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Kova’s Timeless Stylish Leather Accessories Made in Namibia
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Kova’s Timeless Stylish Leather Accessories Made in Namibia

Byatelier55 8th May 20208th May 2020

Taking its name from the Oshiwambo word ‘onkova’ meaning leather Kova is a premium brand of classically,…

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Architecture: Hilton Windhoek Hotel World Architecture News Hotel of the Year Shortlist 2012 

Byatelier55 13th June 201213th May 2020

Hilton Windhoek Hotel [Namibia] [Image credit: Hilton Windhoek Hotel – Wasserfall Munting Architects via World Architecture News] One of…

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Accessories: Schier Shoes Herero Advertising Campaign

Byatelier55 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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Art: The Flower Series Mosaics Inspired by Elle Decoration South Africa Cover

Byatelier55 25th January 20125th May 2020

Forest Mosaic [Namibia] [Image sources: top, Forest Mosaic Flower Series; bottom, Spring Issue Cover – Elle Decoration South Africa] I tend…

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Textiles: Ibenstein Weavers a Family Heritage of Weaving in Namibia

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Ibenstein Weavers [Namibia] [Image credit: Ibenstein Weavers] With a weaving heritage spanning over 50 years, Ibenstein Weavers is a…

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Accessories | Botswana | Jewellery | Namibia | South Africa

Jewellery: The Shining Light Awards Collection of Diamond Creations

Byatelier55 1st April 201121st April 2020

The Shining Light Awards collection [South Africa]: Overall winner – David Atho Moatisi    It is a sad…

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