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Zyne Turning Traditional Babouches Into Modern Moroccan Footwear
Accessories | Morocco

Zyne Turning Traditional Babouches Into Modern Moroccan Footwear

Bywellmadeafrica 11th April 20189th December 2019

Babouches are a Moroccan slipper style of footwear. In their traditional form, they can be found in…

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Reform Studio’s Eco-Friendly Fashion Accessories Made In Egypt
Accessories | Egypt

Reform Studio’s Eco-Friendly Fashion Accessories Made In Egypt

Bywellmadeafrica 26th January 20189th December 2019

  Reform Studio is an Egyptian based furniture and product design studio that I first featured on…

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Inzuki Jewellery A Rwandan Brand Blending Traditional Crafts with Contemporary Design
Accessories | Jewellery | Rwanda

Inzuki Jewellery A Rwandan Brand Blending Traditional Crafts with Contemporary Design

Bywellmadeafrica 18th October 201713th July 2020

The traditional crafts of Rwanda are the inspiration behind an up and coming jewellery brand called Inzuki,…

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Khiry Afrofuturistic Luxe Jewellery Inspired by the African Diaspora
Accessories | Africa Inspired | Jewellery

Khiry Afrofuturistic Luxe Jewellery Inspired by the African Diaspora

Bywellmadeafrica 12th July 201713th July 2020

Khiry is a US-based line of luxury jewellery inspired by the African diaspora. The brand was created…

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Khokho Luxury Basket Bags Handwoven In Swaziland
Accessories | Swaziland

Khokho Luxury Basket Bags Handwoven In Swaziland

Bywellmadeafrica 21st April 20179th December 2019

  Khokho is a luxury line of basket bags handwoven in Swaziland. The brand is the result…

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Accessories | Nigeria | Textiles

Textiles: L.Solstice By Yemi Awosile Weaving Textiles and Culture

Bywellmadeafrica 12th October 20169th July 2020

Experimental textile designer Yemi Awosile introduces L. Solstice, a limited-edition collection of hand-dyed and printed scarves produced…

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Accessories | Menswear | Nigeria | Textiles

Fashion: Ethnik by T.O. Weaves Aso Oke to Combine Tradition & Modernity

Bywellmadeafrica 28th June 20163rd May 2023

Ethink by T.O. [Nigeria] [Image credits: Ethnik by T.O. – Tunde Olowabi Studios] Ethnik by T.O. is…

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Accessories | Jewellery | Senegal

Jewellery: Senegalese Jewelry Designer’s Shimmering Jewels Handmade in Paris

Bywellmadeafrica 11th May 20167th July 2020

Ngone [Senegal / France] [Image credit: Paradiscale Necklace – Ngone] ​ Senegalese jewellery designer Ngone, is best…

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Accessories | South Africa

Accessories: LONDRÉ TAN Stylish Handbags Made in Africa for the Modern Woman

Bywellmadeafrica 19th April 20167th July 2020

LONDRÉ TAN [South Africa]   [Image credit: Kwane Handbag – Londré Tan] ​ LONDRÉ TAN is a luxury…

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Accessories | Competitions . Offers . Giveaways | Morocco | Zimbabwe

Accessories: Calling All Emerging Accessory Designers Enter the Abury Design Experience

Bywellmadeafrica 11th March 20167th July 2020

Abury – Abury Design Experience [ADEx]   [Image credit: Abury Design Experience – Abury] If you are…

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Accessories | South Africa

Accessories: Luxury Fashion Hermès Collaborates with African Artisans on the La Marche Du Zambèze Scarf

Bywellmadeafrica 1st February 20163rd July 2020

Ardmore [South Africa]   [Image credit: La Marche du Zambèze Scarf – Hermès] Luxury French fashion house, Hermès…

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Accessories | Ghana

Accessories: Monaa, Luxury Footwear Made in Ghana

Bywellmadeafrica 20th July 20152nd July 2020

Monaa [Ghana] [Image credit: Princess Slipper in blue – Monaa] Nothing says summer more than a pair…

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Accessories | Jewellery | Tanzania

Accessories: Doreen Mashika’s Capsule Collection for eBay Germany

Bywellmadeafrica 7th July 20152nd July 2020

Doreen Mashika for eBay Germany [Tanzania] [Image credit: Beaded Bracelet – Doreen Mashika for eBay Germany] Some…

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Accessories | Morocco

Accessories: Abury Ethical Luxury Where Old World Traditions Meet Cutting Edge Design

Bywellmadeafrica 6th July 20152nd July 2020

Abury Collection [Image credit: Berber Collection, Blue and Pink Berber Clutch – Abury] Abury is an ethical luxury…

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Accessories | Africa Inspired | Menswear | South Africa | Textiles

Textiles: Maki & Mpho, Where Asia Meets Africa to Create African Modern Luxury

Bywellmadeafrica 19th June 20151st July 2020

Maki & Mpho [Africa Inspired] [Image credit: SEVEN – Self-tie Diamond Tip Double-sided Bow Tie – Maki…

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Accessories | South Africa

Accessories: Okapi Launches in London

Bywellmadeafrica 17th June 20151st July 2020

Okapi [South Africa] [Image credit: Okapi London Shop – Okapi] Luxury South African accessories brand Okapi, celebrated…

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Accessories | Ghana

Accessories: A A K S Luxury Handwoven Bags at Anthropologie

Bywellmadeafrica 28th May 201530th June 2020

A A K S [Ghana] [Image credit: Happa Bag – A A K S] Luxury accessories label,…

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Accessories | Sudan | Textiles

Accessories: Taisir Gibreel Kaleidoscopic Silk Scarves

Bywellmadeafrica 16th April 201523rd June 2020

Taisir Gibreel [Sudan] [Image credit: Taisir Gibreel – Vermillion Scotch Abstract Silk Scarf – Gallery Q] Taisir…

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Accessories | Art | Decor | Design | Jewellery | South Africa

Exhibition: Contemporary Design at GUILD Design Fair 2015

Bywellmadeafrica 29th January 201524th June 2020

GUILD Design Fair 2015 [South Africa] [Image credit: GUILD Design Fair, Artisan by Watershed – Southern Guild] Following…

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Accessories | Menswear

Accessories: Ikire Jones Menswear for the Adventurous

Bywellmadeafrica 29th January 201522nd June 2020

Ikire Jones [Image credit: Escape to New Lagos Collection – Ikire Jones] Ikire Jones is a visionary…

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