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Pino Nord’s Bold Afro Scandi Graphic Black and White Prints Made In Kenya
Decor | Kenya | Textiles

Pino Nord’s Bold Afro Scandi Graphic Black and White Prints Made In Kenya

Bywellmadeafrica 26th December 20189th December 2019

Bold graphic black and white prints with a distinctive Afro-Scandi aesthetic characterise the designs of Pino Nord,…

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Johanna Bramble Handwoven Interior Textiles Balancing Tradition and Modernity
Senegal | Textiles

Johanna Bramble Handwoven Interior Textiles Balancing Tradition and Modernity

Bywellmadeafrica 24th October 201817th March 2021

Johanna Bramble is a textile designer who creates luxurious handwoven textiles based on Senegal’s ancestral weaving traditions….

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Vibrant West African Textile Inspired Umbrellas
Accessories | Africa Inspired | Textiles | West Africa

Vibrant West African Textile Inspired Umbrellas

Bywellmadeafrica 22nd August 201830th March 2021

Living in a country where it tends to rain a lot, having an umbrella to hand is…

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The Ninevites Crafting Bold Geometric Rugs that Weave a Beautiful Story
South Africa | Textiles

The Ninevites Crafting Bold Geometric Rugs that Weave a Beautiful Story

Bywellmadeafrica 31st January 20181st April 2021

During my time in Johannesburg as guest curator of the Sanlam Handmade Contemporary Fair I got to…

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Nzuri Textiles Weaving a Brand of Sustainable Luxury
Nigeria | Textiles | West Africa

Nzuri Textiles Weaving a Brand of Sustainable Luxury

Bywellmadeafrica 10th September 20179th December 2019

  Nzuri is an ethically conscious luxury textiles brand that is immersed in ancient hand weaving traditions…

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AMWA Designs Translating Ancient Adinkra Symbols Into Modern Textiles
Ghana | Textiles

AMWA Designs Translating Ancient Adinkra Symbols Into Modern Textiles

Bywellmadeafrica 7th April 20179th December 2019

Ancient Adinkra symbols and the wisdom of Ghanaian proverbs serve as the decorative backdrop to a collection…

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Eva Sonaike’s Tips On Decorating With African Fabric
Africa | Interiors | Masterclass | Textiles

Eva Sonaike’s Tips On Decorating With African Fabric

Bywellmadeafrica 17th March 20179th July 2020

African textiles offer a fascinating array of colours, patterns, and textures that can instantly transform an interior. But with…

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Graham and Green Chic African Print and Velvet Cocktail Chairs
Africa Inspired | Textiles

Graham and Green Chic African Print and Velvet Cocktail Chairs

Bywellmadeafrica 31st January 20179th July 2020

Currently crushing on these gorgeous Cocktail chairs from UK retailer Graham and Green. The chairs are upholstered…

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Kheyameya Textile Project Celebrates The Ancient Art Of Egyptian Appliqué
Egypt | Textiles

Kheyameya Textile Project Celebrates The Ancient Art Of Egyptian Appliqué

Bywellmadeafrica 14th December 20169th July 2020

The ancient art of Egyptian appliqué has inspired a textile project called Kheyameya. Kheyameya refers to the…

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Design | Kenya | Nigeria | Textiles | The Gambia

Design: Designer Ifeanyi Oganwu and Artist Pheobe Boswell Collaborate with Toghal Textiles

Bywellmadeafrica 17th October 20169th July 2020

Dotted around the lounge at 1:54 Contemporary African Art Fair was a collection of colourful, contemporary seating…

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Design | Ghana | Textiles | West Africa

Design: Mimi Plange Channels Classic West African Inspiration For Roche Bobois

Bywellmadeafrica 14th October 20169th July 2020

[Image credit: Mimi Plange x Roche Bobois Asante Doll Army Ice Blue] Fashion designer Mimi Plange has…

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Accessories | Nigeria | Textiles

Textiles: L.Solstice By Yemi Awosile Weaving Textiles and Culture

Bywellmadeafrica 12th October 20169th July 2020

Experimental textile designer Yemi Awosile introduces L. Solstice, a limited-edition collection of hand-dyed and printed scarves produced…

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Decor | Design | Events | South Africa | Textiles

Events: Chic Afrique Interior Design Inspiration at 100% Design South Africa

Bywellmadeafrica 1st August 201620th February 2024

100% Design South Africa [South Africa] [Image credit: Picture Africa – 100% Design SA] August heralds the start of…

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Accessories | Menswear | Nigeria | Textiles

Fashion: Ethnik by T.O. Weaves Aso Oke to Combine Tradition & Modernity

Bywellmadeafrica 28th June 20163rd May 2023

Ethink by T.O. [Nigeria] [Image credits: Ethnik by T.O. – Tunde Olowabi Studios] Ethnik by T.O. is…

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Decor | South Africa | Textiles

Textiles: Interior Designer Ghislaine Vinas Designs ShweShwe Wallpaper For Flavor Paper

Bywellmadeafrica 27th May 20167th July 2020

ShweShwe is an awarding winning wallpaper designed by interior designer Ghislaine Viñas for Flavor Paper. Born in…

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Cameroon | Textiles

Events: Support Textile Brand Kouamo To Kickstarter Success

Bywellmadeafrica 6th May 20167th July 2020

Kouamo [Image credit: Bangou Collection – Kouamo] London-based textiles brand, Koumao recently launched a Kickstarter campaign and…

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Exhibitions | Fashion | South Africa | Textiles

Events: “Picture Africa” – A Celebration of African Creativity at Decorex, Cape Town

Bywellmadeafrica 13th April 20167th July 2020

Picture Africa [South Africa]   [Image credits: Picture Africa – Marianne Fassler Resort 16 Collection, Photography by Paul…

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Decor | South Africa | Textiles

Textiles: Modern South African Design The Ardmore Collection By Halsted

Bywellmadeafrica 25th March 20167th July 2020

Luxury South African textiles and lifestyle brand Halsted introduced The Ardmore Collection of textiles and interior accessories…

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Africa Inspired | Decor | South Africa | Textiles

Decor: KuDu’s Contemporary African Spring/Summer Style

Bywellmadeafrica 21st March 20167th July 2020

KuDu Spring/Summer Edit [Image credit: Mungo Itawuli cotton flat-weave bath sheet  – KuDu] Spring has begun bringing with…

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Nigeria | Textiles | West Africa

Textiles: Eva Sonaike Introduces the FALOMO Collection Inspired by Mid-Century African Architecture

Bywellmadeafrica 16th February 20163rd July 2020

Eva Sonaike   [Image credit: FALOMO collection – Eva Sonaike] ​London- based textile design studio, Eva Sonaike…

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