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Accessories | Kenya | Zanzibar

Accessories: Doreen Mashika Fashion Footwear Zanzibar

Bywellmadeafrica 4th November 20107th December 2019

Doreen Mashika [Zanzibar] [Image credit: Doreen Mashika] Describing her style as ‘Afro Vintage’ influenced by a ‘glut…

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Accessories | Cote D Ivoire

Accessories: Classic Handbag Style Meets African elegance

Bywellmadeafrica 4th November 20107th December 2019

Atelier Annick [Cote d’Ivoire] [Image credit: Atelier Annick] Born and raised in Paris to parents from Cote…

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Accessories | Ethiopia | Jewellery | Somalia

Jewellery: Siki de Somalie’s Regal Jewels

Bywellmadeafrica 28th October 201020th February 2024

Siki de Somalie [Ethiopia/Somalia] If bold, chunky statement jewellery is your preference look no further than the…

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Accessories | Fashion | South Africa

Accessories: Stylish Hats from Milliner Albertus Swanepoel

Bywellmadeafrica 22nd October 201020th February 2024

Albertus Swanepoel [South Africa] [Image source: Carolina Herrera Fall 2008 collaboration, denverpost.com] “Hats are like sunglasses. They detract and…

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Accessories | Fashion | Nigeria

Accessories: Stylish African Print Clutch Bags by Urbanknit

Bywellmadeafrica 20th October 201020th February 2024

Urbanknit [Image credit: Urbanknit – etsy] Starting out by making accessories for friends and family, Dolapo James…

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Accessories | Jewellery | South Africa

Jewellery: St-Erasmus Opulent Jewellery Creations

Bywellmadeafrica 15th October 201010th May 2023

St-Erasmus [South Africa] [Image credit: St-Erasmus] Prior to becoming the jewellery designer name on everyone’s lips when the ever-stylish…

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Accessories | Central African Republic | Fashion

Accessories: Mai Lamore’s Exquisite Footwear

Bywellmadeafrica 7th October 20103rd May 2023

Maï Lamore [Central African Republic] [Image credit: Maï Lamore] Seductive showstoppers that wouldn’t look out of place on…

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Accessories | Fashion | Madagascar

Accessories: Bags and Clutches in a Rainbow of Colours

Bywellmadeafrica 7th October 20103rd May 2023

Mar Y Sol [Madagascar] [Image credits: Mar y Sol] Formerly Mad Imports, Mar Y Sol’s stylish bags and clutches…

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Accessories | Jewellery | Kenya

Accessories: Made Unique Ethical Jewellery Made in Africa

Bywellmadeafrica 4th October 201027th April 2020

MU (Made Unique) [Kenya] [Image credits: Stone earrings, Jellyfish Pendant and Statement Choker – MADE] The launch…

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