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A Journey into the World of Zimbabwe Art, Symbolism and Meaning
Books | Culture | Zimbabwe

A Journey into the World of Zimbabwe Art, Symbolism and Meaning

Bywellmadeafrica 7th July 20217th July 2021

I have been spending my free time immersed in the pages of Zimbabwe: Art, Symbol and Meaning,…

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Spreading the Word About Africa’s Architectural Wealth
Africa | Architecture | Books

Spreading the Word About Africa’s Architectural Wealth

Bywellmadeafrica 14th April 20216th July 2021

Sub-Saharan Africa Architectural Guide is a 7-volume box set that takes readers on a visual journey through…

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Inside Marrakesh a Window into the City’s Most Stylish Expat Homes
Books | Interiors | Morocco

Inside Marrakesh a Window into the City’s Most Stylish Expat Homes

Bywellmadeafrica 16th October 20203rd November 2020

Inside Marrakesh: Enchanting Homes and Gardens is a lavish book that offers a window into some of…

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Little Africa Paris An Alternative Cultural Guide to the City of Light
Africa | Books | Culture | Lifestyle

Little Africa Paris An Alternative Cultural Guide to the City of Light

Bywellmadeafrica 17th July 201822nd April 2021

As its name suggests Little Africa Paris is a handy pocket guide that connects you to Paris’s…

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Fashion Book Questions The Phrase Not African Enough
Books | Kenya | Lifestyle

Fashion Book Questions The Phrase Not African Enough

Bywellmadeafrica 6th June 201813th July 2020

What does it mean to be an ‘African designer’? Is it the fabrics you use, or earthy…

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BEAUTIFUL: Portraits of Black Beauty By Mario Epanya
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BEAUTIFUL: Portraits of Black Beauty By Mario Epanya

Bywellmadeafrica 12th May 20179th December 2019

If you are follower of African fashion, style and beauty, then you are probably familiar with the…

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Books: Fashion Illustration Africa Art Book Introducing A New Generation

Bywellmadeafrica 30th September 20168th July 2020

Fashion Illustration is a creative discipline that in recent years has captured the imagination of fashion lovers…

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Books: Africa Rising Fashion, Design and Lifestyle from Africa

Bywellmadeafrica 26th September 20168th July 2020

Africa Rising is a new book edited by publishers Gestalten and South African based design platform, Design Indaba, which…

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Books: African Catwalk Captures Africa’s Fast-Growing Fashion Industry

Bywellmadeafrica 17th August 20168th July 2020

African Catwalk is a new book by award-winning photographer Per-Anders Pettersson, that takes the viewer on a…

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Book: Modern African Food And Recipes From The Groundnut Cookbook
Africa | Books | Food & Drink

Book: Modern African Food And Recipes From The Groundnut Cookbook

Bywellmadeafrica 16th September 20153rd July 2020

Whilst passing through Waterstones Piccadilly, my eye was drawn to a colourful book display positioned in front…

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Competition Winner

Bywellmadeafrica 29th July 20152nd July 2020

Congratulations to Yolanda Salimu, who won the competition. A signed copy of Contemporary Design Africa is on…

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Books | Competitions . Offers . Giveaways

Win A Copy of Contemporary Design Africa: Competition Now Closed.

Bywellmadeafrica 13th July 20152nd July 2020

To celebrate the publication of Contemporary Design Africa, I have a signed copy to give away to…

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Design: Celebrating Africa Day With The Official Publication Of Contemporary Design Africa

Bywellmadeafrica 25th May 201529th June 2020

[Main image credit: Centro de Artes Africana, Wooden Vessels – courtesy Deborah Mason for Aid to Artisans] Today…

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Books: Contemporary Design Africa Sneak Peek

Bywellmadeafrica 6th May 201523rd June 2020

Contemporary Design Africa [Coming Soon] [Images credit: Contemporary Design Africa – Tapiwa Matsinde] Woo hoo, just received…

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Contemporary Design Africa Book Modern African Home Decor And Design

Bywellmadeafrica 2nd February 201529th June 2020

Back in September 2014 I hinted at some news I was looking forward to sharing a few…

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Books: Introducing Contemporary Design Africa

Bywellmadeafrica 2nd February 201522nd June 2020

Contemporary Design Africa  [Image credit: Contemporary Design Africa, Cover – Thames & Hudson] Back in September 2014…

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Books: Remix: Decorating with Culture, Objects and Soul

Bywellmadeafrica 21st November 201312th June 2020

AphroChic – Remix: Decorating with Culture, Objects and Soul [Image credit: Remix: Decorating with Culture, Objects and…

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Books | Lifestyle

Books: Angels in Africa a Photographic Journey 

Bywellmadeafrica 8th March 20126th May 2020

Angels in Africa [Reflections] [Image credit: Angels in Africa, book cover – Beth O’Donnell] I read constantly…

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Books | Lesotho | Lifestyle

Books: La Maison – Fashion Photographer Koto Bolofo Documenting Hermes’ Rich Heritage

Bywellmadeafrica 3rd June 201122nd April 2020

Koto Bolofo [Lesotho] [Image credit: Koto Bolofo – La Maison] Koto Bolofo is one of the most prolific…

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Food & Drink: Dorah Sithole Cooking from Cape to Cairo

Bywellmadeafrica 24th March 201121st April 2020

Dorah Sithole [South Africa] [Image source: Tafelberg] Whether it’s a steaming plate of sadza ne nyama, a…

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