The interior roof of an aqal, a traditional Somali home held together by ropes and thick branches and covered with kabad (hand-woven mats). Weaving by hand is a traditional Somali skill. Photograph by Nikki Tundel, 2016.

Barkin (bar-kin; traditional Somali headrest). Photograph by Nikki Tundel, 2016.

Fandal/qaado (fan-dal/kaa-dow; traditional Somali hand-carved spoon). Photograph by Nikki Tundel, 2016.

Qulux (koo-loo-x, with a fricative ‘x’; quiver/arrow holder). Photograph by Nikki Tundel, 2016.

Dhiil gori ah (dee-l ɡəʊ-ri ɑh or dee-l go-ri ah; wooden milk container). Photograph by Nikki Tundel, 2016.

Dhiil qaba ah (dee-l ka-ba ɑh; woven milk vessel). Photograph by Nikki Tundel, 2016.

Subeeciyad (sue-bay-see-yad; traditional Somali female dress worn at festive occasions). Photograph by Nikki Tundel, 2016.

Dhiil (dee-l), a decorative container usually displayed within a traditional Somali aqal (ah-kal; house). Photograph by Nikki Tundel, 2016.

Ubo (ʌbʊ or oobo; water container). Photograph by Nikki Tundel, 2016.

Kabad (kbæd or ka-bad; hand-woven mat and wall decoration). Weaving by hand is a traditional Somali skill. Photograph by Nikki Tundel, 2016.