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atelier 55 – The Curator of Contemporary African Design
Africa Inspired | Design | Togo

Design: Iman Deco Woven Patio Furniture

Byatelier55 16th August 201221st May 2020

Iman Deco [Africa Inspired] [Image credit: Iman Deco Hoop Chair via MeubleSoLoft] I recently received a request…

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Africa Inspired | Design | South Africa

Design: Colonial House Design Inspired by Traditional African Sculpture

Byatelier55 23rd July 201214th May 2020

Colonial House Design [South Africa] [Image credits: Boma Chair – Colonial House Design] Colonial House Design is an interior and…

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Africa Inspired | Art

Art: Gayle Garner Roski Zulu Basket Series

Byatelier55 10th July 201214th May 2020

Gayle Garner Roski [Africa Inspired]   American artist Gayle Garner Roski creates vibrant watercolours based on subjects drawn from…

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Africa Inspired | Decor

Decor: Royal Design Studio Stencils

Byatelier55 9th July 201214th May 2020

Royal Design Studio [Africa Inspired] [Image credits: clockwise from top left, African Flower; Raphia Graphic; Tribal Triangles; and…

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Accessories | Africa Inspired | Jewellery

Jewellery: Carolyn Roumeguere Jewelry Inspired by Global Culture 

Byatelier55 13th April 20128th May 2020

Carolyn Roumeguere [Africa Inspired] [Image credit: Carolyn Roumeguere Swahili Choker – CoutureLab] Jewellery designer Carolyn Roumeguere is a nomad at…

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Africa Inspired | Design

Design: Jonathan Krawczuk Morocco Table for Made.com

Byatelier55 10th April 20128th May 2020

Jonathan Krawczuk for Made.com [Africa Inspired] I couldn’t help but be transported to alfresco dining on a sun-drenched…

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Africa Inspired | Food & Drink | Zimbabwe

Food & Drink: cctreats Award-Winning Cupcakes

Byatelier55 8th April 20129th July 2020

cctreats [Africa Inspired] [Image credit: Midnight Safari Cupcake – cctreats] Yesterday in the heart of London’s West…

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Africa Inspired | Decor

Decor: Calabarte Hand Carved Gourd Lamps

Byatelier55 28th March 20127th May 2020

Calabarte [Africa Inspired] [Image credit: Standing Gourd Lamp XI – Calabarte] Oh…my…goodness…how incredibly beautiful are these lamps…

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Accessories | Africa Inspired

Accessories: Italian Crafted Eyewear Inspired by Modern African Cities

Byatelier55 27th March 20127th May 2020

L G R [Africa Inspired] [Image credits: Victoria and Tripoli Limited Edition Sunglasses for the Corviglia Ski Club…

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Africa Inspired | Basket Weaving | Decor | Design | Exhibitions | Senegal

Design: Stephen Burks Man Made Contemporary Basketry Exhibition

Byatelier55 9th March 20127th May 2020

Stephen Burks [Africa Inspired]   Having grown up surrounded by basketry and woven grass products I do…

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Africa Inspired | Beauty And Wellbeing | Burkina Faso

Beauty: L’Occitane Marks International Women’s Day

Byatelier55 8th March 20126th May 2020

International Women’s Day with L’Occitane [Burkina Faso] [Image credit: L’Occitane Women’s Day Soap] First observed in the…

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Africa Inspired | Design

Design: Moroso, the Rift Collection Designed by Patricia Urquiola 

Byatelier55 28th February 20126th May 2020

Moroso [Africa Inspired]        Stretching from the Middle East through Eastern African and ending in…

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Africa Inspired | Design

Design: Vermont Wood Studios African Sofa Table

Byatelier55 22nd February 20126th May 2020

Vermont Wood Studios [Africa Inspired] [Image credit: African Sofa Table – Vermont Wood Studios] Hand-carved from Mahogany,…

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Accessories | Africa Inspired

Accessories: FIGS Neckwear Fashion Inspired Global Sophistication

Byatelier55 17th February 20126th May 2020

FIGS [Africa Inspired]   Attending an all girl’s school, my senior school uniform was not the most…

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Africa Inspired | Fashion | Madagascar

Fashion: Golden Madagascan Spider Silk Cape at the V&A

Byatelier55 3rd February 20125th May 2020

Madagascan Silk [Madagascar]    I wouldn’t call this a daydream, just something I found quite fascinating if…

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Africa Inspired | Fashion

Fashion: Lauren Pierce Atelier Chic Wrap Dresses on L-attitude

Byatelier55 26th January 20125th May 2020

Lauren Pierce Atelier [Africa Inspired] [Image credits: Lauren Pierce, Silk Wrap Dresses – L-atitude] I love wrap…

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Africa Inspired | Decor

Textiles: Tamara Magel Kanga Fabric Cushions

Byatelier55 23rd January 20125th May 2020

Tamara Magel [Africa Inspired] [Image credits: patterned Pillows – Tamara Magel] Cushions galore! I have featured quite a…

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Africa Inspired | Design | Ghana

Design: Pfeifer Studio Wooden Stools Inspired by traditional African Seating

Byatelier55 19th January 20125th May 2020

Pfeifer Studio [Africa Inspired] [Image credit: Abaidoo Wooden Stool – Pfeifer Studio] I can’t remember what I…

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Africa Inspired | Decor | Kenya

Decor: Wooden Spoons Handcarved in Kenya

Byatelier55 17th January 20125th May 2020

Wooden Spoons on Leif [Africa Inspired] [Image credits: Leif] Wooden spoons are a kitchen staple and bring…

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Africa Inspired | Egypt | Interiors

Interiors: Christian Louboutin’s Egyptian Retreat

Byatelier55 16th January 20125th May 2020

Christian Louboutin [Africa Inspired] [Image credit: Christian Louboutin’s Egyptian Retreat – Elle Decor US edition] Doing a…

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