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Mali | Textiles

Textiles: Aboubakar Fofana Malian artist and Indigo Dye Master

Bywellmadeafrica 22nd June 201127th April 2020

Akoubakar Fofana [Mali] [Image credit: Aboubakar Fofana – Amaridian] When I lived in Harare, Dendera Gallery in…

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Rwanda | Travel

Travel: Premier Eco-Tourism Destination Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge

Bywellmadeafrica 21st June 201127th April 2020

Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge [Rwanda] [Image credit: Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge – Kiwi Collection] At first glance Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge itself is…

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Accessories | Jewellery | Nigeria

Jewellery: Shirley Ephraim Fine Earth Jewelry

Bywellmadeafrica 20th June 201127th April 2020

Shirley Ephraim [Nigeria] [Image credit: Shirley Ephraim] Like glistening dewdrops hanging of shimmering silken strands in the…

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Beauty And Wellbeing | Ghana

Beauty: Akoma Skincare Male Grooming Gifts for Fathers Day

Bywellmadeafrica 17th June 201127th April 2020

Akoma Skincare [Ghana]  [Image credit: Male grooming giftset – Akoma] The closer Father’s Day gets certain businesses…

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Accessories | South Africa

Accessories: Luella Passionate About Shoes

Bywellmadeafrica 17th June 201127th April 2020

Luella [South Africa] [Image credits: Knotted Espadrilles – Luella on Flickr] I am on the prowl for a…

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Accessories | Nigeria

Accessories: Nena Kal Hunter Stylish Fascinators

Bywellmadeafrica 16th June 201127th April 2020

Nena Kal Hunter [Nigeria] [Image credit: Fascinator – Nena Kal Hunter] Today was Ladies Day at Royal Ascot,…

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Decor | Egypt | South Africa

Decor: Exclusive Roots Recycled Magazine Mirrors

Bywellmadeafrica 15th June 201127th April 2020

Hanan Yanny / Wola Nani / Exclusive Roots [Egypt / South Africa] [Image credit: Hanan Yanny/Wola Nani]…

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Art | Zimbabwe

Art: Zimbabwe’s Shona Sculpture

Bywellmadeafrica 14th June 201127th April 2020

Shona Sculpture [Zimbabwe] [Image credit: Celebration; Boet Nyariri – Guruve] Under the skillful hands of a master…

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Accessories | Ethiopia | Kenya | Liberia | Menswear

Accessories: Oliberté Footwear Profiled on CNN

Bywellmadeafrica 10th June 201127th April 2020

Oliberté [Ethiopia / Kenya / Liberia] [Image credit: Oliberté] ‘…we never have and still don’t see an Africa…

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Fashion | Kenya

Fashion: Lalesso Distinctive Kanga Prints Meet Laidback Summer Chic

Bywellmadeafrica 10th June 201127th April 2020

Lalesso [Kenya] [Image credit: Marefu Dress – Lalesso] Implementing a strategy of focussing solely on producing perennially summer…

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Africa Inspired | Ghana | Lifestyle | Textiles

Lifestyle: Threads of Change Mud and Wax Cloth Mobile and Tablet Sleeves

Bywellmadeafrica 8th June 201127th April 2020

Threads of Change [Africa Inspired] Once upon a time you could just put your mobile into your…

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Culture | Decor

Decor: Bamileke Feather Headdresses

Bywellmadeafrica 7th June 201127th April 2020

Bamileke Feather Headdresses [Cameroon] [Image credit: Safari Fusion] I love Sunflowers; they’re so big bright and happy and…

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Basket Weaving | Eswatini | Swaziland

Design: Gone Rural Redefining African Basketry

Bywellmadeafrica 6th June 201127th April 2020

Gone Rural [Swaziland] Picking up from where I left off on my exploration into the different types…

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Books | Lesotho | Lifestyle

Books: La Maison – Fashion Photographer Koto Bolofo Documenting Hermes’ Rich Heritage

Bywellmadeafrica 3rd June 201122nd April 2020

Koto Bolofo [Lesotho] [Image credit: Koto Bolofo – La Maison] Koto Bolofo is one of the most prolific…

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Accessories | Jewellery | Morocco

Jewellery: Luxury Jewellery Featuring Elements of Moroccan Heritage

Bywellmadeafrica 2nd June 201122nd April 2020

Nessa [Morocco] [Image credit: Nessa – CoutureLab] I have a preference for silver jewellery, so rarely wear or…

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Botswana | Design

Design: Mabeo Furniture Inspired by Botswana’s Culture and Craftwork

Bywellmadeafrica 1st June 201122nd April 2020

Mabeo [Botswana] [Image credit: Kika Stools – Mabeo] A firm belief in good design, high-quality craftsmanship, the…

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Accessories | Africa Inspired

Accessories: Olele Blending African Print Fabrics with Spanish Tradition

Bywellmadeafrica 31st May 201122nd April 2020

Olele [Africa Inspired] When it’s stifling out there and the caress of a cool breeze is nowhere…

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Decor | South Africa

Design: Indalo Project Protea Lights Collection

Bywellmadeafrica 26th May 201122nd April 2020

Indalo Project [South Africa] [Image credit: Protea Collection – Indalo Project The King Protea is South Africa’s national…

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Kenya | Travel

Travel: Giraffe Manor Luxury Boutique Hotel Set in An Indigenous Forest

Bywellmadeafrica 25th May 201122nd April 2020

Giraffe Manor [Kenya] [Image credit: Giraffe Manor] As is so often the way, one post leads to…

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Decor | Lifestyle | Zimbabwe

Decor: Shumba Inc Felt Wall-Hangings

Bywellmadeafrica 24th May 201122nd April 2020

Shumba Inc [Zimbabwe] [Image credit: Wall-hanging – Shumba Inc] Brighten up the walls of a nursery or…

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