Coastal Drift Diary

Welcome to the Coastal Drift diary, a place where we chronicle details about the business, our products, and how you can introduce natural fibres, texture and handmade pieces into your space to make it the most soulful it possibly can be. Read on to find out more...

Talking Fair Trade with Founder Monique and the importance of continued support to Africa

Monique Ryan-Musacchio

Mar 9
4 min

Talking Fair Trade with Founder Monique and the importance of continued support to Africa

The Coastal Drift business has been built with the core purpose of highlighting and supporting Africa’s traditional artisan talents to...

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Our handmade and natural Christmas Gift Guide

Monique Ryan-Musacchio

Nov 29, 2021
4 min

Our handmade and natural Christmas Gift Guide

After what's been a tumultuous two years, this year more than ever we are striving to keep things meaningful, natural and sustainable....

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Monique Ryan-Musacchio

Nov 8, 2021
3 min

How to care for your Malawi Cane pieces

Cane furniture adds natural warmth, texture and substance to any space. A feel that is hard to achieve with other pieces or materials....

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A conversation with Monique on the artisans behind Coastal Drift

Monique Ryan-Musacchio

Oct 19, 2021
3 min

A conversation with Monique on the artisans behind Coastal Drift

“Growing up in Malawi in east Africa, I was inspired to connect the talented craftspeople of my birth country with the global markets...

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How our textiles are hand-printed in Zambia

Monique Ryan-Musacchio

Oct 6, 2021
3 min

How our textiles are hand-printed in Zambia

There is something really special in knowing that the textiles and furnishings in your home have been lovingly designed and created by...

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How to know if your Malawi Chair is the real deal

Monique Ryan-Musacchio

Aug 31, 2021
2 min

How to know if your Malawi Chair is the real deal

The iconic Malawi Chair has become a distinctive, well-known design around the world. Originally designed in Malawi, Africa, the striking...

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Choosing the right seat cushion for your Malawi Cane chair

Monique Ryan-Musacchio

Aug 4, 2021
3 min

Choosing the right seat cushion for your Malawi Cane chair

One question we are often asked is “Should I buy a seat pad cushion? Do I really need it?” While Malawi Cane pieces look beautiful with...

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Monique Ryan-Musacchio

Jul 6, 2021
2 min

How to create a Binga Basket Wall

Creating a Binga Basket Wall is a great way to show off the handmade beauty of Binga Baskets. Binga Baskets are made using natural...

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Monique Ryan-Musacchio

Feb 4, 2021
3 min

The beautiful natural fibres we use

All of our pieces are created with natural fibres and materials, using locally sourced and renewable resources. Our products – whether a...

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Coastal Drift Diary

Talking Fair Trade with Founder Monique and the importance of continued support to Africa

Our handmade and natural Christmas Gift Guide

How to care for your Malawi Cane pieces

A conversation with Monique on the artisans behind Coastal Drift

How our textiles are hand-printed in Zambia

How to know if your Malawi Chair is the real deal

Choosing the right seat cushion for your Malawi Cane chair

How to create a Binga Basket Wall

The beautiful natural fibres we use

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