Dreamers and Travellers, Macrame Handbags by Vanhu Vamwe
When I interviewed Dr Pam Samasuwo-Nyawiri, co-founder of Vanhu Vamwe, she hinted at new projects in the…
Raya’s Bold Fun Statement Gemstone Jewellery
While directing the home of Eva Sonaike for a magazine photoshoot the textile designer wore some fabulous…
Traditional and Artisanal African Metalwork Give Rokus Jewellery a Vintage Vibe
While visiting Niger, Ivorian/French jewellery designer Marie-Paule Tano came across some antique bronze Akan beads and amethyst…
Yala Jewellery Handcrafted in Kenya with an Ethical Heart and Soul
Creating as little environmental impact as possible and paying artisans fairly is the mission behind Yala, an…
The Seductive, Mystical Jewellery Designs by La Falaise Dion, The Queen of Cowries
Seductive and mystical are two words that immediately come to mind when you see the elaborate jewellery…
Luxurious Tasselled Silk Masquerade Clutch Collection by Textile Designer Banke Kuku
Landing on Banke Kuku’s gorgeous website is like entering a tropical paradise. The vibrant colours, the patterns,…
Omi Woods Jewellery Contemporary Heirlooms Honouring Africa and its Diaspora
I have recently been introduced to Omi Woods, an exquisite collection of jewellery that celebrates our connections…
Accessories | Fashion | Ghana | Nigeria
Designer Masks to Keep You Safe and Fashionable
To say it’s been an ‘interesting’ few months would be a gross understatement as life as we…
Kova’s Timeless Stylish Leather Accessories Made in Namibia
Taking its name from the Oshiwambo word ‘onkova’ meaning leather Kova is a premium brand of classically,…
Sculptural Wearable Art by Jewellery Designer Ami Doshi Shah
Raw, unconventional, sensual, and conversational are some of the words that come to mind when looking at…
Accessories | Ghana | Nigeria
Anita Quansah Hand-Embellished Raffia Slippers
I just had to stop for a second to feast my eyes on these too cute for…
Eden Diodati Luxury Sustainable Jewellery With A Philanthropic Purpose
Fashion is an industry in the spotlight over issues around sustainability with regards to fast and throwaway…
Accessories | Art | Ceramics | Design | Ghana | Nigeria | South Africa | Textiles
7 Designers and Artists Inspired by Scarification
Contemporary African designers and artists inspired by scarification and referencing the ancient African tradition in their work….
Accessories | Decor | Design | Food & Drink | Ghana | Jewellery | South Africa
Design Inspired by the Decorative Forms Of Adinkra Symbols
As I highlighted in a previous editorial on Adinkra symbols are a much-referenced communication system that has endured…
Accessories | Art | Ceramics | Design | Fashion | Kenya | Mali | Nigeria | South Africa | Textiles | The Gambia
Seven Inspiring Modern African Design Collaborations
Collaboration is a powerful thing, the meeting of ideas to create new ones and at times offering…
The Traditional Equestrian Heritage of the Fulani Is Woven into Luxury Accessories
Accessories brand Sahel began life in 2008 in the desert of Burkina Faso, where founder and former fashion…
Vibrant West African Textile Inspired Umbrellas
Living in a country where it tends to rain a lot, having an umbrella to hand is…
Accessories | Decor | Nigeria
MitiMeth Turning Water Hyacinth Into Functional Handcrafted Products
Water Hyacinth is a plant that takes root in waterways the world over, causing destruction to aquatic…
Zyne Launches Exclusive Luxury Moroccan Slipper Collection For Net-A-Porter
Luxury footwear ZYNE, known for modernising the traditional Moroccan babouche slipper has launched an exclusive crystal embellished…