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
    • Online Workshop Sourcing African Design & Craft for Your Shop
  • MENTORING
  • Contemporary Design Africa
Contact Us
atelier 55 – The Curators of Contemporary African Design, Craft, Decor, Homeware & Interiors
Skinny laMinx Fabrics Take You To The SunnySide
Decor | South Africa | Textiles

Skinny laMinx Fabrics Take You To The SunnySide

Bywellmadeafrica 31st July 20199th December 2019

South African textile brand Skinny laMinx turns up the heat with their latest collection. The SunnySide is…

Read More Skinny laMinx Fabrics Take You To The SunnySideContinue

Rose & Fitzgerald Beautiful Accessories Mixing Traditional Craft With A Modern Style Sensibility
Africa Inspired | Decor | Uganda

Rose & Fitzgerald Beautiful Accessories Mixing Traditional Craft With A Modern Style Sensibility

Bywellmadeafrica 30th January 20199th December 2019

Rose & Fitzgerald is a Ugandan design and craft studio that was born from of an American…

Read More Rose & Fitzgerald Beautiful Accessories Mixing Traditional Craft With A Modern Style SensibilityContinue

Studio Badge Ghana Interior Elegant Accessories Combining Wood And Concrete
Decor | Design | Ghana

Studio Badge Ghana Interior Elegant Accessories Combining Wood And Concrete

Bywellmadeafrica 2nd January 20199th December 2019

Studio Badge in Ghana creates chic lifestyle accessories for the modern home. Bearing a minimalist aesthetic underpinned…

Read More Studio Badge Ghana Interior Elegant Accessories Combining Wood And ConcreteContinue

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,…

Read More Pino Nord’s Bold Afro Scandi Graphic Black and White Prints Made In KenyaContinue

The Baba Tree Basket Company
Basket Weaving | Decor | Ghana

The Baba Tree Basket Company

Bywellmadeafrica 15th August 20189th December 2019

Bolgatanga in Ghana’s Upper East Region is synonymous with basket weaving, and the distinctive round-bellied Bolga Market…

Read More The Baba Tree Basket CompanyContinue

MitiMeth Turning Water Hyacinth Into Functional Handcrafted Products
Accessories | Decor | Nigeria

MitiMeth Turning Water Hyacinth Into Functional Handcrafted Products

Bywellmadeafrica 27th July 20189th December 2019

Water Hyacinth is a plant that takes root in waterways the world over, causing destruction to aquatic…

Read More MitiMeth Turning Water Hyacinth Into Functional Handcrafted ProductsContinue

Kirsten Heckertmann Wooden Spoons Hand Carved in Kenya
Decor | Kenya

Kirsten Heckertmann Wooden Spoons Hand Carved in Kenya

Bywellmadeafrica 13th July 20189th December 2019

  You can never have too many wooden spoons. In all shapes, sizes and natural tones, a…

Read More Kirsten Heckertmann Wooden Spoons Hand Carved in KenyaContinue

AAKS x UNHCR Weaving For Change
Basket Weaving | Burkina Faso | Ghana | Mali

AAKS x UNHCR Weaving For Change

Bywellmadeafrica 5th March 20189th December 2019

Luxury artisanal accessory brand AAKS has launched a stunning home decor collection inspired by the theme Weaving…

Read More AAKS x UNHCR Weaving For ChangeContinue

Ayok’a A Curated Platform For Stylish, Fun And Original Black Art
Africa | Art

Ayok’a A Curated Platform For Stylish, Fun And Original Black Art

Bywellmadeafrica 25th October 20179th December 2019

Our choice of art says a lot about who we are, reflecting our tastes and experiences amongst…

Read More Ayok’a A Curated Platform For Stylish, Fun And Original Black ArtContinue

YSWARA Brings Their Elegant Tearoom Experience To Ghana
Ghana | Interiors | Lifestyle

YSWARA Brings Their Elegant Tearoom Experience To Ghana

Bywellmadeafrica 28th April 20179th December 2019

  The launch of luxury tea brand YSWARA’s Johannesburg tearoom has been joined by the opening of…

Read More YSWARA Brings Their Elegant Tearoom Experience To GhanaContinue

Olivia Knox Accessories Inspired by The Beauty of Ankole Horn
Decor | Uganda

Olivia Knox Accessories Inspired by The Beauty of Ankole Horn

Bywellmadeafrica 14th April 20179th December 2019

  Olivia Knox is an interior accessories company born out of seeing the beauty in Ankole horn,…

Read More Olivia Knox Accessories Inspired by The Beauty of Ankole HornContinue

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…

Read More AMWA Designs Translating Ancient Adinkra Symbols Into Modern TextilesContinue

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…

Read More Kheyameya Textile Project Celebrates The Ancient Art Of Egyptian AppliquéContinue

Aduna Boabab Pop Art and African Print Inspired Gift Tins
Decor | Food & Drink

Aduna Boabab Pop Art and African Print Inspired Gift Tins

Bywellmadeafrica 21st November 20169th July 2020

Just in time for the Christmas season of giving Aduna Baobab has released a collection of gift…

Read More Aduna Boabab Pop Art and African Print Inspired Gift TinsContinue

Architecture | Decor | Interiors | South Africa | Travel

Mhondoro Game Lodge Spotlights African Design

Bywellmadeafrica 3rd November 20169th July 2020

Mhondoro Game Lodge in Welgevonden Reserve, South Africa opened in early 2016 and seeks to move beyond…

Read More Mhondoro Game Lodge Spotlights African DesignContinue

Decor | Design | Interiors | Lifestyle | South Africa

Drink: YSWARA Unveils A Tranquil Tearoom To Savour Precious African Teas

Bywellmadeafrica 14th October 20169th July 2020

There is nothing I love more than a good cup of tea, the stronger the better. Anytime…

Read More Drink: YSWARA Unveils A Tranquil Tearoom To Savour Precious African TeasContinue

Decor | Design | Nigeria

Design: The Aga Concept African Inspired Cooking Utensils And Accessories

Bywellmadeafrica 29th June 20167th July 2020

The newsletter of textile designer Eva Sonaike introduced me to a stylish range of African inspired cooking…

Read More Design: The Aga Concept African Inspired Cooking Utensils And AccessoriesContinue

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…

Read More Textiles: Interior Designer Ghislaine Vinas Designs ShweShwe Wallpaper For Flavor PaperContinue

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…

Read More Textiles: Modern South African Design The Ardmore Collection By HalstedContinue

Decor | Kenya

Decor: Adele Dejak Launches Luxury Lifestyle Interior Accessories Collection

Bywellmadeafrica 22nd January 20163rd July 2020

The Adele Dejak Lifestyle brand was launched in 2014 and brings the modern elegance and luxury Africa…

Read More Decor: Adele Dejak Launches Luxury Lifestyle Interior Accessories CollectionContinue

Page navigation

1 2 Next PageNext
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

  • 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
  • The Soulful Style of Africonté, An Artisan-Led Homeware Brand
  • Home
  • Stories
  • Podcast
  • The Book: Contemporary Design Africa
  • Our story
  • Contact
Instagram Email

Copyright © 2025 · 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
  • The Mentoring Sessions
  • Meet Tapiwa
  • Contact
Instagram Pinterest