Why we are building this.
Kilubukila was born from a growing conviction:
the Democratic Republic of Congo possesses material systems, technical knowledge and creative capacities that remain structurally underdeveloped despite their cultural and economic potential.
Rather than approaching Congolese craftsmanship as preservation alone, Kilubukila was created to explore how local materials, techniques and production knowledge could contribute to contemporary industries capable of generating long-term value.
What began through experimentation with raffia, textiles and furniture progressively evolved into a broader ambition:
building production systems rooted in the Congo while connecting them to international design markets.
Today, Kilubukila operates at the intersection of:
- design
- production
- research
- transmission
- territorial development
A growing production ecosystem.
Kilubukila operates through interconnected structures combining design, production, training and material development.
The ecosystem currently includes:
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KCP SARL — Design, Production & Research
Follwo us on LinkedInKCP SARL is the operational engine of the ecosystem.
It develops contemporary collections through structured production, material research and small-batch manufacturing in Kinshasa, connecting Congolese material systems to international design markets. -
ONG Kilubukila — Training & Transmission
Training & colaboration inquiriesONG Kilubukila focuses on training, knowledge transmission and capacity building.
The organization supports artisans and producers through technical training, professional integration and the documentation of production knowledge and techniques. -
Territorial Initiatives — Sourcing & Material Ecosystems
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The people building the ecosystem.
Kilubukila brings together designers, artisans, producers, researchers and collaborators working across production, training, operations and material research.
The ecosystem is currently coordinated by a multidisciplinary team combining experience in:
- design
- international development
- production systems
- strategic partnerships
- creative direction
- artisan training
The work develops through close collaboration between workshop teams, production coordinators and external research and institutional partners.
From Kinshasa to international platforms.
Kilubukila’s collections and projects have progressively reached international retailers, collectors, exhibitions and design platforms through collaborations, fairs and distribution partnerships.
The ecosystem is currently present through selected retailers and partners including:
Little Africa — Paris
Verio Store — Tokyo
Nahous Gallery — Lagos
The Store — Kinshasa
IRMA — Kinshasa
Over the years, Kilubukila’s work has also circulated through exhibitions, fairs and international design conversations connected to:
Expo 2020 Dubai
London Design Fair — London
Maison & Objet — Paris
Musé des Arts Déco — Paris
Salone del Mobile conversations — Milan
Brooklyn Museum — New York
Mint Museum initiatives — United States
SpaceUN — Tokyo
This international development remains rooted in material transformation, structured production and contemporary design developed in the Democratic Republic of Congo.