About Us
Hello, we are Wiebke and John, the founders of By Native.
Our name represents a community of individuals who bring our collections to life across continents and cultures with a spirit of discovery, creativity, and craftsmanship.
Our craft partners are not only talented makers but also guardians of their heritage and traditions. In an era dominated by mass production, inferior quality, and excessive consumption, traditional craftsmanship and local cultures face the risk of being forgotten. We want to bring the impressive artisans and their stories into focus in order to revive appreciation and respect for their craft and culture.
Our interior products are made from the best natural materials and combine modern design with traditional craftsmanship.
We strive to inspire a sustainable home that brings joy and reflects its residents' spirit, passions, and tastes. With interior products that put people and our planet first.
We hope that our stories will become a part of your story and that our products bring joy and enrich your home every day.
Using design to effect change
We believe in great design, both around the corner and around the globe. For us, design & craftsmanship are the key to making a difference. For the planet, our partners, and you.
We empower small businesses and communities through exchange, growth, and collaboration. By merging traditional craft techniques with innovative design concepts, we open up global market opportunities to artisans, previously inaccessible to them. Ensuring their self-sufficiency and community support remains our foremost priority.
Our products embody a clear vision of timeless design, offering enduring joy. Nature inspires our creations. We use only sustainable materials, allowing the true character and authentic textures to shine.
Sense above mass
...and slow instead of fast:
We believe in slow design and we love the idea of limited editions and small series that will ideally be cherished for a lifetime.
We work with artisans from all over the world to preserve and protect traditional craftsmanship. The majority of our goods are made entirely by hand. With care and time, in small collectives and artisan workshops.
The details and character of each item are handcrafted to create a unique piece with its own story.
Our products are crafted from natural, sustainable materials sourced directly from our partners' local environments. Their processing is often a long and complex process, rooted in tradition and untouched by modern technology. We value this ancient knowledge and hope that we can contribute to keeping it alive.
People first
We believe that objects are only as beautiful as the circumstances in which they are created.
That's why we assure quality - not just in the products we create, but also in the lives of the artisans we collaborate with. We have strong partnerships with social initiatives and small workshops to make certain that everyone involved in our product's production is respected, works safely, and earns a fair income. Fairtrade upholds people's dignity and empowers women and men as community role models.
For us, being ethical at work means enabling artisans to work in their familiar environments. The majority of our items are made within the heart of rural villages. By crafting at home, artisans safeguard their cultural traditions, heritage, artistry, and, above all, their community bonds.
Everything we own has a story.
Wouldn't it be nice to know where our objects come from and who made them?
