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Decor | Tunisia

Decor: Tinja Reinterpreting Classical Tunisian Crafts To Create A Handcrafted Modern Aesthetic

Bywellmadeafrica 21st July 20153rd July 2020

Handcrafted modern is the philosophy of Tinja, an interior design concept developed by a family passionate about…

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Fashion | Zimbabwe

Fashion: NeoBantu’s Vibrant Homage to Africa, Embracing Community and Individuality

Bywellmadeafrica 20th July 20152nd July 2020

NeoBantu [Zimbabwe] [Image credit: Alba Tuxedo Pants and Blazer – NeoBantu] Bold patterns, vibrant colours, and contemporary…

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Accessories | Ghana

Accessories: Monaa, Luxury Footwear Made in Ghana

Bywellmadeafrica 20th July 20152nd July 2020

Monaa [Ghana] [Image credit: Princess Slipper in blue – Monaa] Nothing says summer more than a pair…

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Africa Inspired | Basket Weaving | Decor

Decor: Safari Fusion’s Woven & Stitched 2015-16 Collection

Bywellmadeafrica 14th July 20152nd July 2020

Safari Fusion [Africa Inspired] Loving Safari Fusion’s beautifully styled 2015-16 Lookbook entitled, Woven & Stitched. The colourful,…

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Books | Competitions . Offers . Giveaways

Win A Copy of Contemporary Design Africa: Competition Now Closed.

Bywellmadeafrica 13th July 20152nd July 2020

To celebrate the publication of Contemporary Design Africa, I have a signed copy to give away to…

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Accessories | Jewellery | Tanzania

Accessories: Doreen Mashika’s Capsule Collection for eBay Germany

Bywellmadeafrica 7th July 20152nd July 2020

Doreen Mashika for eBay Germany [Tanzania] [Image credit: Beaded Bracelet – Doreen Mashika for eBay Germany] Some…

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Accessories | Morocco

Accessories: Abury Ethical Luxury Where Old World Traditions Meet Cutting Edge Design

Bywellmadeafrica 6th July 20152nd July 2020

Abury Collection [Image credit: Berber Collection, Blue and Pink Berber Clutch – Abury] Abury is an ethical luxury…

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Basket Weaving | Decor | Eswatini | Swaziland

Basketry: Gone Rural’s One of a Kind Hand Painted Baskets at Maud Interiors

Bywellmadeafrica 30th June 20151st July 2020

Gone Rural Hand Painted Baskets at Maud Interiors [Eswatini / Swaziland] [Image credit: Gone Rural Hand Painted…

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Africa Inspired | Textiles

Textiles: Architect David Adjaye Designs Textile Collection inspired by Africa for KnollTextiles

Bywellmadeafrica 30th June 20151st July 2020

The Adjaye Collection, David Adjaye for Knoll [image credit: The Adjaye Collection, Aswan upholstery by David Adjaye…

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Africa | Interviews

Creative Conversations: Discussing Design, Sustainability and Making a Difference, with Global Goods Partners

Bywellmadeafrica 29th June 20151st July 2020

Global Goods Partners [Image credit: Tigmi Bags, Large Moroccan Market Basket Global Goods Partners] Global Goods Partners…

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Nigeria | Textiles

Textiles: Swoon Edition’s Milly Chair Paired with Delta Sola Textiles by Banke Kuku

Bywellmadeafrica 25th June 20151st July 2020

Banke Kuku for Swoon Editions [Nigeria] [Image credit: Milly Chair upholstered in Delta Sola Fabric, by Banke…

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Africa Inspired | Decor | South Africa

Decor: Interiors Boutique KuDu Home Redefining the Way We View African Design

Bywellmadeafrica 23rd June 20151st July 2020

KuDu Home [Africa Inspired] [Image credit: KuDu Home] ‘Africa is Beautiful. Africa is Home.’ Two concise, yet…

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Cameroon | Textiles

Textiles: Julie Kouamo, Swoon Editions Juliette Bench Collaboration

Bywellmadeafrica 22nd June 20151st July 2020

Julie Kouamo for Swoon Editions [Cameroon] [Image credit: Juliette Bench in Nkunti Fabric, Julie Kouamo for Swoon…

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Accessories | Africa Inspired | Menswear | South Africa | Textiles

Textiles: Maki & Mpho, Where Asia Meets Africa to Create African Modern Luxury

Bywellmadeafrica 19th June 20151st July 2020

Maki & Mpho [Africa Inspired] [Image credit: SEVEN – Self-tie Diamond Tip Double-sided Bow Tie – Maki…

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Africa Inspired | Decor | Design

Design: Otago Chandeliers Inspired by Dinka Corsets for Nandos Harrogate

Bywellmadeafrica 17th June 20151st July 2020

Otago and The Light Corporation for Nandos [Image credit: Maridadi Pendants for Nandos, Harrogate – Otago ©David…

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Accessories | South Africa

Accessories: Okapi Launches in London

Bywellmadeafrica 17th June 20151st July 2020

Okapi [South Africa] [Image credit: Okapi London Shop – Okapi] Luxury South African accessories brand Okapi, celebrated…

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Art | Mali

Art: Malian Artist Abdoulaye Konate’s Textile Installations

Bywellmadeafrica 16th June 20151st July 2020

Abdoulaye Konaté [Mali] [Image credit: Abdoulaye Konaté – Detail Couple H, 2014. Mixed media – wood, metal,…

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Decor | Textiles | Tunisia

Design: Tunisia’s Ancient Handicraft Meets Contemporary Swedish Design

Bywellmadeafrica 15th June 201530th June 2020

House of Rym [Tunisia] [Image credit: Cover Me Up Cushion Cover in Heavenly Honeycomb in Rose –…

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Africa Inspired | Interiors

Interiors: Modern African Interior Design Style Showcased in Peponi House

Bywellmadeafrica 2nd June 201514th August 2020

Studio [D] Tale – Peponi House [Image credits: Studio [D] Tale, Peponi House Terrace – Sam Churchill…

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Decor | Design | South Africa

Design: Surilight Inspired by the Adornment of the Suri Tribe of Ethiopia

Bywellmadeafrica 1st June 201530th June 2020

Surilight by Egg Designs [South Africa] [Image credit: Brass Surilght] The Surilight is a cascading chandelier that…

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