About Us
Our Manifesto
We believe in the power of family.
We believe that the dinner table is a place of connection, conversation, and care.
We believe that luxury isn’t about excess; it’s about simplicity, beauty, and everyday moments of intentional living.
We believe in craftsmanship, in the artistry of making, and in the enduring value of things made with love.
We believe in humble luxury—in surrounding ourselves with objects that reflect our values of connection, tradition, and care, fostering joy and creating a sense of belonging in our everyday lives.
We believe in the sanctity of trust and love, and vow to uplift those who have been hurt by their absence, fostering a world where healing, fairness, and compassion are the cornerstones of true luxury.
At OXUM, we bring art to your table every day, inspiring you to create meaningful moments through pieces that tell a story of tradition, beauty, and togetherness.
a letter from our founder
Hello,
I founded OXUM because I wanted to share a feeling.
Not just the comfort of sharing food—something deeper: the joy of sharing a life. A moment. The kind of ordinary moment that turns into a memory without announcing itself.
It’s the feeling that happens when people sit down and something settles. When food is passed. When no one is performing. When a small laugh breaks the day open. When you set the table, make a meal—and realize you’re building a home in real time.
Because the table is where we nourish more than bodies—we nourish the bond. We nourish attention. We nourish the part of us that softens when we feel safe.
As we move faster and further into the future, I became interested in what has always held us—what I call The Architecture of Us: Remembering to Be Human. The invisible structure that holds a family, a relationship, a life together.
The dinner table is where that structure is maintained. Not perfectly. But daily. We listen. We disagree and stay. We pass food. We forgive. We begin again.
And that’s what OXUM is here to support: a table you return to, objects you reach for, and a life that feels shared—one simple gathering at a time.
Life. Shared.
Enjoy,
what matters to us
ancient traditions
OXUM values the beauty and artistry of ancient craft techniques and functional art. In most of our ceramics, we utilize methods that date back as early as 6,000 BCE, used by artisans across eras and locations. Our linens are thoughtfully designed, embracing the same dedication to craftsmanship and attention to detail, making each piece a reflection of time-honored traditions.
handmade
We appreciate handmade things in a world of industrialization and mass production.
sustainable
We only use non-toxic, sustainable resources and all recycled materials for packaging your product. We'll do more -we are just getting started.
cruelty-free
Our mohair is from the Karoo region of South Africa, where the angora goats roam freely; they are shorn twice a year and treated humanly and with dignity.
caring about others
We aim to improve the world by creating opportunities for women survivors of sex trafficking and domestic violence.
philanthropy
We founded the Oxum Foundation Inc., a volunteer-based 501c3 non for profit, to promote the economic empowerment of survivors of sex trafficking and domestic abuse in NYC. In addition, the Oxum Foundation provides long-term education and guides their career goals.
Oxum NYC donates 3% of the profit to the foundation. The founder, Niovi Forbes, serves as the Chair of the Board.
