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The Soulful Style of Africonté, An Artisan-Led Homeware Brand
Decor | Zambia

The Soulful Style of Africonté, An Artisan-Led Homeware Brand

Byatelier55 1st November 20212nd November 2021

Africonté is a contemporary Zambian homeware and lifestyle brand that upholds the skills of local artisanship and…

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Tribal Textiles Zambia x PATTERNITY A Modern Approach To The Traditional Batik Fabric Technique
Textiles | Zambia

Tribal Textiles Zambia x PATTERNITY A Modern Approach To The Traditional Batik Fabric Technique

Byatelier55 24th April 20199th December 2019

PATTERNITY is a London design and research studio that was founded on a love of pattern, how…

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Design | Zambia

Design: Kubu Furniture Bringing Timber to Life

Byatelier55 25th July 201127th April 2020

Kubu [Zambia] [Image credit: Kubu – Design Africa] Kubu is a proudly Zambian business whose aim is to…

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Food & Drink: Dorah Sithole Cooking from Cape to Cairo

Byatelier55 24th March 201121st April 2020

Dorah Sithole [South Africa] [Image source: Tafelberg] Whether it’s a steaming plate of sadza ne nyama, a…

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Accessories | Zambia

Accessories: Jackal and Hide’s Beautifully Crafted Bags

Byatelier55 21st January 201111th December 2019

Jackal and Hide [Zambia]     On the outskirts of Lusaka, Zambia a small workshop produces a…

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Travel: Kalamu Lagoon Camp

Byatelier55 29th November 20107th December 2019

Kalamu Lagoon Camp [Zambia] [Image credit: CN Traveler on Concierge.com] Now me and camping don’t usually see…

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