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documenta fifteen merchandise products are manufactured sustainably and certified organic. They come either from the region or from fairtrade and have been produced under license in cooperation with companies in Germany.

All products are available to buy at ruruHaus Welcome Center (open daily from 10 am – 8 pm). Discover documenta fifteen publications and posters, furniture, clothing, alcoholic and alcohol-free beverages, as well as special little treats like plantable confetti or keyrings.

Also in ruruHaus and at Hübner areal is the lumbung Kios. Here, goods are sold that are produced by the lumbung members, lumbung artists and their local ekosistems. A part of the profit of lumbung Kios will be put into a collective pot. This is a way to share resources amongst the lumbung artists and lumbung members.

The Handbook is a companion to the exhibition, a reference work, and an innovative art guide. It introduces the concept of the exhibition, illuminating central aspects and introducing the protagonists of documenta fifteen.
RRP 25 Euro
E-Book 21,99 Euro

lumbung stories presents seven literary texts by international novelists on collective work and forms of community.
RRP 18 Euro
E-Book 14,99 Euro

The Family Guide "Walking, Finding, Sharing" invites visitors to experience in five word-and-image tours the lumbung values of Humor, Local Anchor, Independence, Generosity, and Transparency.
RRP 10 Euro
E-Book 12,99 Euro

The two issues of the magazine "majalah lumbung", entitled Harvesting and Sharing, provide a foundation for documenta fifteen in the form of short stories and features by Indonesian authors.
RRP 30 Euro
E-Book 25,99 Euro

lumbung Kios is a network of decentralized and self-run Kios (Indonesian for kiosk), in order to sell products at different locations. Its mission is to create a sustaining model to raise an income through the sales of goods produced by the lumbung members, lumbung artists, and their local ekosistems.

documenta fifteen organic beer. The alcoholic version features grapefruit and passion fruit notes while the alcohol-free one boasts light lemon notes. Created in cooperation with Baunatal-based brewery Brauerei Hütt.
6 x 330 ml
RRP Euro 5.79

Hop-based gin, and vodka with a subtle passion fruit note, certified organic. Created in cooperation with the Schlitzer distillery and Baunatal-based brewery Brauerei Hütt.
500 ml
Gin: RRP Euro 34.95
Vodka: RRP Euro 19.95

Certified organic coffee beans for espresso or traditionally brewed coffee. Cultivated by the farmers’ initiative Permata Gayo from Sumatra, Indonesia. Roasted in Kassel at Bunna Kaffeemanufaktur e. K.
250 g
RRP Euro 7.40

Certified organic “Ahle Wurst”, a regional sausage specialty created in cooperation with butcher Landfleischerei Koch from Kassel-Calden. The sausage is wrapped in a tea towel made of certified organic cotton.
RRP Euro 17.50

These folding stools care of furniture maker Kasseler Möbelmanufaktur Fuchs & Habicht are made of FSC-certified ash from the Reinhardswald forest and come in three colors.
RRP Euro 50

These seat cushions from carpet maker Teppichmanufaktur Habbishaw from the North Hessian town of Rückersfeld are made of certified organic pure new wool. The cushions are available in a variety of colors.
RRP Euro 39

These boxershorts from sustainable fashion label soki headquartered in Kassel are handsewn in Kassel retail stores. The fabrics are produced entirely in Europe. Each garment is unique.
RRP Euro 29.90

These T-shirts from sustainable fashion label soki headquartered in Kassel are handsewn in Kassel retail stores. The fabrics are produced entirely in Europe. Each garment is unique.
RRP Euro 34.90

These children’s T-shirts from sustainable fashion label soki headquartered in Kassel are handsewn in Kassel retail stores. The fabrics are produced entirely in Europe. Each garment is unique.
RRP Euro 29.90

These romper suits from sustainable fashion label soki headquartered in Kassel are handsewn in Kassel retail stores. The fabrics are produced entirely in Europe. Each garment is unique.
RRP Euro 19.90

These exclusive scarves have been created in cooperation with the North Hessian historic weaving mill Weberei Engelkraut. The fabric is produced in Germany and Bulgaria while the scarves are manufactured in Hesse. The fabric is certified organic and fairtrade. Available in a variety of colors.
RRP Euro 79

These “BioBubbles” soap bubbles from Sonett are organic. Available in a variety of colors.
45 ml
RRP Euro 1.98

This beltbag was handcrafted in cooperation with church welfare charity Baunataler Diakonie Kassel by those employed there. It is made from old jeans donated to special collection points in North Hesse.
RRP Euro 39

This “Nasi” bowl is produced in Frankfurt using a 3D printing process with German and French porcelain paste. The printing process means that no plaster molds are needed and there is no material waste. Created in cooperation with Studio Jonathan Radetz and Babette Wiezorek. Available in three variations.
RRP Euro 44.40

This note and sketchbook was created in cooperation with Studio Jonathan Radetz. It consists entirely of certified upcycled paper made from paper cups. The format allows for optimum use of the printed sheet ensuring there is no waste.
RRP Euro 16

documenta fifteen official exhibition poster. Printed on recycled paper.
RRP Euro 7.50

These pacifier chains from sustainable fashion label soki headquartered in Kassel are handsewn in Kassel retail stores. The fabrics are produced entirely in Europe. Each item is unique.
RRP Euro 21.90

These pouches from sustainable fashion label soki headquartered in Kassel are handsewn in Kassel retail stores. The fabrics are produced entirely in Europe. Each item is unique. Available in three different sizes.
Small: RRP Euro 25.90
Medium: RRP Euro 27.90
Large: RRP Euro 29.90

These lanyards from sustainable fashion label soki headquartered in Kassel are handsewn in Kassel retail stores. The fabrics are produced entirely in Europe. Each item is unique.
RRP Euro 19.90

These scrunchies from sustainable fashion label soki headquartered in Kassel are handsewn in Kassel retail stores. The fabrics are produced entirely in Europe. Each item is unique.
RRP Euro 11.90

These documenta fifteen T-shirts care of bookstore Buchhandlung Walther König are made of certified organic fabric and are fairtrade certified.
RRP Euro 29

These documenta fifteen children’s T-shirts care of bookstore Buchhandlung Walther König are made of certified organic fabric and are fairtrade certified.
RRP Euro 25