Design Integrity and Sourcing Statement

At Mobu Africa, we curate and retail contemporary furniture and homeware produced by independent African manufacturers and makers.
We strive to make international design accessible, attainable, and proudly made in Africa.

We don’t claim design authorship of the products we sell. Each piece is chosen for its craftsmanship, proportion, and quality — reflecting the skill, creativity, and growing capability of Africa’s manufacturing base.

Design Inspiration

Our collections draw from the global design landscape — the evolving forms, textures, and ideas that define modern living.
Many of our makers interpret contemporary trends through local materials and techniques, creating African-made pieces that balance modern style with authentic craftsmanship.

Design influence in furniture is naturally shared and collective. Mobu Africa embraces this creative exchange while ensuring all products are responsibly sourced and clearly represented.

Attribution

Because design inspiration often overlaps, Mobu Africa does not attribute individual products to external designers or brands.
We avoid referencing specific names or collections unless there is a verified licensing arrangement in place.

This approach prevents confusion, avoids misrepresentation, and ensures respect for all creators while maintaining a transparent sourcing philosophy.

Intellectual Property

Most furniture designs are part of a shared modern design language, but some may be protected by formal registration.
Mobu Africa makes no claim of exclusive design authorship and does not replicate or promote any product under another brand’s name.

We proudly use the Mobu Africa name and logo in all marketing and promotional materials to represent our curated collections.
We do not use any third-party trademarks, brand names, or logos in association with our products.

Small variations in proportion, detail, or material — as applied by our manufacturers — ensure that every Mobu Africa piece remains a distinct interpretation, not a direct copy.

If You Have a Concern

If you are a designer or rights holder with a registered South African design, patent, or copyright and believe one of our products infringes upon it, please contact us at:
📧 team@giya.africa

Mobu Africa will communicate immediately with the relevant manufacturer to review the concern in good faith and take appropriate action.

Our Commitment

Mobu Africa is committed to:

  • Championing African manufacturing as a source of world-class design and craftsmanship.

  • Maintaining transparency in sourcing and communication.

  • Respecting creative work and intellectual property.

  • Using the Mobu Africa name and logo to represent African-made quality and style.

  • Offering timeless, high-quality furniture that bridges global inspiration with African production.

By shopping with Mobu Africa, you support a network of skilled African makers shaping the future of contemporary living.