rooted in its heritage.
Please note: The orange pigment is traditionally produced by members of the Ari community using natural materials. Slight colour transfer or variation is a natural characteristic of the artwork.
Ari Bazate #5
THE PROCESS, THE PEOPLE.
Ari Bazate #5
THE PROCESS, THE PEOPLE.
Ari Bazate #5
THE PROCESS, THE PEOPLE.
Ari Bazate #5
THE PROCESS, THE PEOPLE.
About the Ari Community
The Ari people are one of the largest communities in southern Ethiopia, where traditions continue to shape everyday life.
Creativity is woven into their culture. Homes are decorated with hand-painted murals made from natural pigments, pottery is crafted using techniques passed down through generations, and body art expresses identity, beauty and belonging. Jewellery, woven garments and handcrafted objects all reflect a deep connection to family, community and the land.
For the Ari, art is not separate from daily life, it is part of who they are.
This rich cultural heritage became the inspiration for the Ari Collection. Through contemporary artistic interpretation, we honor the beauty of their traditions and the people who continue to keep them alive.
Every tradition tells a story.
Every story deserves to be honored.
Ari Bazate #5
Earth & Memory
Canvas: Green
Leather: Brown
Dimension: Middle 152 x 213 cm | 5 x 7"
Some stories are created together.
Their beauty belongs to everyone who carries them forward.
This large-scale wall hanging was created collaboratively by six Ari artists from Bazate Village.
Painted by hand on canvas using white, black and natural orange pigments, the artwork brings together multiple artistic perspectives into a single contemporary composition inspired by the living traditions of the Ari community.
Every brushstroke reflects a shared cultural identity.
Every detail celebrates generations of creativity, craftsmanship and connection.
As the largest artwork in the collection, it stands as a tribute to the strength of community and to the enduring beauty of a culture that continues to evolve while remaining deeply rooted in its heritage.
Please note: The orange pigment is traditionally produced by members of the Ari community using natural materials. Slight colour transfer or variation is a natural characteristic of the artwork.
Every artwork begins with a conversation.
If you would like to know more about a particular wall hanging, the inspiration behind the collection or the communities that welcomed us into their world, we would love to hear from you.
Whether you are building a private collection, sourcing artwork for a project or simply drawn to the stories behind our work, we are here to help.
Because every artwork is more than a wall hanging.
It is a story waiting to be shared.
