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Opulent Vibrant Patterned Prints Inspired by the Congo Forest
Democratic Republic Of Congo | Textiles

Opulent Vibrant Patterned Prints Inspired by the Congo Forest

Bywellmadeafrica 18th September 20209th October 2020

The flora and fauna of the Congolese rainforest are the inspiration behind an opulent collection of vibrant…

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Kilubukila Mandombe Collection Revitalises Kuba Cloth Textiles Through Congolese Language, Craft and Design
Democratic Republic Of Congo | Textiles

Kilubukila Mandombe Collection Revitalises Kuba Cloth Textiles Through Congolese Language, Craft and Design

Bywellmadeafrica 25th March 202017th March 2021

Mandombé meaning ‘That which is black’ is a script that was created in 1978 in Mbanza-Ngungu in…

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6 Exciting New Generation African Artists to Know
Art | Democratic Republic Of Congo | Kenya | Morocco | Mozambique | Nigeria | Senegal | Zimbabwe

6 Exciting New Generation African Artists to Know

Bywellmadeafrica 5th June 20199th December 2019

African art is commanding increased attention on the international stage. We highlight 6 new generation African artists…

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Accessories | Democratic Republic Of Congo | Giving Back | Jewellery

Jewellery: Fonderie 47 Transforming Weapons of War into Luxury Jewelry

Bywellmadeafrica 13th March 20127th May 2020

Fonderie 47 [Design For Change]   Transforming the tools of destruction into ones of prosperity by using…

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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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Democratic Republic Of Congo | Textiles

Textiles: La Petite Congolaise African Print furnishings

Bywellmadeafrica 29th November 20111st May 2020

La Petite Congolaise [Democratic Republic of Congo] [Image credit: Lambert cushion – La Petite Congolaise] During my…

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Democratic Republic Of Congo | Food & Drink

Food & Drink: Original Beans Chocolate at London Chocolate Festival 

Bywellmadeafrica 11th April 201122nd April 2020

Original Beans [Democratic Republic of Congo] [Image credit: Original Beans] Spent a rather indulgent, calorie-busting afternoon with…

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