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Accessories | Jewellery | Kenya

Jewellery: Adèle Dejak Contemporary African Jewelry

Bywellmadeafrica 9th September 201129th April 2020

Adèle Dejak [Kenya] [Image credit: Adèle Dejak] ‘Lots and lots of Africa with an injection of European influences’…

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Accessories | Kenya

Accessories: Fashion. Love, Africa Turning Discarded Plastic Into Stylish Bags

Bywellmadeafrica 11th July 201127th April 2020

Fashion. love, Africa [Africa Inspired] [Image credit: Fashion. love, Africa] Africa is a continent of great paradoxes;…

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Accessories | Kenya

Accessories: Aspiga Stylish Leather Sandals Handcrafted in Kenya

Bywellmadeafrica 5th July 201127th April 2020

Aspiga [Kenya] I’ve just painted my toenails in the most delicious, sizzling hot shade of fuchsia pink….

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Jewellery | Kenya

Jewellery: Artist Njee Muturi’s Cutlery Creations

Bywellmadeafrica 30th June 201127th April 2020

Njee Muturi [Kenya] [Image credits: Fork bangles – African Colours – Njee Muturi] Ever wondered what jewellery made…

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Accessories | Ethiopia | Kenya | Liberia | Menswear

Accessories: Oliberté Footwear Profiled on CNN

Bywellmadeafrica 10th June 201127th April 2020

Oliberté [Ethiopia / Kenya / Liberia] [Image credit: Oliberté] ‘…we never have and still don’t see an Africa…

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Fashion | Kenya

Fashion: Lalesso Distinctive Kanga Prints Meet Laidback Summer Chic

Bywellmadeafrica 10th June 201127th April 2020

Lalesso [Kenya] [Image credit: Marefu Dress – Lalesso] Implementing a strategy of focussing solely on producing perennially summer…

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Kenya | Travel

Travel: Giraffe Manor Luxury Boutique Hotel Set in An Indigenous Forest

Bywellmadeafrica 25th May 201122nd April 2020

Giraffe Manor [Kenya] [Image credit: Giraffe Manor] As is so often the way, one post leads to…

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Accessories | Kenya

Accessories: Sandstorm Kenya Luxury Leather Accessories

Bywellmadeafrica 10th May 201122nd April 2020

Sandstorm Kenya [Kenya] [Image credit: Sandstorm Kenya – catalogue] Starting life as a maker of luxury tents…

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Fashion | Kenya | Tanzania

Fashion: ASOS Africa Produced by SOKO Kenya

Bywellmadeafrica 29th March 201121st April 2020

ASOS Africa/SOKO Kenya [Kenya/Tanzania] [Image credit: The Green Room – ASOS Africa] The Green Room is fashion retail…

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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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Accessories | Africa Inspired | Fashion | Kenya

Accessories: Vivienne Westwood  eco-friendly Shoppers for Gold Label

Bywellmadeafrica 22nd March 201121st April 2020

Vivienne Westwood/ International Trade Centre [Kenya] [Image credits: Shoppers – Vivienne Westwood] …I know I’m rather late…

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Fashion | Ghana | Kenya

Fashion: Sustainable Underwear

Bywellmadeafrica 19th January 20119th December 2019

David Adjaye for Pact [Ghana/Kenya]     [Image source: Dezeen] More known for adding to a city…

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Kenya | Travel

Travel: Tribe, Kenya’s Luxury Boutique Hotel  

Bywellmadeafrica 16th November 20107th December 2019

Tribe [Kenya] [Image source: kiwi collection] Wow… what a stunning luxury boutique hotel that celebrates hip, chic…

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Accessories | Kenya | Zanzibar

Accessories: Doreen Mashika Fashion Footwear Zanzibar

Bywellmadeafrica 4th November 20107th December 2019

Doreen Mashika [Zanzibar] [Image credit: Doreen Mashika] Describing her style as ‘Afro Vintage’ influenced by a ‘glut…

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east Africa | Fashion | Kenya

Fashion: SUNO Style Fashion Made From Khanga Fabric

Bywellmadeafrica 3rd November 20107th December 2019

SUNO [Kenya] [Image credits: SUNO Spring Summer 2009] African flavour with a retro Americana twist is one…

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Accessories | Jewellery | Kenya

Accessories: Made Unique Ethical Jewellery Made in Africa

Bywellmadeafrica 4th October 201027th April 2020

MU (Made Unique) [Kenya] [Image credits: Stone earrings, Jellyfish Pendant and Statement Choker – MADE] The launch…

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