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Food & Drink | Uganda

Food & Drink: Ndali Intense Vanilla Extract

Bywellmadeafrica 23rd February 20126th May 2020

Ndali [Uganda]     I love the taste and smell of vanilla; and find creamy vanilla ice-cream, the…

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Africa Inspired | Design

Design: Vermont Wood Studios African Sofa Table

Bywellmadeafrica 22nd February 20126th May 2020

Vermont Wood Studios [Africa Inspired] [Image credit: African Sofa Table – Vermont Wood Studios] Hand-carved from Mahogany,…

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Accessories | Africa Inspired

Accessories: FIGS Neckwear Fashion Inspired Global Sophistication

Bywellmadeafrica 17th February 20126th May 2020

FIGS [Africa Inspired]   Attending an all girl’s school, my senior school uniform was not the most…

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Design | Kenya

Design: Mijikenda Salvaged Driftwood Furniture

Bywellmadeafrica 16th February 20126th May 2020

Mijikenda Workshop [Kenya] [Image credit: Driftwood Mahogany Console – Mijikenda Workshop] The irregular form of a solid wood…

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Decor | South Africa

Decor: Tin Town Whimsical Crafted Metal Interior Accessories

Bywellmadeafrica 14th February 201212th May 2020

Tin Town [South Africa] [Image credit: Lovebird Clock – Tin Town] Reminding me of a Cecilia Ahern novel, Tin Town is…

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Lifestyle | Zimbabwe

Lifestyle: Shumba Inc Hand Felted Products Made In Zimbabwe

Bywellmadeafrica 14th February 20126th May 2020

Shumba Inc [Zimbabwe] [Image credit: Kissing Couple Card – Shumba Inc] No words are necessary with this…

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Accessories | Jewellery | Nigeria

Jewellery: Mana Dainty and Romantic Jewelry

Bywellmadeafrica 13th February 20126th May 2020

Manna [Nigeria] [Image credit: Manna Jewellery] Introduced to Manna through an article in the online magazine, Hornblend, I was instantly…

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Design | Mali

Design: Mali Chic Boutique and Workshop

Bywellmadeafrica 8th February 20126th May 2020

Mali Chic [Mali] [Image credit: Embroidered Bench – Mali Chic] Perfect perched in a hallway or at…

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Food & Drink | South Africa

Food & Drink: Afro Coffee A Funky Speciality Beverage Brand

Bywellmadeafrica 7th February 20126th May 2020

Afro Coffee [South Africa] [Image credit: Speciality Teas – Afro Coffee] Starting out as an ordinary cafe…

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Decor | Mozambique

Decor: Swahili Modern Interior Accessories Made in Africa

Bywellmadeafrica 6th February 20126th May 2020

Swahili African Modern [Mozambique] Reflecting the grace and beauty of the animals that inspired them, these hand-carved…

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Africa Inspired | Fashion | Madagascar

Fashion: Golden Madagascan Spider Silk Cape at the V&A

Bywellmadeafrica 3rd February 20125th May 2020

Madagascan Silk [Madagascar]    I wouldn’t call this a daydream, just something I found quite fascinating if…

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Beauty And Wellbeing | South Africa

Beauty: Africology Urban Spa at Bloww, London

Bywellmadeafrica 1st February 20125th May 2020

Africology Urban Spa at Bloww [South Africa] [Image credits: Africology Spa at Bloww] Can you believe, the New…

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Ghana | Interiors | South Africa

Interiors: Celebrating the Style, Taste, and Culture of Africa

Bywellmadeafrica 31st January 20125th May 2020

Diane Tevoedjre [South Africa] [Image credit: Diane Tevoedjre Home, Exterior – Habitat] A blend of African, European,…

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Design | Senegal

Design: Galerie Arte Award Winning Furniture Designs

Bywellmadeafrica 30th January 201212th May 2020

Galerie Arte [Senegal] [Image credit: Interior Design – Galerie Arte] Galerie Arte is a veritable treasure trove, home…

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Accessories | Jewellery | Kenya

Jewellery: Nasimiyu Upholding Cultural Traditions 

Bywellmadeafrica 27th January 20125th May 2020

Nasimiyu [Kenya] [Image credit: Nasimiyu] An abundance of colourful beads strung, woven and twisted together form the…

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South Africa | Travel

Travel: Babylonstoren Luxury Farm Hotel in the Cape Winelands

Bywellmadeafrica 27th January 20125th May 2020

Babylonstoren [South Africa] [Image source: Babylonstoren, the Hot List 2011 – Conde Nast Traveller] I grew up in…

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Africa Inspired | Fashion

Fashion: Lauren Pierce Atelier Chic Wrap Dresses on L-attitude

Bywellmadeafrica 26th January 20125th May 2020

Lauren Pierce Atelier [Africa Inspired] [Image credits: Lauren Pierce, Silk Wrap Dresses – L-atitude] I love wrap…

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Art | Namibia

Art: The Flower Series Mosaics Inspired by Elle Decoration South Africa Cover

Bywellmadeafrica 25th January 20125th May 2020

Forest Mosaic [Namibia] [Image sources: top, Forest Mosaic Flower Series; bottom, Spring Issue Cover – Elle Decoration South Africa] I tend…

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Accessories | Nigeria

Accessories: Ugo’s Oilcloth Bags

Bywellmadeafrica 25th January 20125th May 2020

Ugo [Nigeria]   How trendy are Ugo’s oilcloth bags, and so practical too given a day like today’s wet…

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Africa Inspired | Decor

Textiles: Tamara Magel Kanga Fabric Cushions

Bywellmadeafrica 23rd January 20125th May 2020

Tamara Magel [Africa Inspired] [Image credits: patterned Pillows – Tamara Magel] Cushions galore! I have featured quite a…

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