Skip to content
atelier 55 – The Curators of Contemporary African Design, Craft, Decor, Homeware & Interiors
  • STORIESExpand
    • Design + InteriorsExpand
      • Design
      • Decor
      • Ceramics
      • Textiles
      • Basketry
      • Interiors
      • Architecture
      • Africa Inspired
    • StyleExpand
      • Jewellery
      • Fashion
      • Accessories
    • LifestyleExpand
      • Lifestyle
      • Beauty And Wellbeing
    • CultureExpand
      • Art
      • Books
      • Food & Drink
      • Events
      • Exhibitions
    • Travel
    • Interviews
    • Musings
  • Podcast
  • CURATION & PROCUREMENTExpand
    • Advising On African Design
    • Sourcing African Design & Craft
  • Contemporary Design Africa
Contact Us
atelier 55 – The Curators of Contemporary African Design, Craft, Decor, Homeware & Interiors
Books | Botswana | Egypt | Eswatini | Ethiopia | Food | Food & Drink | Ghana | Kenya | Lesotho | Malawi | Morocco | Mozambique | Nigeria | Senegal | South Africa | Swaziland | Zambia | Zanzibar | Zimbabwe

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…

Read More Food & Drink: Dorah Sithole Cooking from Cape to CairoContinue

Decor | South Africa | Textiles

Textiles: Clinton Friedman’s Photographic Prints on Textiles

Bywellmadeafrica 21st March 201121st April 2020

Clinton Friedman [South Africa]  [Image credit: Subtraction Collection – Clinton Friedman] Finally… the time has come to shed…

Read More Textiles: Clinton Friedman’s Photographic Prints on TextilesContinue

Food | Food & Drink | Gourmet | South Africa

Food & Drink: The Khaya Cookie Company’s Tasty Treats

Bywellmadeafrica 3rd February 201121st April 2020

The Khaya Cookie Company [South Africa] [Image credit: The Khaya Cookie Company] The annoying thing about cookies…

Read More Food & Drink: The Khaya Cookie Company’s Tasty TreatsContinue

Botswana | Design | South Africa

Design: Sidney Molepo Furniture Designs

Bywellmadeafrica 26th January 201111th December 2019

Sidney Molepo     It all starts with a sketch… that effectively communicates the simplicity and visual…

Read More Design: Sidney Molepo Furniture DesignsContinue

Food & Drink | South Africa

Food & Drink: Raising a Glass with Thandi Wines

Bywellmadeafrica 26th January 201111th December 2019

Thandi Wines [South Africa]   [Image credit: Thandi Wines] The Xhosa word for ‘nurturing love’ Thandi is the name given…

Read More Food & Drink: Raising a Glass with Thandi WinesContinue

Beauty And Wellbeing | South Africa

Wisdom of Africa, Holistic Pampering Skincare

Bywellmadeafrica 17th January 201121st April 2020

Wisdom of Africa [South Africa] [Image credits: Wisdom of Africa] Looking to rejuvenate mind, body and soul as…

Read More Wisdom of Africa, Holistic Pampering SkincareContinue

Accessories | Fashion | South Africa

Accessories: Luxury Leather Creations

Bywellmadeafrica 17th December 20109th December 2019

Missibaba [South Africa]     [Image source: shop-label] Take a trip into the Wild Wild West via…

Read More Accessories: Luxury Leather CreationsContinue

Fashion | South Africa

Fashion: David Tlale Defined by A Touch of Theatrics

Bywellmadeafrica 8th December 20109th December 2019

David Tlale [South Africa]     [Image credits: David Tlale] David Tlale is one of those designers who…

Read More Fashion: David Tlale Defined by A Touch of TheatricsContinue

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…

Read More Lifestyle: An African Inspired ChristmasContinue

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…

Read More Lifestyle: Heartfelt Products by HeartworksContinue

Decor | South Africa

Design: Mud Studio’s Earthy Chandeliers

Bywellmadeafrica 30th November 20107th December 2019

Mud Studio [South Africa] [Image credit: Mud Studio via Bellissimo] I was intrigued by the elements and…

