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Interview With Wanjiku Nyoike-Mugo of The Designers Studio
Creative Careers | Interviews | Journal

Interview With Wanjiku Nyoike-Mugo of The Designers Studio

Bywellmadeafrica 20th July 20175th March 2021

Running a clothing boutique can be a highly rewarding career path in the fashion industry, that brings…

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African-Print Fashion Now! A Story Of Taste, Globalization, And Style
Africa | Exhibitions

African-Print Fashion Now! A Story Of Taste, Globalization, And Style

Bywellmadeafrica 14th July 20179th December 2019

  African-Print Fashion Now is an exhibition that recognises the significance of the ever-popular African print fabrics….

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Khiry Afrofuturistic Luxe Jewellery Inspired by the African Diaspora
Accessories | Africa Inspired | Jewellery

Khiry Afrofuturistic Luxe Jewellery Inspired by the African Diaspora

Bywellmadeafrica 12th July 201713th July 2020

Khiry is a US-based line of luxury jewellery inspired by the African diaspora. The brand was created…

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Introducing the  Creative Careers Section and Directory
Creative Careers | Journal

Introducing the Creative Careers Section and Directory

Bywellmadeafrica 7th July 20179th December 2019

Inspiring you, our reader on your individual creative journey is an important part of our mission. We…

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A Peaceful Weekend Home In Zimbabwe’s Matobo Hills
Architecture | Interiors | Zimbabwe

A Peaceful Weekend Home In Zimbabwe’s Matobo Hills

Bywellmadeafrica 30th June 20179th December 2019

  Matobo also known as Matopos in the southern region of Zimbabwe is an area of outstanding…

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Interview With Kossi Aguessy Visionary Designer And Artist
Creative Careers | Interviews | Journal

Interview With Kossi Aguessy Visionary Designer And Artist

Bywellmadeafrica 30th June 20175th March 2021

In March 2015, I had the privilege of interviewing designer and artist Kossi Aguessy in which we…

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Mashirbirya Patterns Inspire Saba Studio’s Furniture Made On Lamu Island
Design | Kenya

Mashirbirya Patterns Inspire Saba Studio’s Furniture Made On Lamu Island

Bywellmadeafrica 23rd June 20179th December 2019

  Centuries-old Mashirbirya patterns have inspired a contemporary collection of limited edition furniture made on Kenya’s, Lamu…

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Le BHV Marais Paris Celebrates South African Art and Design
Art | Decor | Design | Events | South Africa

Le BHV Marais Paris Celebrates South African Art and Design

Bywellmadeafrica 21st June 20179th December 2019

  Paris is having a love affair with all things contemporary Africa design, fashion, culture, and lifestyle….

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Remembering Kossi Aguessy, A Visionary Designer and Artist
Design | Editorial | Messages And Musings | Opinion | Togo

Remembering Kossi Aguessy, A Visionary Designer and Artist

Bywellmadeafrica 16th June 20179th December 2019

  It is with great shock and sadness that I learned about the death of the designer…

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10 Must Do’s Before Starting A Greetings Card Business
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10 Must Do’s Before Starting A Greetings Card Business

Bywellmadeafrica 14th June 20175th March 2021

Greetings cards make up a multi-million dollar industry; an industry whose products enable us to convey the…

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A Brief Guide to Book Fairs and Literary Festivals for Authors
Content Creation | Creative Careers | Journal

A Brief Guide to Book Fairs and Literary Festivals for Authors

Bywellmadeafrica 2nd June 20179th December 2019

As an author who has both traditionally published, and self-published some of my books, as well as…

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PPC Imaginarium Awards Supporting South African Art and Design
Awards | Design | South Africa

PPC Imaginarium Awards Supporting South African Art and Design

Bywellmadeafrica 18th May 20179th December 2019

The PPC Imaginarium Awards is an ambitious South African art and design competition aimed at providing emerging artists…

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BEAUTIFUL: Portraits of Black Beauty By Mario Epanya
Books | Cameroon | Read

BEAUTIFUL: Portraits of Black Beauty By Mario Epanya

Bywellmadeafrica 12th May 20179th December 2019

If you are follower of African fashion, style and beauty, then you are probably familiar with the…

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Serpentine Gallery’s Summer Pavilion Designed By Francis Kéré
Architecture | Burkina Faso

Serpentine Gallery’s Summer Pavilion Designed By Francis Kéré

Bywellmadeafrica 12th May 20179th December 2019

  The Summer Pavilion at the Serpentine Gallery in London has become a seasonal design highlight designed…

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Designer Thabisa Mjo Showstopping Tutu Light Inspired by the Tsonga Skirt
Decor | Design | South Africa

Designer Thabisa Mjo Showstopping Tutu Light Inspired by the Tsonga Skirt

Bywellmadeafrica 12th May 201720th May 2020

I love how culture inspires modern design, enabling traditional designs and objects to take on new roles…

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YSWARA Brings Their Elegant Tearoom Experience To Ghana
Ghana | Interiors | Lifestyle

YSWARA Brings Their Elegant Tearoom Experience To Ghana

Bywellmadeafrica 28th April 20179th December 2019

  The launch of luxury tea brand YSWARA’s Johannesburg tearoom has been joined by the opening of…

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Miminat Minimalist Furniture Inspired by African Art and Culture
Design | Nigeria

Miminat Minimalist Furniture Inspired by African Art and Culture

Bywellmadeafrica 28th April 20179th December 2019

  London based Interior Architecture and Furniture Studio Miminat designs furniture collections inspired by the iconic designs found…

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Khokho Luxury Basket Bags Handwoven In Swaziland
Accessories | Swaziland

Khokho Luxury Basket Bags Handwoven In Swaziland

Bywellmadeafrica 21st April 20179th December 2019

  Khokho is a luxury line of basket bags handwoven in Swaziland. The brand is the result…

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Olivia Knox Accessories Inspired by The Beauty of Ankole Horn
Decor | Uganda

Olivia Knox Accessories Inspired by The Beauty of Ankole Horn

Bywellmadeafrica 14th April 20179th December 2019

  Olivia Knox is an interior accessories company born out of seeing the beauty in Ankole horn,…

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AMWA Designs Translating Ancient Adinkra Symbols Into Modern Textiles
Ghana | Textiles

AMWA Designs Translating Ancient Adinkra Symbols Into Modern Textiles

Bywellmadeafrica 7th April 20179th December 2019

Ancient Adinkra symbols and the wisdom of Ghanaian proverbs serve as the decorative backdrop to a collection…

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