Mursi Maki #11
Dignity
Leather:
Beige
Dimension: Small 91 x 152 cm 3 x 5''
Every tradition carries a story.
Every story deserves to be honored.
Created by Olitula, this original leather wall hanging is inspired by the enduring spirit of the Mursi community.
Using traditional steel and wooden tools, intricate patterns are carefully burned into natural leather. The designs draw inspiration from the visual language of Mursi cultural expression, where body adornment, craftsmanship and ceremony reflect identity, belonging and generations of shared heritage.
Every mark is created with purpose.
Every pattern honors a living tradition.
Rather than documenting cultural practices, this artwork offers a contemporary interpretation inspired by the people of the Mursi community and the traditions they continue to carry forward with pride.
Created with respect, it celebrates the beauty, resilience and dignity of a living culture.
Mursi Maki #11
THE PROCESS, THE PEOPLE.
Mursi Maki #11
THE PROCESS, THE PEOPLE.
Mursi Maki #11
THE PROCESS, THE PEOPLE.
Mursi Maki #11
THE PROCESS, THE PEOPLE.
About the Mursi Community
The Mursi people have lived in Ethiopia's Omo Valley for generations, preserving a cultural identity that is deeply rooted in community, tradition and resilience.
Their distinctive adornments, body painting and ceremonial traditions are expressions of identity, belonging and cultural pride. Using natural pigments and handcrafted jewellery, they continue artistic practices that have been passed from one generation to the next, celebrating important moments in life and strengthening the bonds within their community.
Like many Indigenous communities around the world, the Mursi balance the preservation of their heritage with the realities of a rapidly changing world. Their traditions continue to evolve, while remaining deeply connected to their history and identity.
The Mursi Collection was inspired by the people we met, the stories they shared and the remarkable beauty of a living culture that continues to inspire through its strength, creativity and enduring spirit.
Every tradition carries a story.
Every story deserves to be honored.
Mursi Maki #11
Dignity
Leather: Beige
Dimension: Small 91 x 152 cm 3 x 5''
Every tradition carries a story.
Every story deserves to be honored.
Created by Olitula, this original leather wall hanging is inspired by the enduring spirit of the Mursi community.
Using traditional steel and wooden tools, intricate patterns are carefully burned into natural leather. The designs draw inspiration from the visual language of Mursi cultural expression, where body adornment, craftsmanship and ceremony reflect identity, belonging and generations of shared heritage.
Every mark is created with purpose.
Every pattern honors a living tradition.
Rather than documenting cultural practices, this artwork offers a contemporary interpretation inspired by the people of the Mursi community and the traditions they continue to carry forward with pride.
Created with respect, it celebrates the beauty, resilience and dignity of a living culture.
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.
