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Accessories | Democratic Republic Of Congo

Accessories: Emmanuel shuga Kasongo Vintage Inspiration, Contemporary Chic

Bywellmadeafrica 18th December 20111st May 2020

Emmanuel shuga Kasongo [Democratic Republic of Congo] Emmanuel shuga Kasongo is a Congolese born, French designer who…

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Decor | South Africa

Decor: Mukukumarata Scrap Metal Bowls

Bywellmadeafrica 16th December 20111st May 2020

Mukukumarata by Mark Hilltout [South Africa] [Image credits: Mukukumarata Platter – Mark Hilltout] ‘Mukuku’ is the Zulu (South…

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Fashion | Nigeria

Fashion: Tiffany Amber Lily Twist Dress

Bywellmadeafrica 14th December 20111st May 2020

Tiffany Amber [Nigeria] [Image credits: Tiffany Amber Lily Twist Dress – MyAsho] Shimmer and shine your way…

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Beauty And Wellbeing | Malawi

Beauty: Thea Skincare Enhancing Beauty the Natural Way

Bywellmadeafrica 13th December 20111st May 2020

Thea Skincare [Malawi]   Named after the Greek goddess of natural beauty, Thea Skincare is a luxurious range of…

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Africa Inspired | Art

Art: British Artist Emily Lamb Raising Awareness on Wildlife Conservation

Bywellmadeafrica 9th December 20111st May 2020

Emily Lamb [Africa Inspired] [Image credit: ‘They Will be Lost’ – Emily Lamb] I recently read a report stating…

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Ethiopia | Interiors

Interiors: Fashion Designer Amsale Aberra’s Monochrome Interiors

Bywellmadeafrica 7th December 20111st May 2020

Amsale Aberra [Ethiopia] [Image source: Amsale Aberra – Loft Interior] If you spent most of your days…

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Lifestyle | South Africa

Lifestyle: Freshly Found Vintage Paper Inspired Christmas Decor

Bywellmadeafrica 5th December 20111st May 2020

Freshly Found [South Africa] For a quirkier, vintage-inspired look and feel to your Christmas décor then Freshly Found has…

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Ghana | Lifestyle

Lifestyle: Novica Artisans Christmas Tree Decorations Made in Ghana

Bywellmadeafrica 5th December 20111st May 2020

Novica Artisans – Victor Yao Delanyo / Francis Agbete [Ghana] [Image credits: top, Celebration Masks; bottom, Festive…

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Giving Back | Messages And Musings | Opinion

Keep A Child Alive

Bywellmadeafrica 1st December 20111st May 2020

Keep a Child Alive [Image credit: Beaded Greeting Cards – Keep A Child Alive] Today is World…

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Accessories | Jewellery | South Africa

Jewellery: Anton Heunis Modern Vintage Jewelry

Bywellmadeafrica 30th November 20111st May 2020

cc Anton Heunis [South Africa]   Exuding an air of charm and sophistication from a bygone era…

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Democratic Republic Of Congo | Textiles

Textiles: La Petite Congolaise African Print furnishings

Bywellmadeafrica 29th November 20111st May 2020

La Petite Congolaise [Democratic Republic of Congo] [Image credit: Lambert cushion – La Petite Congolaise] During my…

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Africa Inspired | Decor | Design

Design: Bib&Sola Hand Blown Glassware

Bywellmadeafrica 25th November 20111st May 2020

Bib&Sola [Africa Inspired] [Image credit: The Ash Collection – Bib&Sola] Coming from the Latin words meaning ‘Water’…

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Africa Inspired | Beauty And Wellbeing | Uganda

Beauty: pureDKNY A Drop of Vanilla and Verbena Designed to Make a Difference

Bywellmadeafrica 25th November 20111st May 2020

pureDKNY [Africa Inspired] [Image credits: pureDKNY – A Drop of Vanilla] Whiling away time in House of Fraser, a leading…

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Decor | Design | Senegal

Design: Senegalese Prayer Basket Hampers

Bywellmadeafrica 23rd November 20111st May 2020

African Prayer Hamper / The Travelers Collection [Senegal]   Ditch bog-standard plastic laundry baskets in favour of…

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Africa Inspired | Art | Fashion

Fashion: Vlisco Delicate Shades Featuring Sabine Pieper Illustrations

Bywellmadeafrica 22nd November 201130th April 2020

Vlisco [Africa Inspired] [Image credit: Delicate Shades Campaign – Vlisco] Having struggled with it in the beginning…

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Accessories | Ghana | Jewellery | Nigeria

Jewellery: Anita Quansah London Eco-Adornment

Bywellmadeafrica 21st November 201130th April 2020

Anita Quansah London [Nigeria / Ghana] Bold, beautiful, and highly expressive accessories that celebrate the strength of…

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Africa Inspired | Textiles

Textiles: AphroChic Designing Modern Soulful Style

Bywellmadeafrica 16th November 201129th April 2020

AphroChic [Africa Inspired]   There are some truly amazing and inspiring blogs out there and not enough…

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Accessories | Zimbabwe

Accessories: Tashanda Sadza Batik Afrobag

Bywellmadeafrica 15th November 201129th April 2020

Tashanda [Zimbabwe]  [Image credit: Sadza Batik Afrobag -Tashanda] The Zimbabwe Sadza Batik is a modern classic, staking…

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Decor | Design | South Africa

Decor: Magpie Art Collective Chandeliers

Bywellmadeafrica 14th November 201129th April 2020

Magpie Art Collective [South Africa] [Image credit: Regency Inspired Chandelier – Magpie Art Collective]   Finding the…

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Fashion | Tunisia

Fashion: Azzedine Alaïa Returns to the Catwalk for Autumn/Winter 2011

Bywellmadeafrica 8th November 201129th April 2020

Azzedine Alaïa [Tunisia]   A mild autumn has kept the need for piling on the layers at…

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