Championing Conservation and Social Impact with Raffia and Wild Silk Textiles
Tanana Madagascar is a social enterprise that champions community-centred conservation and social impact through the creation of…
Are the terms ‘African Design’ and ‘African Designer’ still relevant when referring to work and contemporary designers and makers from the continent?
‘African design‘ and ‘African designer’ are terms widely used throughout the global craft & design industry to…
Warm, Soulful and Stylish Interiors Set the Tone for The Africa Centre’s New Look
Once a thriving hub, home to cultural pride and the pan-Africanism of the 1960s and 1970s, The…
A House Among The Trees Provides a Tranquil Haven
Positioned to maximise the stunning views of its location overlooking Mazowe dam and the surrounding hills and…
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Wishes
Once again the end of the year, and the Christmas holidays are upon us. Having made it…
The Soulful Style of Africonté, An Artisan-Led Homeware Brand
Africonté is a contemporary Zambian homeware and lifestyle brand that upholds the skills of local artisanship and…
Netflix Docuseries Made by Design Highlighting African Creatives
Made by Design, is a docu-series that shines the light on African creativity. Exploring the work of…
Burkina Faso | Decor | Mali | Rwanda | South Sudan
MADE51, Design-Led Craft for Social Impact
MADE51 is a pioneering initiative that brings together designers with refugees to create and craft products for…
Weaving Art Objects Promotes High-Quality Made in Senegal Design and Craftsmanship
Throughout her distinguished career, textile designer Aissa Dione has worked to uphold Made in Senegal, by taking…
Dreamers and Travellers, Macrame Handbags by Vanhu Vamwe
When I interviewed Dr Pam Samasuwo-Nyawiri, co-founder of Vanhu Vamwe, she hinted at new projects in the…
All-Natural, Zero Toxin Eco-Luxury Skin Care Inspired by Africa
Unless we protect it the changing seasons can have harmful effects on the long-term health of our…
Basket Weaving | Burundi | Decor | Tanzania
WomenCraft Basket Weaving to Make Lives Better
Craft has often been used as a tool for unity, healing and empowerment, harnessing the traditional skills…
Peek Inside a Stylish Conservatory Overlooking a Lagoon
Nigerian interior design firm, Decor have tranformed a conservatory into a stylish retreat. Surrounded by foliage and…
A Journey into the World of Zimbabwe Art, Symbolism and Meaning
I have been spending my free time immersed in the pages of Zimbabwe: Art, Symbol and Meaning,…
16/16 an Arty Boutique Hotel in the Heart of Lagos
16/16 is a dynamic space for exchanging ideas. Offering a creative incubator and a boutique hotel, the…
Shining the Light on African Cultures Through Furniture Design
In Zimbabwe’s Shona language, Baka means to switch on or spark in order to make something shine….
Exceptional Art and Design From Africa’s Finest Designers and Makers on Show in Paris
Art and design from some of Africa’s finest designers and makers are on show at the French…
Africa | Art | Exhibitions
A Showcase of African Design at Somerset House
Postponed from September 2020 The London Design Biennale is now taking place in June 2021 at London’s…
Five | Six Textiles Collaborating to Create Modern Textiles from Traditional Ivorian Patterns
Five | Six Textiles is a collaborative project that creates modern textiles from traditional patterns woven by…
Art | Ceramics | South Africa
iLobola Ceramics Explore an Ancient Southern African Custom
In her debut solo exhibition, entitled iLobola, ceramic artist Zizipho Poswa explores the value and relevance of…