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atelier 55 – The Curator of Contemporary African Design
Raya’s Bold Fun Statement Gemstone Jewellery
Accessories | Jewellery | Nigeria

Raya’s Bold Fun Statement Gemstone Jewellery

Byatelier55 16th December 202028th April 2021

While directing the home of Eva Sonaike for a magazine photoshoot the textile designer wore some fabulous…

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Traditional and Artisanal African Metalwork Give Rokus Jewellery a Vintage Vibe
Accessories | Cote D Ivoire | Jewellery

Traditional and Artisanal African Metalwork Give Rokus Jewellery a Vintage Vibe

Byatelier55 14th October 202028th April 2021

While visiting Niger, Ivorian/French jewellery designer Marie-Paule Tano came across some antique bronze Akan beads and amethyst…

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Yala Jewellery Handcrafted in Kenya with an Ethical Heart and Soul
Accessories | Jewellery | Kenya

Yala Jewellery Handcrafted in Kenya with an Ethical Heart and Soul

Byatelier55 23rd September 20209th October 2020

Creating as little environmental impact as possible and paying artisans fairly is the mission behind Yala, an…

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The Seductive, Mystical Jewellery Designs by La Falaise Dion, The Queen of Cowries
Accessories | Cote D Ivoire | Interviews | Jewellery

The Seductive, Mystical Jewellery Designs by La Falaise Dion, The Queen of Cowries

Byatelier55 21st August 202028th April 2021

Seductive and mystical are two words that immediately come to mind when you see the elaborate jewellery…

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Omi Woods Jewellery Contemporary Heirlooms Honouring Africa and its Diaspora
Accessories | Africa Inspired | Jewellery

Omi Woods Jewellery Contemporary Heirlooms Honouring Africa and its Diaspora

Byatelier55 12th June 202018th June 2020

I have recently been introduced to Omi Woods, an exquisite collection of jewellery that celebrates our connections…

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Sculptural Wearable Art by Jewellery Designer Ami Doshi Shah
Accessories | Jewellery | Kenya

Sculptural Wearable Art by Jewellery Designer Ami Doshi Shah

Byatelier55 11th February 202016th March 2021

Raw, unconventional, sensual, and conversational are some of the words that come to mind when looking at…

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Eden Diodati Luxury Sustainable Jewellery With A Philanthropic Purpose
Accessories | Jewellery | Rwanda

Eden Diodati Luxury Sustainable Jewellery With A Philanthropic Purpose

Byatelier55 25th September 20199th December 2019

Fashion is an industry in the spotlight over issues around sustainability with regards to fast and throwaway…

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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

Byatelier55 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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Kenyan Artist Evans Mbugua For Chaumet Tresors D’afrique Jewellery Collection
Jewellery | Kenya

Kenyan Artist Evans Mbugua For Chaumet Tresors D’afrique Jewellery Collection

Byatelier55 29th August 20189th December 2019

Trésors d’Afrique translates as Treasures from Africa, and is an ode to past and present, culture and…

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ÀMI Collection Jewellery Collaboration Adele Dejak x Afrominima
Jewellery | Kenya | Nigeria

ÀMI Collection Jewellery Collaboration Adele Dejak x Afrominima

Byatelier55 20th April 20189th December 2019

  Kenyan-based jewellery designer Adele Dejak turns to her Nigerian roots with Àmi, her latest luxury jewellery…

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Inzuki Jewellery A Rwandan Brand Blending Traditional Crafts with Contemporary Design
Accessories | Jewellery | Rwanda

Inzuki Jewellery A Rwandan Brand Blending Traditional Crafts with Contemporary Design

Byatelier55 18th October 201713th July 2020

The traditional crafts of Rwanda are the inspiration behind an up and coming jewellery brand called Inzuki,…

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Sanlam Handmade Contemporary Fair Presents The 2017 Well Made In Africa Exhibitors
Decor | Design | Events | Fashion | Jewellery | Kenya | Morocco | Nigeria | Senegal | South Africa

Sanlam Handmade Contemporary Fair Presents The 2017 Well Made In Africa Exhibitors

Byatelier55 1st September 20179th December 2019

  Earlier this year, I was honoured to have been appointed the guest curator for the prestigious…

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Khiry Afrofuturistic Luxe Jewellery Inspired by the African Diaspora
Accessories | Africa Inspired | Jewellery

Khiry Afrofuturistic Luxe Jewellery Inspired by the African Diaspora

Byatelier55 12th July 201713th July 2020

Khiry is a US-based line of luxury jewellery inspired by the African diaspora. The brand was created…

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Architect Ifeanyi Oganwu Branches Out Into Jewellery Design
Jewellery | Nigeria

Architect Ifeanyi Oganwu Branches Out Into Jewellery Design

Byatelier55 17th February 20179th July 2020

Ifeanyi Oganwu the Nigerian-born architect known for his organic shaped furniture designs has expanded into jewellery design…

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Accessories | Jewellery | Senegal

Jewellery: Senegalese Jewelry Designer’s Shimmering Jewels Handmade in Paris

Byatelier55 11th May 20167th July 2020

Ngone [Senegal / France] [Image credit: Paradiscale Necklace – Ngone] ​ Senegalese jewellery designer Ngone, is best…

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Accessories | Jewellery | Tanzania

Accessories: Doreen Mashika’s Capsule Collection for eBay Germany

Byatelier55 7th July 20152nd July 2020

Doreen Mashika for eBay Germany [Tanzania] [Image credit: Beaded Bracelet – Doreen Mashika for eBay Germany] Some…

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Accessories | Art | Decor | Design | Jewellery | South Africa

Exhibition: Contemporary Design at GUILD Design Fair 2015

Byatelier55 29th January 201524th June 2020

GUILD Design Fair 2015 [South Africa] [Image credit: GUILD Design Fair, Artisan by Watershed – Southern Guild] Following…

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Jewellery: Pichulick Modern South African Jewelry Design Inspired By Travels

Byatelier55 14th November 201420th June 2020

Pichulik is a South African jewellery label that creates jewellery for brave women. The brand was founded…

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Accessories | Jewellery | Tanzania

Jewellery: Contemporary Jewelry, Traditional Craft

Byatelier55 11th March 201412th June 2020

Sidai Designs [Tanzania] Meaning ‘good’ in Maa, the language of the Maasai, ‘Sidai’ is the name given…

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Accessories | Jewellery | Tanzania

Jewellery: Uru Diamonds

Byatelier55 17th December 201312th June 2020

Uru Diamonds [Tanzania] [Image credit: Uru Diamonds] It is no secret the Continent is blessed with diamonds…

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