Read More Design: Mud Studio’s Earthy ChandeliersContinue

Jewellery | South Africa

Jewellery: African Romance Diamond Jewellery Collections

Bywellmadeafrica 22nd November 20107th December 2019

African Romance [South Africa] [Image credits: Red Carpet Collection – African Romance] Irresistible, elegant, charming – say African…

Read More Jewellery: African Romance Diamond Jewellery CollectionsContinue

Fashion | South Africa

Fashion: Stoned Cherrie Channelling Afro-Urban Glamour

Bywellmadeafrica 8th November 201028th April 2020

Stoned Cherrie [South Africa] [Image credits: Spring/Summer 2010/2011 Simon Deiner] I always get a sense of nostalgia when viewing Stoned…

Read More Fashion: Stoned Cherrie Channelling Afro-Urban GlamourContinue

Accessories | Jewellery | South Africa

Jewellery: Kirsten Goss Luscious Gemstone Jewels

Bywellmadeafrica 5th November 20107th December 2019

Kirsten Goss [South Africa] [Image credits: Kirsten Goss] I first came across Kirsten Goss’ creations five or so years…

Read More Jewellery: Kirsten Goss Luscious Gemstone JewelsContinue

South Africa | Travel

Travel: One&Only Cape Town

Bywellmadeafrica 1st November 20107th December 2019

One&Only Cape Town [South Africa] The über-stylish One&Only Resorts is a favourite brand of mine, with an impressive portfolio…

Read More Travel: One&Only Cape TownContinue

Food & Drink | South Africa

Food & Drink: It Started with a Label

Bywellmadeafrica 22nd October 201020th February 2024

Boer & Brit [South Africa] [Image credit: Boer & Brit] I am a sucker for great-looking packaging…

Read More Food & Drink: It Started with a LabelContinue

Accessories | Fashion | South Africa

Accessories: Stylish Hats from Milliner Albertus Swanepoel

Bywellmadeafrica 22nd October 201020th February 2024

Albertus Swanepoel [South Africa] [Image source: Carolina Herrera Fall 2008 collaboration, denverpost.com] “Hats are like sunglasses. They detract and…

Read More Accessories: Stylish Hats from Milliner Albertus SwanepoelContinue

Accessories | Jewellery | South Africa

Jewellery: St-Erasmus Opulent Jewellery Creations

Bywellmadeafrica 15th October 201010th May 2023

St-Erasmus [South Africa] [Image credit: St-Erasmus] Prior to becoming the jewellery designer name on everyone’s lips when the ever-stylish…

Read More Jewellery: St-Erasmus Opulent Jewellery CreationsContinue

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…

Read More Beauty: Moya Luxurious African Spa ProductsContinue

Page navigation

Previous PagePrevious 1 … 6 7 8
Search

ABOUT

atelier 55 is an award-winning inspirational design and lifestyle resource that shines the spotlight on contemporary design, creativity and lifestyle from and inspired by Africa.

Meet Tapiwa

Atelier Fifty Five by Tapiwa Matsinde African design consultant Liz Riley Photography

Categories

Archives

LISTEN TO THE PODCAST

GET THE BOOK… AND

Contemporary Design Africa - Tapiwa Matsinde

Get posts delivered to your inbox

Enter your email address:

Delivered by FeedBurner

Recent Posts

  • Championing Conservation and Social Impact with Raffia and Wild Silk Textiles
  • Are the terms ‘African Design’ and ‘African Designer’ still relevant when referring to work and contemporary designers and makers from the continent?
  • Warm, Soulful and Stylish Interiors Set the Tone for The Africa Centre’s New Look
  • A House Among The Trees Provides a Tranquil Haven
  • Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Wishes
  • Home
  • Stories
  • Podcast
  • The Book: Contemporary Design Africa
  • Our story
  • Contact
Instagram Email

Copyright © 2026 · atelier 55 - The Curators of Contemporary African Design, Craft, Decor, Homeware & Interiors · Hearten Made

Privacy Policy | Terms
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Cookie settingsACCEPT
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT
Scroll to top
  • Home
  • Stories
  • Podcast
  • Our story
  • The Book: Contemporary Design Africa
  • Advising On African Design
  • Product Sourcing & Procurement
  • Meet Tapiwa
  • Contact
Instagram Pinterest