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Fashion | South Africa

Fashion: David Tlale Defined by A Touch of Theatrics

Bywellmadeafrica 8th December 20109th December 2019

David Tlale [South Africa]     [Image credits: David Tlale] David Tlale is one of those designers who…

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Somalia | Textiles

Textiles: A Model Collection

Bywellmadeafrica 6th December 20109th December 2019

Iman Home [Somalia]     [Image credits: Iman Home – CalicoCorners] Revered as an international style and…

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Fashion | Ghana

Fashion: Coccolily’s Bold, Edgy  Silhouettes

Bywellmadeafrica 6th December 20109th December 2019

Coccolily [Ghana]           A belief that every woman deserves to be draped in…

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Lifestyle | South Africa | Swaziland

Lifestyle: An African Inspired Christmas

Bywellmadeafrica 3rd December 20109th July 2020

Tintsaba [Swaziland] [Image credits: Tintsaba] Getting ready to trim the tree? Christmas is a time for giving, receiving…

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Accessories | Jewellery | Nigeria

Jewellery: Bold Accessories by Tebazile

Bywellmadeafrica 2nd December 20107th December 2019

Tebazile [Nigeria] Expressive and free-spirited, Tebazlie is an eclectic collection of timeless handcrafted statement pieces. The highly wearable jewellery collections serve to…

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Congo | Lifestyle | South Africa | Zimbabwe

Lifestyle: Heartfelt Products by Heartworks

Bywellmadeafrica 1st December 20107th December 2019

Heartworks [Zimbabwe/Congo/South Africa] [Image credit: Heartworks] Today is the first of December, and World AIDS Day. Marking…

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Decor | South Africa

Design: Mud Studio’s Earthy Chandeliers

Bywellmadeafrica 30th November 20107th December 2019

Mud Studio [South Africa] [Image credit: Mud Studio via Bellissimo] I was intrigued by the elements and…

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Travel | Zambia

Travel: Kalamu Lagoon Camp

Bywellmadeafrica 29th November 20107th December 2019

Kalamu Lagoon Camp [Zambia] [Image credit: CN Traveler on Concierge.com] Now me and camping don’t usually see…

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Accessories | Fashion | Nigeria

Accessories: Fabulous Footwear by Ella Brown Couture

Bywellmadeafrica 25th November 20107th December 2019

Ella Brown Couture [Nigeria] [Image credits: Ella Brown Couture] Launched in 2004 by Adefunke Adegbola, Ella Brown…

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Ethiopia | Fashion

Fashion: Amsale Aberra’s Dreamy Modern Wedding Dresses

Bywellmadeafrica 25th November 20107th December 2019

Amsale [Ethiopia] [Image credit: Amsale] “Twenty years after the wedding, I want a bride to be able…

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Lifestyle | Nigeria

Lifestyle: The Perfect Invitation by Ijorere

Bywellmadeafrica 24th November 20107th December 2019

Ijorere, The Invitation [Nigeria] Ijorere’s creator, American born Ola-Tokunbo turned to her Nigerian heritage for a name that…

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Beauty And Wellbeing | Mali

Beauty: L’Artisan Parfumeur inspired by Timbuktu

Bywellmadeafrica 23rd November 20107th December 2019

L’Artisan Parfumeur – Timbuktu [Africa Inspired] [Image credit: L’Artisan Parfumeur] In a collection inspired by travels and capturing…

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Jewellery | South Africa

Jewellery: African Romance Diamond Jewellery Collections

Bywellmadeafrica 22nd November 20107th December 2019

African Romance [South Africa] [Image credits: Red Carpet Collection – African Romance] Irresistible, elegant, charming – say African…

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Fashion | Nigeria

Fashion: Duro Olowu Master of Prints

Bywellmadeafrica 19th November 20101st May 2020

Doru Olowu [Nigeria] [Image credits: AW 2010 Duro Olowu] Simple silhouettes brought to life through a vibrant mix…

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Africa Inspired | Decor | Interiors

Interiors: Interior Elegance Inspired by Africa

Bywellmadeafrica 18th November 20107th December 2019

Aline Matsika [Africa Inspired] [Image credit: Aline Matsika] Interior designer Aline Matsika is known for her impeccable sense of…

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Accessories | Fashion | Malawi

Accessories: Louis Mariette’s Flair for the Dramatic

Bywellmadeafrica 18th November 20107th December 2019

Louis Mariette [MALAWI] [Image credits: Louis Mariette – Marcus Pummer, left; Benjamin Kaufmann, right] …Oh to be inside…

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Food & Drink | Ghana

Food & Drink: Irresistible Delectable treats From G Desserts

Bywellmadeafrica 17th November 20107th December 2019

G Desserts [Image credit: G Desserts] My sister is an avid baker often conjuring up the most…

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Kenya | Travel

Travel: Tribe, Kenya’s Luxury Boutique Hotel  

Bywellmadeafrica 16th November 20107th December 2019

Tribe [Kenya] [Image source: kiwi collection] Wow… what a stunning luxury boutique hotel that celebrates hip, chic…

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Accessories | Jewellery | Senegal

Jewellery: Embellished, Avantgarde Creations by Ngone

Bywellmadeafrica 15th November 20107th December 2019

Ngone [Senegal] [Image credits: Fabio Leone/Ngone]  Born on the Dakar peninsula, self-taught jewellery artist Ngone started her craft by…

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Design | Uganda

Design: Form and Functional Product Design from Kayiwa

Bywellmadeafrica 11th November 20107th December 2019

Kayiwa [Uganda] [Image credit: Kayiwa] Based in Helsinki, Finland innovative product designer Lincoln Kayiwa was born into…

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