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atelier 55 – The Curator of Contemporary African Design
Inside Marrakesh a Window into the City’s Most Stylish Expat Homes
Books | Interiors | Morocco

Inside Marrakesh a Window into the City’s Most Stylish Expat Homes

Byatelier55 16th October 20203rd November 2020

Inside Marrakesh: Enchanting Homes and Gardens is a lavish book that offers a window into some of…

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Bouchra Boudoua Ceramics Upholding the Age-Old Techniques of Moroccan Craftsmanship
Ceramics | Decor | Morocco

Bouchra Boudoua Ceramics Upholding the Age-Old Techniques of Moroccan Craftsmanship

Byatelier55 25th September 202030th September 2020

Artist and designer Bouchra Boudoua is upholding the age-old techniques of Moroccan craftsmanship with her patterned ceramic…

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Berber Lodge A Laidback Rural Retreat Near Marrakesh
Interiors | Morocco | Travel

Berber Lodge A Laidback Rural Retreat Near Marrakesh

Byatelier55 15th April 202024th July 2020

A rural retreat in Oumnass located half an hour from Morocco’s vibrant city of Marrakesh, Berber Lodge…

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Royal Mansour a Palace Where Exceptional Hotel Experience and Glamour is Redefined
Interiors | Morocco | Travel

Royal Mansour a Palace Where Exceptional Hotel Experience and Glamour is Redefined

Byatelier55 12th June 201923rd April 2021

It’s hard to believe that Royal Mansour only opened in 2010 the Moroccan palace hotel has a…

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6 Exciting New Generation African Artists to Know
Art | Democratic Republic Of Congo | Kenya | Morocco | Mozambique | Nigeria | Senegal | Zimbabwe

6 Exciting New Generation African Artists to Know

Byatelier55 5th June 20199th December 2019

African art is commanding increased attention on the international stage. We highlight 6 new generation African artists…

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9 Designers Crafting A Well Made In Africa Aesthetic
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9 Designers Crafting A Well Made In Africa Aesthetic

Byatelier55 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

Byatelier55 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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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

Byatelier55 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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Sayra Invites You To Savour The Art And History Of Moroccan Tea Drinking Rituals
Food & Drink | Morocco

Sayra Invites You To Savour The Art And History Of Moroccan Tea Drinking Rituals

Byatelier55 20th July 20189th December 2019

I have mentioned my love of tea several times on the blog. For me, it is about…

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Hicham Lahlou the Designer Championing Awareness of African design on the Global Stage
Design | Morocco

Hicham Lahlou the Designer Championing Awareness of African design on the Global Stage

Byatelier55 30th May 201822nd April 2021

Moroccan designer Hicham Lahlou is one of the leading voices championing awareness of African design on the…

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Zyne Launches Exclusive Luxury Moroccan Slipper Collection For Net-A-Porter
Accessories | Morocco

Zyne Launches Exclusive Luxury Moroccan Slipper Collection For Net-A-Porter

Byatelier55 30th May 201820th May 2020

Luxury footwear ZYNE, known for modernising the traditional Moroccan babouche slipper has launched an exclusive crystal embellished…

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African Furniture Design At Salone del Mobile 2018
Africa | Design | Kenya | Morocco | Nigeria

African Furniture Design At Salone del Mobile 2018

Byatelier55 17th April 20189th December 2019

Salone del Mobile, the prestigious Italian furniture fair opens its doors today offering visitors the very best…

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Zyne Turning Traditional Babouches Into Modern Moroccan Footwear
Accessories | Morocco

Zyne Turning Traditional Babouches Into Modern Moroccan Footwear

Byatelier55 11th April 20189th December 2019

Babouches are a Moroccan slipper style of footwear. In their traditional form, they can be found in…

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Beazley Designs Of The Year 2017
Burkina Faso | Exhibitions | Ghana | Morocco | Nigeria

Beazley Designs Of The Year 2017

Byatelier55 16th February 20189th December 2019

  Sir David Adjaye has been announced as the overall winner of Beazley Design of the Year…

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Africa.Now – Exploring Africa’s Creative Community With Design Indaba
Africa | Cote D Ivoire | Design | Egypt | Ethiopia | Fashion | Ghana | Morocco | Nigeria | Rwanda | Senegal | Uganda

Africa.Now – Exploring Africa’s Creative Community With Design Indaba

Byatelier55 4th October 20172nd March 2021

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPkwUBfKyhA] Having spent the last seven years bringing you some of the names, designs, and services…

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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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Accessories | Competitions . Offers . Giveaways | Morocco | Zimbabwe

Accessories: Calling All Emerging Accessory Designers Enter the Abury Design Experience

Byatelier55 11th March 20167th July 2020

Abury – Abury Design Experience [ADEx]   [Image credit: Abury Design Experience – Abury] If you are…

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Accessories | Morocco

Accessories: Abury Ethical Luxury Where Old World Traditions Meet Cutting Edge Design

Byatelier55 6th July 20152nd July 2020

Abury Collection [Image credit: Berber Collection, Blue and Pink Berber Clutch – Abury] Abury is an ethical luxury…

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Ceramics | Decor | Morocco

Decor: Myriam Mourabit Contemporary Moroccan Ceramics

Byatelier55 30th January 201522nd June 2020

Myriam Mourabit [Morocco] [Image credit: Tagine Ceramics – Myriam Mourabit] Award-winning Moroccan ceramicist Myriam Mourabit creates exquisite…

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Decor | Morocco

Decor: Traditional Moroccan artisanal Skills Meet French Style

Byatelier55 11th April 201311th June 2020

Scènes de lin [Morocco] The beauty of traditional Moroccan artisanal skills is combined with French style to…

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