Evoke is an art gallery and shop located in Marylebone, London. From the moment you step through the door, you are transported into a world of art and culture from across the globe. Leonora works alongside her fellow co-founders, Vandana Poddar and Sridhar Poddar, to curate and showcase handmade objects from around the world; from textiles and pottery to furniture and decorative art.
Pictured below: Ashanti stool 1 and Stone Bird sculpture
Each piece is chosen for its cultural heritage, tactile quality, and storytelling power. Evoke celebrates and nurtures art while honouring historic craft traditions.
For this FARLY Spotlight, we’ve curated a selection of pieces that invite you to connect with global art and discover the fascinating cultures behind each creation.
A Fante Asafo flag is a vibrant and symbolic textile from the Fante people of Ghana, traditionally used by Asafo warrior companies. Made from brightly coloured cloth, the flag features bold appliqué designs depicting animals, figures, and scenes that convey proverbs, historical events, or moral messages. Each image is rich with meaning, often reflecting strength, unity, rivalry, or social values within the community. Both dynamic and expressive, a Fante Asafo flag stands as a powerful emblem of identity, heritage, and storytelling.
Pictured above, top: Fante Asafo Flag on canvas
Pictured below: Tuareg bowl large (left) and Zulu pot 1
Leonora grew up in South Africa, near the Kruger National Park, where her love for nature and craftsmanship first took root. She spent much of her time in Johannesburg, which she describes as “a pot of different cultures” from across Africa.
With a lifelong passion for art and design, Leonora draws inspiration from the natural world and from reviving traditional practices that are gradually diminishing.
Pictured above: Pair of Coptic crosses - Top and Bottom Right
“People are so different, but really we all value the same things — family, love, heritage, culture, and art.”
— Leonora Stathakis
Pictured above: Bastar Horse and Bastar Deer (top right)
This collection has been curated around the themes of animals, cultural beliefs, and craftsmanship.
Every piece tells a story, destined to be passed down through generations, helping to revive and preserve traditional practices.
Pictured above: Fertility Spoon (light wood)
Take these Fertility Spoons, for example. Made in ritual and a gift for women who are wanting to have a baby or is pregnant and about to become a mother. They are most popular amongst communities in West and Central Africa and represent fertility, abundance, and the continuity of life. Traditionally carved from wood, these spoons are often oversized.
Pictured above: Dogon Horseback and Rabbit Lozi Bowl
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