moving craft forward
Atelier Onikan is a full-service crafts research and product development studio rooted in Nigerian craft.
Craft as a design language.
Atelier Onikan approaches Nigerian craft as a living system of knowledge — shaped by material intelligence, cultural context, and use case — allowing it function as a design language rather than a fixed aesthetic to be reproduced exactly. The work we create keeps the craft techniques we use top of mind within popular culture and institutional memory.
Jaya
In studio
Jamie
In studio
Reese
In studio
Every decision we make is shaped by a clear sense of purpose.
What began as a passion project has evolved into something more. We’re proud of where we’ve been and even more excited for what’s ahead. What sets us apart isn’t just our process—it’s the intention behind it. We take time to understand, explore, and create with purpose at every turn.