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Our Story

Jonathan Knocker, Director. I'm lucky enough to have visited Africa during the last 25 years on regular occasions. I also spent 3 years living and working in Malawi and Africa has become my second home.

The wildlife, exciting landscapes, contrasting colours, lights and welcoming people are easy to absorb and enjoy while visiting this wonderful Continent.

Having been fortunate to visit various African countries I was determined to retain my ties with Africa. A visit to Zambia with my wife Hazel in October 2003 reinforced my determination and The Africa House was born.

Jonathan and Hazel Knocker with Moses, Production Manager, at Tribal Textiles

Both Hazel and I resolutely ensured that every possible opportunity was given to African based producers to maximise their skills, talent and ability in the UK and around the world successfully marketing their high quality produce.

In early 2019 a decision was taken to re-focus the business due to changes in our market, rising costs and much greater access and use of the internet by producers in selling their goods directly. The Africa House is now focusing on supplying a range of high quality handmade leather beaded dog collars and leads. 

So we hope you’ll enjoy visiting our revamped site to see what is on offer for your most important family member. All these collars and leads are produced by a team of local artisans who are trained in the specialist skills of beading and leather preparation. Our producer employs fair trade principals at all times.

Elephant at Lewa Downs in Kenya