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…
Textiles: Architect David Adjaye Designs Textile Collection inspired by Africa for KnollTextiles
The Adjaye Collection, David Adjaye for Knoll [image credit: The Adjaye Collection, Aswan upholstery by David Adjaye…
Textiles: Swoon Edition’s Milly Chair Paired with Delta Sola Textiles by Banke Kuku
Banke Kuku for Swoon Editions [Nigeria] [Image credit: Milly Chair upholstered in Delta Sola Fabric, by Banke…
Textiles: Julie Kouamo, Swoon Editions Juliette Bench Collaboration
Julie Kouamo for Swoon Editions [Cameroon] [Image credit: Juliette Bench in Nkunti Fabric, Julie Kouamo for Swoon…
Textiles: Maki & Mpho, Where Asia Meets Africa to Create African Modern Luxury
Maki & Mpho [Africa Inspired] [Image credit: SEVEN – Self-tie Diamond Tip Double-sided Bow Tie – Maki…
Design: Tunisia’s Ancient Handicraft Meets Contemporary Swedish Design
House of Rym [Tunisia] [Image credit: Cover Me Up Cushion Cover in Heavenly Honeycomb in Rose –…
Textiles: Kenyan Jewellery Designer Gladys Macharia For URBANARA
Gladys Macharia for URBANARA [Kenya] [Image credit: Gladys Macharia, Awasi Collection Table Runner and Napkin – URBANARA] UK online…
Textiles: Eva Sonaike, Swoon Editions Marley Footstool Collaboration
Eva Sonaike for Swoon Editions [Nigeria] Just spotted Swoon Editions’ Marley Footstool collaboration with London-based textile…
Textiles: Take a Trip To Bolé Road
Bolé Road Textiles [Ethiopia] [Image credit: from top left; Indigenous Blooms – Bolé Road Textiles] Over the years of writing…
Accessories | Sudan | Textiles
Accessories: Taisir Gibreel Kaleidoscopic Silk Scarves
Taisir Gibreel [Sudan] [Image credit: Taisir Gibreel – Vermillion Scotch Abstract Silk Scarf – Gallery Q] Taisir…
Decor: Keteme’s Monochrome Interior Inspiration
Keteme [Ethiopia] [Image credit: Cushions and Textile Collections – Keteme] Keteme is a lifestyle home décor brand that offers…
Textiles: Bespoke Binny Motivational Feel Good Furnishings
Bespoke Binny [Image credit: Wax print and African Proverb Cushion Collections – Bespoke Binny] The New Year…
Decor: Introducing Otago, Sophisticated Design-Led Craft Collections Made in Africa
Otago [Africa Inspired] [Image credit: Kipapu Platters & Shanga Ya Ngozi Bottles – Otago] High-quality craftsmanship and…
Textiles: Eva Sonaike Eko Eclipse Collection
Eva Sonaike [Nigeria] [Image credit: Eko Eclipse Collection – Eva Sonaike] London-based textile and lifestyle brand Eva…
Textiles: Yemi Awosile’s Textile Soundscapes
Yemi Awosile [Nigeria] Also on display at Africa Utopia was a new body of work by…
Design | Nigeria | South Africa | Textiles
Design: Yinka Ilori and Laduma Ngxokolo Creative Collaboration
Yinka Ilori and Laduma Ngxokolo Last week’s Africa Utopia provided the opportunity to catch up with what was happening…
Textiles: The Optic Collection by Julie Kouamo
Julie Kouamo [Cameroon] Inspired by the city she now calls home, textile designer Julie Kouamo’s latest collection; entitled Optic…
Textiles: African Textiles Reimagined
Toghal [Africa Inspired] [Image credit: Table Napkins – Toghal] Yesterday I visited Clerkenwell Design Week and spent…
Textiles: Colourful Cushions, Sustainable Design
Langazela by Africa!Ignite [South Africa] [Image credit: Africa!Ignite, Langezela Cushions – Design Indaba] Bold, colourful geometric patterns are hand…
Event: Dar Leone Pop-Up
Dar Leone – Pop-Up [Sierra Leone] [Image credits: Dar Leone Pop Up Shop, Clerkenwell – Atelier Fifty-Five]…