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atelier 55 – The Curators of Contemporary African Design, Craft, Decor, Homeware & Interiors
All-Natural, Zero Toxin Eco-Luxury Skin Care Inspired by Africa
Beauty And Wellbeing | Ghana | Lifestyle

All-Natural, Zero Toxin Eco-Luxury Skin Care Inspired by Africa

Bywellmadeafrica 1st September 202131st August 2021

Unless we protect it the changing seasons can have harmful effects on the long-term health of our…

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Ghana’s Timeless Craft Traditions Meet Contemporary Design in Lighting and Textiles
Design | Ghana

Ghana’s Timeless Craft Traditions Meet Contemporary Design in Lighting and Textiles

Bywellmadeafrica 19th March 20217th July 2021

Ghana is a country known for its rich craft heritage in weaving and textiles. Highlighting this heritage…

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Woodturner Darren Appiagyei Revealing the Natural Beauty of Wood
Decor | Ghana

Woodturner Darren Appiagyei Revealing the Natural Beauty of Wood

Bywellmadeafrica 10th June 202010th June 2020

The first thing I thought when I some of these vessels was that they are ceramics. The…

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Simply Stylish Baskets Handwoven in Ghana
Basket Weaving | Decor | Ghana

Simply Stylish Baskets Handwoven in Ghana

Bywellmadeafrica 29th May 202029th May 2020

While catching up on the latest international tradeshows I came across some simple elegant baskets by Twenty…

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Designer Masks to Keep You Safe and Fashionable
Accessories | Fashion | Ghana | Nigeria

Designer Masks to Keep You Safe and Fashionable

Bywellmadeafrica 20th May 202020th May 2020

To say it’s been an ‘interesting’ few months would be a gross understatement as life as we…

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The Elaborate Ancient Craftsmanship Of Handmade Batik Textiles
Culture | Ghana | Textiles

The Elaborate Ancient Craftsmanship Of Handmade Batik Textiles

Bywellmadeafrica 29th April 20204th May 2020

Batik is an ancient textile production technique with roots in Indonesia. In Africa batik has a long…

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A Bright and Airy Contemporary Designer Home in Ghana
Ghana | Interiors | Travel

A Bright and Airy Contemporary Designer Home in Ghana

Bywellmadeafrica 20th March 202014th July 2020

Described on Airbnb as being a unique designer oasis the bright and airy home of Nana Amu…

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Nokware All Natural African Skincare Inspired by Grandma
Beauty And Wellbeing | Ghana

Nokware All Natural African Skincare Inspired by Grandma

Bywellmadeafrica 22nd January 202021st July 2020

Nokware is a natural skincare brand born out of a generational legacy of formulating products using traditional…

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Anita Quansah Hand-Embellished Raffia Slippers
Accessories | Ghana | Nigeria

Anita Quansah Hand-Embellished Raffia Slippers

Bywellmadeafrica 22nd November 201922nd May 2020

I just had to stop for a second to feast my eyes on these too cute for…

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7 Designers and Artists Inspired by Scarification
Accessories | Art | Ceramics | Design | Ghana | Nigeria | South Africa | Textiles

7 Designers and Artists Inspired by Scarification

Bywellmadeafrica 10th July 20199th December 2019

Contemporary African designers and artists inspired by scarification and referencing the ancient African tradition in their work….

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Traditional African Art Referenced In David Adjaye Architectural Designs
Architecture | Art | Ghana

Traditional African Art Referenced In David Adjaye Architectural Designs

Bywellmadeafrica 26th June 20199th December 2019

Marrying the old with the new British/Ghanaian architect Sir David Adjaye brings the beauty and elegance of…

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9 Designers Crafting A Well Made In Africa Aesthetic
Accessories | Africa | Ceramics | Decor | Design | Ethiopia | Fashion | Ghana | Kenya | Morocco | Nigeria | Senegal | Textiles

9 Designers Crafting A Well Made In Africa Aesthetic

Bywellmadeafrica 29th May 20199th December 2019

Atelier Fifty Five spotlights the work of 9 dynamic designers whose innovative use of Africa’s diverse craft…

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7 African Designers and Artists Embracing Pattern Play
Art | Fashion | Ghana | Kenya | Morocco | Nigeria | South Africa | Textiles

7 African Designers and Artists Embracing Pattern Play

Bywellmadeafrica 1st May 20199th December 2019

Across Africa bold, colourful and intricate patterns can be found throughout fabric and surface designsthat reach back through…

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Design Inspired by the Decorative Forms Of Adinkra Symbols
Accessories | Decor | Design | Food & Drink | Ghana | Jewellery | South Africa

Design Inspired by the Decorative Forms Of Adinkra Symbols

Bywellmadeafrica 27th April 20199th December 2019

As I highlighted in a previous editorial on Adinkra symbols are a much-referenced communication system that has endured…

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AMWA Designs Patterned Textiles Bring A Touch of African Wisdom to a Corporate Restaurant
Ghana | Interiors | Textiles

AMWA Designs Patterned Textiles Bring A Touch of African Wisdom to a Corporate Restaurant

Bywellmadeafrica 20th March 201920th May 2020

On Friday 8th March I got to unveil the new look atelier 55 to a group of…

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Adinkra Symbols Writing Traditions Connecting the Verbal and Visual
Ghana

Adinkra Symbols Writing Traditions Connecting the Verbal and Visual

Bywellmadeafrica 20th March 20199th December 2019

Adinkra symbols are an ancient Asante writing system, identified by the decorative, graphic forms making up each…

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Studio Badge Ghana Interior Elegant Accessories Combining Wood And Concrete
Decor | Design | Ghana

Studio Badge Ghana Interior Elegant Accessories Combining Wood And Concrete

Bywellmadeafrica 2nd January 20199th December 2019

Studio Badge in Ghana creates chic lifestyle accessories for the modern home. Bearing a minimalist aesthetic underpinned…

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Pamper Your Skin With 54 Thrones Botanical Skincare Made In Africa
Africa | Beauty And Wellbeing | Ghana | Morocco | Nigeria

Pamper Your Skin With 54 Thrones Botanical Skincare Made In Africa

Bywellmadeafrica 17th October 20189th December 2019

More and more people are shunning chemically formulated on the shelf beauty products in favour of natural,…

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The Baba Tree Basket Company
Basket Weaving | Decor | Ghana

The Baba Tree Basket Company

Bywellmadeafrica 15th August 20189th December 2019

Bolgatanga in Ghana’s Upper East Region is synonymous with basket weaving, and the distinctive round-bellied Bolga Market…

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AAKS x UNHCR Weaving For Change
Basket Weaving | Burkina Faso | Ghana | Mali

AAKS x UNHCR Weaving For Change

Bywellmadeafrica 5th March 20189th December 2019

Luxury artisanal accessory brand AAKS has launched a stunning home decor collection inspired by the theme Weaving…

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