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Accessories | Ethiopia

Accessories: Luxury Leather, Exquisite Craftsmanship

Bywellmadeafrica 28th January 201522nd June 2020

ZAAF®[Ethiopia] [Image credit: Wanza Purse – ZAAF] I was recently introduced to ZAAF® a collection of beautifully crafted…

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Accessories | Ghana

Accessories: Stylish Heels

Bywellmadeafrica 22nd May 201416th June 2020

MO SAÏQUE [Ghana] [Images Credits: Hakuun, Miami Beat Collection – MO SAÏQUE] Afua Dabanka is a woman after my…

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Accessories | Nigeria

Accessories: Colourful Clutches

Bywellmadeafrica 20th March 201412th June 2020

Gidan Nodza [Nigeria]   Spotted on African fashion boutique My Asho a limited edition collection of colourful…

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Accessories | Jewellery | Tanzania

Jewellery: Contemporary Jewelry, Traditional Craft

Bywellmadeafrica 11th March 201412th June 2020

Sidai Designs [Tanzania] Meaning ‘good’ in Maa, the language of the Maasai, ‘Sidai’ is the name given…

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Accessories | Jewellery | Tanzania

Jewellery: Uru Diamonds

Bywellmadeafrica 17th December 201312th June 2020

Uru Diamonds [Tanzania] [Image credit: Uru Diamonds] It is no secret the Continent is blessed with diamonds…

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Accessories | Malawi

Accessories: Contemporary Crochet from Sapelle

Bywellmadeafrica 14th October 201312th June 2020

Fiola Fairrari at Sapellé [Malawi] How cold has it become, seemingly overnight… Caught unawares by the sudden…

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Accessories | Creative Careers | Interviews | Senegal

Creative Conversations: Souadou Barry of Fulani HB

Bywellmadeafrica 2nd October 201312th June 2020

FULANI HB [Senegal] Last year in March, I introduced Fulani, a luxury handbag and accessory line based in…

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Accessories | Eritrea | Ethiopia | Jewellery | Uganda

Jewellery: La Diosa Statement Jewelry for Modern Goddesses

Bywellmadeafrica 27th March 201310th June 2020

LA DiOSA [Uganda / Eritrea / Ethiopia]   [Image credit: Kezen Necklace – LA DiOSA] LA DiOSA is a…

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Accessories: Rift Valley Leather Functional and Fashionable Bags

Bywellmadeafrica 5th March 201310th June 2020

Rift Valley Leather [Kenya] From a factory based on the outskirts of Karen, in Kenya, high-quality leather,…

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Accessories | Algeria | Design | Jewellery

Jewellery: Shimmering Metals, Sculptural Forms

Bywellmadeafrica 20th February 201310th June 2020

[Image credit: Choker – Taher Chemirik/Artsy] Fluid, sculptural pieces formed out of shimmering gold and silver metals…

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Accessories | Egypt | Jewellery

Jewellery: Majestic Adornment Inspired by Egyptian Culture and Tradition

Bywellmadeafrica 24th January 20139th June 2020

Azza Fahmy [Egypt] [Image credit: Six Strand Floral and Fruits Collection – Azza Fahmy] 7000 years of Egyptian…

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Accessories | Decor | Jewellery | South Africa

Decor: Thuthuka Jewellery Development Programme

Bywellmadeafrica 19th December 20129th June 2020

Thuthuka [South Africa] In September I visited International Jewellery London to see what was happening in the world of…

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Accessories | South Africa

Accessories: Bundu Bags

Bywellmadeafrica 14th December 20129th June 2020

Bundu Bags [South Africa] I do like messenger bags for their practical functionality, given they are usually…

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Accessories | Nigeria

Accessories: Solomon Appollo Stylish Clutch Bags

Bywellmadeafrica 16th November 20128th June 2020

Solomon Appollo [Nigeria] Whilst browsing the online fashion accessories site Boticca, I came across a feature on London…

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Accessories | Somalia

Accessories: Take Cover with Maji Umbrellas

Bywellmadeafrica 9th November 20128th June 2020

Maji Umbrellas [Somalia] [Image credit: Maji Umbrellas – left, Moonshade; right Blue Sahara] Living in the UK with its…

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Accessories | Jewellery | Sudan

Jewellery: Maya Antoun’s Stunning Jewellery Creations 

Bywellmadeafrica 26th October 20128th June 2020

Maya Antoun [Sudan] Fluid, sculptural forms interlaced with segments of fine filigree work defines the stunning jewellery…

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Accessories | South Africa

Accessories: Merchants on Long Pop’s Up at The Shop at Bluebird

Bywellmadeafrica 19th October 20128th June 2020

Okapi [South Africa] [Image credits: Okapi] May/June this year saw South African luxury concept boutique, Merchants on Long pop…

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Accessories | Jewellery | Kenya

Jewellery: Chic Adornment Made In Kenya

Bywellmadeafrica 17th September 20125th June 2020

Savannah Chic [Kenya] [Image credit: Kikoy Bracelets – Savannah Chic] We may be entering Autumn here in…

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Accessories | Ghana

Accessories: Koshie O Compact and Colourful Messenger Bags

Bywellmadeafrica 24th August 201229th May 2020

Koshie O [Ghana]   Compact and colourful; New York-based fashion label Koshie O’s range of messenger bags make for…

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Accessories: Universal Fashion Ethiopia

Bywellmadeafrica 22nd August 201221st May 2020

Universal Fashion Ethiopia [Ethiopia] [Image credits: Universal Fashion Ethiopia] Seeking a way to combine the three main…

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