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atelier 55 – The Curator of Contemporary African Design
Dreamers and Travellers, Macrame Handbags by Vanhu Vamwe
Accessories | Zimbabwe

Dreamers and Travellers, Macrame Handbags by Vanhu Vamwe

Byatelier55 7th September 20217th September 2021

When I interviewed Dr Pam Samasuwo-Nyawiri, co-founder of Vanhu Vamwe, she hinted at new projects in the…

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Raya’s Bold Fun Statement Gemstone Jewellery
Accessories | Jewellery | Nigeria

Raya’s Bold Fun Statement Gemstone Jewellery

Byatelier55 16th December 202028th April 2021

While directing the home of Eva Sonaike for a magazine photoshoot the textile designer wore some fabulous…

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Traditional and Artisanal African Metalwork Give Rokus Jewellery a Vintage Vibe
Accessories | Cote D Ivoire | Jewellery

Traditional and Artisanal African Metalwork Give Rokus Jewellery a Vintage Vibe

Byatelier55 14th October 202028th April 2021

While visiting Niger, Ivorian/French jewellery designer Marie-Paule Tano came across some antique bronze Akan beads and amethyst…

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Yala Jewellery Handcrafted in Kenya with an Ethical Heart and Soul
Accessories | Jewellery | Kenya

Yala Jewellery Handcrafted in Kenya with an Ethical Heart and Soul

Byatelier55 23rd September 20209th October 2020

Creating as little environmental impact as possible and paying artisans fairly is the mission behind Yala, an…

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The Seductive, Mystical Jewellery Designs by La Falaise Dion, The Queen of Cowries
Accessories | Cote D Ivoire | Interviews | Jewellery

The Seductive, Mystical Jewellery Designs by La Falaise Dion, The Queen of Cowries

Byatelier55 21st August 202028th April 2021

Seductive and mystical are two words that immediately come to mind when you see the elaborate jewellery…

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Luxurious Tasselled Silk Masquerade Clutch Collection by Textile Designer Banke Kuku
Accessories | Nigeria | Textiles

Luxurious Tasselled Silk Masquerade Clutch Collection by Textile Designer Banke Kuku

Byatelier55 8th July 20208th July 2020

Landing on Banke Kuku’s gorgeous website is like entering a tropical paradise. The vibrant colours, the patterns,…

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Omi Woods Jewellery Contemporary Heirlooms Honouring Africa and its Diaspora
Accessories | Africa Inspired | Jewellery

Omi Woods Jewellery Contemporary Heirlooms Honouring Africa and its Diaspora

Byatelier55 12th June 202018th June 2020

I have recently been introduced to Omi Woods, an exquisite collection of jewellery that celebrates our connections…

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Designer Masks to Keep You Safe and Fashionable
Accessories | Fashion | Ghana | Nigeria

Designer Masks to Keep You Safe and Fashionable

Byatelier55 20th May 202020th May 2020

To say it’s been an ‘interesting’ few months would be a gross understatement as life as we…

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Kova’s Timeless Stylish Leather Accessories Made in Namibia
Accessories | Namibia

Kova’s Timeless Stylish Leather Accessories Made in Namibia

Byatelier55 8th May 20208th May 2020

Taking its name from the Oshiwambo word ‘onkova’ meaning leather Kova is a premium brand of classically,…

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Sculptural Wearable Art by Jewellery Designer Ami Doshi Shah
Accessories | Jewellery | Kenya

Sculptural Wearable Art by Jewellery Designer Ami Doshi Shah

Byatelier55 11th February 202016th March 2021

Raw, unconventional, sensual, and conversational are some of the words that come to mind when looking at…

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Anita Quansah Hand-Embellished Raffia Slippers
Accessories | Ghana | Nigeria

Anita Quansah Hand-Embellished Raffia Slippers

Byatelier55 22nd November 201922nd May 2020

I just had to stop for a second to feast my eyes on these too cute for…

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Eden Diodati Luxury Sustainable Jewellery With A Philanthropic Purpose
Accessories | Jewellery | Rwanda

Eden Diodati Luxury Sustainable Jewellery With A Philanthropic Purpose

Byatelier55 25th September 20199th December 2019

Fashion is an industry in the spotlight over issues around sustainability with regards to fast and throwaway…

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7 Designers and Artists Inspired by Scarification
Accessories | Art | Ceramics | Design | Ghana | Nigeria | South Africa | Textiles

7 Designers and Artists Inspired by Scarification

Byatelier55 10th July 20199th December 2019

Contemporary African designers and artists inspired by scarification and referencing the ancient African tradition in their work….

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9 Designers Crafting A Well Made In Africa Aesthetic
Accessories | Africa | Ceramics | Decor | Design | Ethiopia | Fashion | Ghana | Kenya | Morocco | Nigeria | Senegal | Textiles

9 Designers Crafting A Well Made In Africa Aesthetic

Byatelier55 29th May 20199th December 2019

Atelier Fifty Five spotlights the work of 9 dynamic designers whose innovative use of Africa’s diverse craft…

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Design Inspired by the Decorative Forms Of Adinkra Symbols
Accessories | Decor | Design | Food & Drink | Ghana | Jewellery | South Africa

Design Inspired by the Decorative Forms Of Adinkra Symbols

Byatelier55 27th April 20199th December 2019

As I highlighted in a previous editorial on Adinkra symbols are a much-referenced communication system that has endured…

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Seven Inspiring Modern African Design Collaborations
Accessories | Art | Ceramics | Design | Fashion | Kenya | Mali | Nigeria | South Africa | Textiles | The Gambia

Seven Inspiring Modern African Design Collaborations

Byatelier55 19th April 20199th December 2019

Collaboration is a powerful thing, the meeting of ideas to create new ones and at times offering…

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The Traditional Equestrian Heritage of the Fulani Is Woven into Luxury Accessories
Accessories | Burkina Faso

The Traditional Equestrian Heritage of the Fulani Is Woven into Luxury Accessories

Byatelier55 12th December 20189th December 2019

Accessories brand Sahel began life in 2008 in the desert of Burkina Faso, where founder and former fashion…

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Vibrant West African Textile Inspired Umbrellas
Accessories | Africa Inspired | Textiles | West Africa

Vibrant West African Textile Inspired Umbrellas

Byatelier55 22nd August 201830th March 2021

Living in a country where it tends to rain a lot, having an umbrella to hand is…

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MitiMeth Turning Water Hyacinth Into Functional Handcrafted Products
Accessories | Decor | Nigeria

MitiMeth Turning Water Hyacinth Into Functional Handcrafted Products

Byatelier55 27th July 20189th December 2019

Water Hyacinth is a plant that takes root in waterways the world over, causing destruction to aquatic…

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Zyne Launches Exclusive Luxury Moroccan Slipper Collection For Net-A-Porter
Accessories | Morocco

Zyne Launches Exclusive Luxury Moroccan Slipper Collection For Net-A-Porter

Byatelier55 30th May 201820th May 2020

Luxury footwear ZYNE, known for modernising the traditional Moroccan babouche slipper has launched an exclusive crystal embellished…

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