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Accessories | Eritrea | Ethiopia | Jewellery | Uganda

Jewellery: La Diosa Statement Jewelry for Modern Goddesses

Byatelier55 27th March 201310th June 2020

LA DiOSA [Uganda / Eritrea / Ethiopia]   [Image credit: Kezen Necklace – LA DiOSA] LA DiOSA is a…

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Accessories | Algeria | Design | Jewellery

Jewellery: Shimmering Metals, Sculptural Forms

Byatelier55 20th February 201310th June 2020

[Image credit: Choker – Taher Chemirik/Artsy] Fluid, sculptural pieces formed out of shimmering gold and silver metals…

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Accessories | Egypt | Jewellery

Jewellery: Majestic Adornment Inspired by Egyptian Culture and Tradition

Byatelier55 24th January 20139th June 2020

Azza Fahmy [Egypt] [Image credit: Six Strand Floral and Fruits Collection – Azza Fahmy] 7000 years of Egyptian…

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Accessories | Decor | Jewellery | South Africa

Decor: Thuthuka Jewellery Development Programme

Byatelier55 19th December 20129th June 2020

Thuthuka [South Africa] In September I visited International Jewellery London to see what was happening in the world of…

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Accessories | Jewellery | Sudan

Jewellery: Maya Antoun’s Stunning Jewellery Creations 

Byatelier55 26th October 20128th June 2020

Maya Antoun [Sudan] Fluid, sculptural forms interlaced with segments of fine filigree work defines the stunning jewellery…

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Accessories | Jewellery | Kenya

Jewellery: Chic Adornment Made In Kenya

Byatelier55 17th September 20125th June 2020

Savannah Chic [Kenya] [Image credit: Kikoy Bracelets – Savannah Chic] We may be entering Autumn here in…

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Accessories | Jewellery | Zimbabwe

Jewellery: Avant garde Adornment from Heart 365 Emporium

Byatelier55 15th August 201221st May 2020

Heart 365 Emporium [Tanzania] [Image credit: Uhuru’s Wings Neckpiece – Heart 365 Emporium] A string of approximately…

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Accessories | Botswana | Jewellery

Jewellery: Jewels of the Kalahari

Byatelier55 27th July 201214th May 2020

Jewels of the Kalahari by One Fine Thread [Botswana] [Image credits: One Fine Thread, Jewels of the…

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Accessories | Jewellery | Malawi

Jewellery: Trollbeads Malawi Universal Uniques Collection

Byatelier55 26th June 201213th May 2020

Trollbeads Malawi Universal Uniques Collection [Malawi] [Image credits: Malawi Universal Uniques – Trollbeads] Giving their customers the freedom to customise…

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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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Accessories | Cote D Ivoire | Jewellery

Jewellery: Mickaël Kra Lavish Jewelry and Adornment

Byatelier55 29th March 20127th May 2020

Mickaël Kra [Cote D’Ivoire] [Image credit: Mickaël Kra Jewellery featured in Ghubar Magazine] Whilst on my MA course, in-between…

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Accessories | Democratic Republic Of Congo | Giving Back | Jewellery

Jewellery: Fonderie 47 Transforming Weapons of War into Luxury Jewelry

Byatelier55 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 | Jewellery | South Sudan

Jewellery: The Roots Project Contemporary Beaded Dinka Corset

Byatelier55 24th February 20126th May 2020

The Roots Project [South Sudan]   Absolutely stunning; I am in awe of this draped cape, it…

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Accessories | Jewellery | Nigeria

Jewellery: Mana Dainty and Romantic Jewelry

Byatelier55 13th February 20126th May 2020

Manna [Nigeria] [Image credit: Manna Jewellery] Introduced to Manna through an article in the online magazine, Hornblend, I was instantly…

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Accessories | Jewellery | Kenya

Jewellery: Nasimiyu Upholding Cultural Traditions 

Byatelier55 27th January 20125th May 2020

Nasimiyu [Kenya] [Image credit: Nasimiyu] An abundance of colourful beads strung, woven and twisted together form the…

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Accessories | Jewellery | South Africa

Jewellery: Ida Elsje, Fine Artist Turned Jewelry Designer

Byatelier55 18th January 20125th May 2020

Ida Elsje [South Africa] [Image credit: Editorial – Ida Elsje] I was just browsing africhic.com when I came across…

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Accessories | Jewellery | Nigeria

Jewellery: Mijola Daniel Jewelry Boutique

Byatelier55 12th January 20124th May 2020

Mijola Daniel [Nigeria] [Image credit: Genevieve Magazine shoot 2009 – Mijola Daniel] Situated along London’s fashionable King’s Road…

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Accessories | Jewellery | Zimbabwe

Jewellery: Ndau’s Eclectic Jewelry Collections

Byatelier55 19th December 20111st May 2020

Ndau Collection [Zimbabwe] [Image credit: Peacock Feather and Silver Cuff – The Ndau Collection] I have a…

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Accessories | Jewellery | South Africa

Jewellery: Anton Heunis Modern Vintage Jewelry

Byatelier55 30th November 20111st May 2020

cc Anton Heunis [South Africa]   Exuding an air of charm and sophistication from a bygone era…

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Accessories | Ghana | Jewellery | Nigeria

Jewellery: Anita Quansah London Eco-Adornment

Byatelier55 21st November 201130th April 2020

Anita Quansah London [Nigeria / Ghana] Bold, beautiful, and highly expressive accessories that celebrate the strength of…

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