Pino Nord’s Bold Afro Scandi Graphic Black and White Prints Made In Kenya
Bold graphic black and white prints with a distinctive Afro-Scandi aesthetic characterise the designs of Pino Nord,…
Johanna Bramble Handwoven Interior Textiles Balancing Tradition and Modernity
Johanna Bramble is a textile designer who creates luxurious handwoven textiles based on Senegal’s ancestral weaving traditions….
Vibrant West African Textile Inspired Umbrellas
Living in a country where it tends to rain a lot, having an umbrella to hand is…
The Ninevites Crafting Bold Geometric Rugs that Weave a Beautiful Story
During my time in Johannesburg as guest curator of the Sanlam Handmade Contemporary Fair I got to…
Nzuri Textiles Weaving a Brand of Sustainable Luxury
Nzuri is an ethically conscious luxury textiles brand that is immersed in ancient hand weaving traditions…
AMWA Designs Translating Ancient Adinkra Symbols Into Modern Textiles
Ancient Adinkra symbols and the wisdom of Ghanaian proverbs serve as the decorative backdrop to a collection…
Africa | Interiors | Masterclass | Textiles
Eva Sonaike’s Tips On Decorating With African Fabric
African textiles offer a fascinating array of colours, patterns, and textures that can instantly transform an interior. But with…
Graham and Green Chic African Print and Velvet Cocktail Chairs
Currently crushing on these gorgeous Cocktail chairs from UK retailer Graham and Green. The chairs are upholstered…
Kheyameya Textile Project Celebrates The Ancient Art Of Egyptian Appliqué
The ancient art of Egyptian appliqué has inspired a textile project called Kheyameya. Kheyameya refers to the…
Design | Kenya | Nigeria | Textiles | The Gambia
Design: Designer Ifeanyi Oganwu and Artist Pheobe Boswell Collaborate with Toghal Textiles
Dotted around the lounge at 1:54 Contemporary African Art Fair was a collection of colourful, contemporary seating…
Design | Ghana | Textiles | West Africa
Design: Mimi Plange Channels Classic West African Inspiration For Roche Bobois
[Image credit: Mimi Plange x Roche Bobois Asante Doll Army Ice Blue] Fashion designer Mimi Plange has…
Textiles: L.Solstice By Yemi Awosile Weaving Textiles and Culture
Experimental textile designer Yemi Awosile introduces L. Solstice, a limited-edition collection of hand-dyed and printed scarves produced…
Decor | Design | Events | South Africa | Textiles
Events: Chic Afrique Interior Design Inspiration at 100% Design South Africa
100% Design South Africa [South Africa] [Image credit: Picture Africa – 100% Design SA] August heralds the start of…
Accessories | Menswear | Nigeria | Textiles
Fashion: Ethnik by T.O. Weaves Aso Oke to Combine Tradition & Modernity
Ethink by T.O. [Nigeria] [Image credits: Ethnik by T.O. – Tunde Olowabi Studios] Ethnik by T.O. is…
Textiles: Interior Designer Ghislaine Vinas Designs ShweShwe Wallpaper For Flavor Paper
ShweShwe is an awarding winning wallpaper designed by interior designer Ghislaine Viñas for Flavor Paper. Born in…
Events: Support Textile Brand Kouamo To Kickstarter Success
Kouamo [Image credit: Bangou Collection – Kouamo] London-based textiles brand, Koumao recently launched a Kickstarter campaign and…
Events: “Picture Africa” – A Celebration of African Creativity at Decorex, Cape Town
Picture Africa [South Africa] [Image credits: Picture Africa – Marianne Fassler Resort 16 Collection, Photography by Paul…
Textiles: Modern South African Design The Ardmore Collection By Halsted
Luxury South African textiles and lifestyle brand Halsted introduced The Ardmore Collection of textiles and interior accessories…
Decor: KuDu’s Contemporary African Spring/Summer Style
KuDu Spring/Summer Edit [Image credit: Mungo Itawuli cotton flat-weave bath sheet – KuDu] Spring has begun bringing with…
Textiles: Eva Sonaike Introduces the FALOMO Collection Inspired by Mid-Century African Architecture
Eva Sonaike [Image credit: FALOMO collection – Eva Sonaike] London- based textile design studio, Eva Sonaike…