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Accessories | Jewellery | Nigeria

Jewellery: Mana Dainty and Romantic Jewelry

Bywellmadeafrica 13th February 20126th May 2020

Manna [Nigeria] [Image credit: Manna Jewellery] Introduced to Manna through an article in the online magazine, Hornblend, I was instantly…

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Accessories | Jewellery | Kenya

Jewellery: Nasimiyu Upholding Cultural Traditions 

Bywellmadeafrica 27th January 20125th May 2020

Nasimiyu [Kenya] [Image credit: Nasimiyu] An abundance of colourful beads strung, woven and twisted together form the…

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Accessories | Nigeria

Accessories: Ugo’s Oilcloth Bags

Bywellmadeafrica 25th January 20125th May 2020

Ugo [Nigeria]   How trendy are Ugo’s oilcloth bags, and so practical too given a day like today’s wet…

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Accessories | Jewellery | South Africa

Jewellery: Ida Elsje, Fine Artist Turned Jewelry Designer

Bywellmadeafrica 18th January 20125th May 2020

Ida Elsje [South Africa] [Image credit: Editorial – Ida Elsje] I was just browsing africhic.com when I came across…

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Accessories | Jewellery | Nigeria

Jewellery: Mijola Daniel Jewelry Boutique

Bywellmadeafrica 12th January 20124th May 2020

Mijola Daniel [Nigeria] [Image credit: Genevieve Magazine shoot 2009 – Mijola Daniel] Situated along London’s fashionable King’s Road…

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Accessories | Messages And Musings | South Africa

Accessories: Zoom Shoes South Africa

Bywellmadeafrica 9th January 20124th May 2020

Zoom [South Africa] [Image credit: Sandals – Zoom] As a young woman coming-of-age in mid 90’s Zimbabwe,…

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Accessories | Jewellery | Zimbabwe

Jewellery: Ndau’s Eclectic Jewelry Collections

Bywellmadeafrica 19th December 20111st May 2020

Ndau Collection [Zimbabwe] [Image credit: Peacock Feather and Silver Cuff – The Ndau Collection] I have a…

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Accessories | Democratic Republic Of Congo

Accessories: Emmanuel shuga Kasongo Vintage Inspiration, Contemporary Chic

Bywellmadeafrica 18th December 20111st May 2020

Emmanuel shuga Kasongo [Democratic Republic of Congo] Emmanuel shuga Kasongo is a Congolese born, French designer who…

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Accessories | Jewellery | South Africa

Jewellery: Anton Heunis Modern Vintage Jewelry

Bywellmadeafrica 30th November 20111st May 2020

cc Anton Heunis [South Africa]   Exuding an air of charm and sophistication from a bygone era…

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Accessories | Ghana | Jewellery | Nigeria

Jewellery: Anita Quansah London Eco-Adornment

Bywellmadeafrica 21st November 201130th April 2020

Anita Quansah London [Nigeria / Ghana] Bold, beautiful, and highly expressive accessories that celebrate the strength of…

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Accessories | Zimbabwe

Accessories: Tashanda Sadza Batik Afrobag

Bywellmadeafrica 15th November 201129th April 2020

Tashanda [Zimbabwe]  [Image credit: Sadza Batik Afrobag -Tashanda] The Zimbabwe Sadza Batik is a modern classic, staking…

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Accessories | Africa Inspired | Jewellery

Jewellery: African Antique and Vintage Trade Beads 

Bywellmadeafrica 31st October 201129th April 2020

DANNIJO [Africa Inspired] I stumbled upon the blog Out and About Africa where I came across some colourful creations…

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Accessories | Ethiopia

Accessories: Aidya Stylish Clutch Bags

Bywellmadeafrica 17th October 201129th April 2020

Aiyda [Ethiopia]  Loving these stylish clutch bags by London-based accessories label, Aiyda. Chic and elegant, the ‘Addis’ clutch…

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Accessories | Africa Inspired | Morocco

Accessories: Cobra Society Blending Western Style Boots with a Moroccan Twist

Bywellmadeafrica 12th October 201129th April 2020

Cobra Society [Africa Inspired] The latest print issue of Vogue UK has an interesting article on the rise of…

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Accessories | Exhibitions | Jewellery | South Africa

Jewellery: Piece Jewelry and Adornment Exhibition 2011

Bywellmadeafrica 10th October 201129th April 2020

Piece [South Africa] Some of South Africa’s top creative talent have come together to create a stunning…

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Accessories | Africa Inspired | Jewellery

Jewellery: Corinne Hamak’s ‘Africa’ Collection

Bywellmadeafrica 19th September 201129th April 2020

Corinne Hamak [Africa Inspired] Beautifully bright and stylishly simple I love the organic forms in London-based jewellery…

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Accessories | Sierra Leone

Accessories: Project Sierra Leone Beaded Clutch Bags

Bywellmadeafrica 15th September 201129th April 2020

Project Sierra Leone [Sierra Leone] [Image credit: Union Jack Beaded Clutch Bag – Project Sierra Leone] Recently…

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Accessories | Jewellery | Kenya

Jewellery: Adèle Dejak Contemporary African Jewelry

Bywellmadeafrica 9th September 201129th April 2020

Adèle Dejak [Kenya] [Image credit: Adèle Dejak] ‘Lots and lots of Africa with an injection of European influences’…

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Accessories | Africa Inspired | Jewellery

Jewellery: Kuati Sahara Necklace and Cuffs

Bywellmadeafrica 2nd September 201128th April 2020

Kuati Sahara Necklace and Cuffs [Africa Inspired] Feel like a goddess with a spectacular choker style necklace…

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Accessories | Africa Inspired

Accessories: Rupert Sanderson’s Africa Inspired 2012 Resort Collection

Bywellmadeafrica 30th August 201128th April 2020

Rupert Sanderson [Africa Inspired] [Image source: Kibo Wedge – Rupert Sanderson Resort 2012 – fashionologie] I know…

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