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Accessories | Ethiopia

Accessories: Sammy Leather Clutches at Liberty London

Bywellmadeafrica 20th May 201122nd April 2020

Sammy [Ethiopia] These stylish tie-dyed leather clutches from Sammy feature signature circular and stripe patterns of the dyeing process….

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Cameroon | Fashion

Fashion: Pyromaniac by mp Be Wear Collection

Bywellmadeafrica 20th May 201122nd April 2020

Pyromaniac by mp [Cameroon] [Image credits: Kay Trench Coat – Pyromaniac by mp] The legendary unpredictability of…

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Ceramics | Decor | South Africa

Ceramics: Imiso The Dawn of A New Era

Bywellmadeafrica 19th May 201122nd April 2020

Imiso Ceramics [South Africa] [Image credit: Imiso Ceramics] Four dynamic individuals; Andile Dyalvane, Abongile Madabane, Zizipho Poswa…

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Decor | Malawi

Decor: Eco chic Picture Frames Handmade in Malawi

Bywellmadeafrica 18th May 201122nd April 2020

Nkuku [Africa Inspired]  [Image credits: Nkuku – Recycled Aluminum and Wood Frames selection] Display your treasured memories…

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Food & Drink | Morocco

Food & Drink: Hassan M’Souli Moroccan Chef, Restauranteur, Author

Bywellmadeafrica 17th May 201122nd April 2020

Out of Africa [Morocco] [Image credit: Argan Oil – Out of Africa] Moroccan chef, Hassan M’Souli has been tantalising…

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Decor | Zimbabwe

Decor: Patrick Mavros Wildlife Artist and Master Sculptor

Bywellmadeafrica 16th May 201122nd April 2020

Patrick Mavros [Zimbabwe] Wildlife artist and master sculptor, Patrick Mavros is passionate about the African bush, moments of which…

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Menswear | Nigeria | Textiles

Textiles: Buki Akib FELA Menswear Capsule Collection

Bywellmadeafrica 12th May 201122nd April 2020

Buki Akib [Nigeria] [Image credit: Buki Akib – FELA Autumn/Winter 2011] A graduate of Central Saint Martin’s,…

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Design | South Africa

Design: Recreate A New Lease Of Life For Discarded Objects 

Bywellmadeafrica 11th May 201122nd April 2020

Recreate [South Africa] [Image credit: Recreate – seating] I ABSOLUTELY love this chair… it’s cute, fun and…

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Accessories | Kenya

Accessories: Sandstorm Kenya Luxury Leather Accessories

Bywellmadeafrica 10th May 201122nd April 2020

Sandstorm Kenya [Kenya] [Image credit: Sandstorm Kenya – catalogue] Starting life as a maker of luxury tents…

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Africa Inspired | Decor | Textiles

Textiles: Landry & Arcari Luxury African Inspired Tibetan Weave Rugs

Bywellmadeafrica 10th May 201122nd April 2020

Landry & Arcari [Africa Inspired] In a blend of cultures, the richly textured raffia cloths of the…

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Senegal | Travel

Travel: Lodge des Collines de Niassam

Bywellmadeafrica 9th May 201122nd April 2020

Lodge des Collines de Niassam [Senegal] [Image credit: Lodge des Collines de Niassam, lagoon hut – The…

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Accessories | Menswear

Menswear: Missibaba Men’s Sandal Collection For Stiaan Louw

Bywellmadeafrica 5th May 201122nd April 2020

Missibaba [South Africa] Granted when it comes to women’s footwear there is so much more to choose…

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Decor | Morocco

Decor: Emerald Fish Chic Moroccan Glassware

Bywellmadeafrica 4th May 201122nd April 2020

Emerald Fish [Africa Inspired] I have always thought that a sumptuously decorated Bedouin tent in the middle…

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Accessories | Jewellery | Mali

Jewellery: Tamacali Inspired by Ancient African Adornment Traditions

Bywellmadeafrica 4th May 201122nd April 2020

Tamacali [Mali] [Image credit: Tamacali] Tamacali is a creative enterprise that draws on the ancient jewellery traditions of…

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Fashion | Nigeria

Fashion: Bunmi Koko Luxury Fashion Lifestyle Brand

Bywellmadeafrica 3rd May 201122nd April 2020

Bunmi Koko [Nigeria]  [Image credit: Autumn Winter 2010 – Bunmi Koko] It was great seeing Scottish/Nigerian designer Bunmi…

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Accessories | South Africa

Accessories: Fabulous Fascinators

Bywellmadeafrica 3rd May 201122nd April 2020

Thembi Mabule [South Africa] [Image credit: Till Thembi] Just emerging from a nice long, and I must…

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Africa Inspired | Decor | Textiles

Textiles: SisterBatik Wax Cloth Cushions

Bywellmadeafrica 28th April 201122nd April 2020

SisterBatik [Africa Inspired] [Image credit: SisterBatik – Etsy] Loving these gorgeously colourful cushions and pillows from SisterBatik, that…

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Fashion | Ghana

Fashion: Eleanor Ofori Timeless Elegant Gowns For Sophisticated Brides

Bywellmadeafrica 27th April 201122nd April 2020

Eleanor Ofori [Ghana] Based in London’s fashionable Chelsea, bridal and eveningwear designer Eleanor Ofori rounds of our special series…

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Fashion | South Africa

Fashion: Alternative Bridal Style From Rosenworth

Bywellmadeafrica 27th April 201122nd April 2020

Rosenwerth [South Africa] [Image credit: Rosenwerth] Still sticking with the wedding theme, for the less traditional bride Rosenwerth mixes…

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Fashion | Nigeria

Fashion: Kosibah Beautifully Sculpted Gowns

Bywellmadeafrica 26th April 201122nd April 2020

Kosibah [Nigeria] [Image credit: Kosibah] Award-winning Nigerian designer Yemi Osunkoya is a man who understands the curves…

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