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Congo | Fashion | Lifestyle | Menswear

Books: The Gentlemen of Bacongo

Bywellmadeafrica 15th June 201213th May 2020

Gentlemen of Bacongo [The Congo] [Image credit: Gentlemen of Bacongo – Daniele Tamagni] Every time the ‘Gentlemen of…

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Accessories | Fashion | Lifestyle | Namibia

Accessories: Schier Shoes Herero Advertising Campaign

Bywellmadeafrica 23rd April 20128th May 2020

Schier Shoes [Namibia]   Lately, the unique style of Namibia’s Herero Women has been the inspiration for…

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Books | Lifestyle

Books: Angels in Africa a Photographic Journey 

Bywellmadeafrica 8th March 20126th May 2020

Angels in Africa [Reflections] [Image credit: Angels in Africa, book cover – Beth O’Donnell] I read constantly…

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Lifestyle | Zimbabwe

Lifestyle: Shumba Inc Hand Felted Products Made In Zimbabwe

Bywellmadeafrica 14th February 20126th May 2020

Shumba Inc [Zimbabwe] [Image credit: Kissing Couple Card – Shumba Inc] No words are necessary with this…

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Lifestyle | Mauritius

Lifestyle: Miller Harris Collaboration With Le Touessrok Resort

Bywellmadeafrica 13th January 20124th May 2020

Miller Harris/Le Touessrok [Mauritius] [Image source: Miller Harris Cardamon Sucre Candle – Red Online] In search of…

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Africa Inspired | Lifestyle

Lifestyle: Luxury Handcrafted Paper Notebooks

Bywellmadeafrica 9th January 20124th May 2020

Lovely Notebooks [Africa Inspired] [Image credits: top and bottom left, Africa Range; bottom right, Signature Range –…

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Africa Inspired | Culture | Lifestyle

Lifestyle: Photographer Mario Gerth African Portraits Collection

Bywellmadeafrica 20th December 20111st May 2020

Mario Gerth – African Portraits [Africa Inspired]      It goes without saying that artists and photographers…

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Lifestyle | South Africa

Lifestyle: Freshly Found Vintage Paper Inspired Christmas Decor

Bywellmadeafrica 5th December 20111st May 2020

Freshly Found [South Africa] For a quirkier, vintage-inspired look and feel to your Christmas décor then Freshly Found has…

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Ghana | Lifestyle

Lifestyle: Novica Artisans Christmas Tree Decorations Made in Ghana

Bywellmadeafrica 5th December 20111st May 2020

Novica Artisans – Victor Yao Delanyo / Francis Agbete [Ghana] [Image credits: top, Celebration Masks; bottom, Festive…

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Eswatini | Fashion | Lifestyle | Swaziland

Lifestyle: Lanvin Dolls In Collaboration with Dessine L’Espoir 

Bywellmadeafrica 6th October 201129th April 2020

Lanvin / Dessine L’Espoir [Eswatini / Swaziland] Lanvin, acknowledged as the longest-running couture fashion house, recently launched its…

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Africa Inspired | Lifestyle

Lifestyle: Baobab Collection Luxury Candles Inspired by Africa

Bywellmadeafrica 24th September 201129th April 2020

Baobab Collection [Africa Inspired] What an unexpectedly busy week it’s turned out to be; and as it…

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Lifestyle | South Africa

Beauty: Frazer Parfum Engaging the Senses

Bywellmadeafrica 27th June 201127th April 2020

Frazer Parfum [South Africa] [Image credit: Frazer Parfume] Shrouded in mystery and intrigue; the art of perfumery…

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Africa Inspired | Ghana | Lifestyle | Textiles

Lifestyle: Threads of Change Mud and Wax Cloth Mobile and Tablet Sleeves

Bywellmadeafrica 8th June 201127th April 2020

Threads of Change [Africa Inspired] Once upon a time you could just put your mobile into your…

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Books | Lesotho | Lifestyle

Books: La Maison – Fashion Photographer Koto Bolofo Documenting Hermes’ Rich Heritage

Bywellmadeafrica 3rd June 201122nd April 2020

Koto Bolofo [Lesotho] [Image credit: Koto Bolofo – La Maison] Koto Bolofo is one of the most prolific…

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Decor | Lifestyle | Zimbabwe

Decor: Shumba Inc Felt Wall-Hangings

Bywellmadeafrica 24th May 201122nd April 2020

Shumba Inc [Zimbabwe] [Image credit: Wall-hanging – Shumba Inc] Brighten up the walls of a nursery or…

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Lifestyle | South Africa | Swaziland

Lifestyle: An African Inspired Christmas

Bywellmadeafrica 3rd December 20109th July 2020

Tintsaba [Swaziland] [Image credits: Tintsaba] Getting ready to trim the tree? Christmas is a time for giving, receiving…

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Congo | Lifestyle | South Africa | Zimbabwe

Lifestyle: Heartfelt Products by Heartworks

Bywellmadeafrica 1st December 20107th December 2019

Heartworks [Zimbabwe/Congo/South Africa] [Image credit: Heartworks] Today is the first of December, and World AIDS Day. Marking…

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Lifestyle | Nigeria

Lifestyle: The Perfect Invitation by Ijorere

Bywellmadeafrica 24th November 20107th December 2019

Ijorere, The Invitation [Nigeria] Ijorere’s creator, American born Ola-Tokunbo turned to her Nigerian heritage for a name that…

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Beauty And Wellbeing | Lifestyle | South Africa

Beauty: Moya Luxurious African Spa Products

Bywellmadeafrica 8th October 201027th April 2020

Moya [South Africa] [Image credit: Moya] Meaning soul or wind, Moya is a luxurious range of professional African spa…

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Food & Drink | Ghana | Lifestyle

Food &Drink: Divine Chocolate Made with Ghanaian Cocoa

Bywellmadeafrica 1st October 20103rd May 2023

Divine Chocolate [Ghana] [Image credits: Divine Chocolate] Fairtrade packaging has often meant a palette of natural earthy colours…

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