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AFRICAN FABRICS – THE OPPORTUNITY OF AFRICAN MADE TEXTILES
“Doing ordinary things in extraordinary ways.”
This was something that my guest from this weeks youtube interview said and I think it’s extremely fitting for the work she is doing in Africa for its fashion and textile industry.
Mariama Carama of Mariama Fashion Production shares insights on running a business in Africa working with 1000s of African artisans and creating textiles using traditional…
Aid by Trade Foundation of CMIA Supports Sewing Education in Tanzania
In the East African country of Tanzania, the non-profit Aid by Trade Foundation together with local partners has opened a new vocational education centre. In the Bariadi district it is the first training centre ever. The training starts with four classes in carpentry, bricklaying, tailoring, food science and processing. 80 young people will receive a specialist training per course. The facility…
Rebirth of Heritage – Textiles Made in Nigeria
So Fashion Made in Nigeria has seemed to almost erupt over the last few years and the gorgeous handmade textiles are being recognised more and more and this is what I want to briefly highlight. So lets dive in.
ADIRE
Now can I get personal for a minute? I personally LOVE Nigerian textiles with Adire being one that totally calls me out. Since the turn of the twentieth century, in Abeokuta, a center…
SNEAK PEEK OF THE INSIDE OF A WAXPRINT HOUSE!
SNEAK PEEK OF THE INSIDE OF A WAXPRINT HOUSE!
Always wondered what it is like actually INSIDE a waxprint african print printhouse IN Africa! Then watch this video here ≥≥ https://youtu.be/vZjNYGD–0c
The full video over on my YouTube channel highlights companies we have visited and work with in our # Sourcing Agency theF.A.T.E. of our company, Africa Fashion Guide Ltd see @fashionafricatradeexpo
New sourcing website launched 2021!
If you are…
Lidl Backs Cotton made in Africa
Lidl Backs Cotton made in Africa
The Cotton made in Africa initiative (CmiA) is now able to significantly boost sales of sustainable cotton from Africa thanks to its partner Lidl, which is primarily working with CmiA to achieve its goal of using 100 percent sustainable cotton by 2022.
By considerably increasing its CmiA purchase volume, Lidl is making its supply chain more sustainable and is actively promoting socially and…
Black Thread Runs Deep at this New Swedish Exhibition!
When Lotta from Just Africa mentioned about an upcoming exhibition to be held in Sweden that she would be involved in I couldn’t wait to hear more!
The exhibition entitled Black Thread, along with the French Institute in Sweden, is a collaboration between the Museums of World Culture and their project Ongoing Africa, and the powerhouses at Marché Noir, the kings of creativity and dapper style – A…
TEN YEARS in BUSINESS – Milestone ANNIVERSARY!
What a story! Ten years doing business in Africa 9/9 2011 marked the beginning, the birthing, the building of Africa Fashion Guide.
Why I recognise that my African fashion business hit a milestone yesterday and turned 10, I see also that this has been a journey of exploration of Africa, of self and great learnings, of sharing of support of pushing the bar. Of narrative changing, of pioneering,…
Can Footwear be Made in Africa? – Welcome to Nigeria!
“The next industrial revolution will be in Africa” says our guest in this weeks Fashion Africa Voicesseries. Artist and Entrepreneur Tunde Owolabi “Ethniks by Tunde” (www.ethnik.com.ng)
I explored with him the industry and business of African Footwear and the steps being made in Nigera’s footwear industry.
He shares the in-depth industry of footwear manufacturing in NIGERIA and presents the…
Poesia Graminia soft launch this weekend
Poesia Graminia will have our soft launch this weekend during Open Studio Hartford,
Saturday and Sunday, November 11-12, 11 am to 5 pm.I will be showing samples and prototypes of my explorations with natural materials and upcycled post-consumer plastics.
Explore our archive of plant fiber design objects.
Take a selfie with our backdrop made of natural plant fibers.…
“Fendre l’air” at Musée du Quai Branly — Jacques Chirac is first exhibition in France to pay homage to little-known art of Japanese bamboo basketry ⠀
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Because I am obsessed with Spyro and very inspired by the love the artists put into the remake’s dragon designs, here is Nambroth-in-Spyro-universe. She’d be an Artisan dragon, clearly. I’m not good at mimicking style, but this is an attempt! Just for fun!! :)
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Start of a series of posters for each world from the Spyro games. These 3 are the first worlds of the original trilogy of games
Prints are available on my Etsy Store
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Spanish brand Florenz is a unique global scarf and textile brand featuring rare prints from West Africa to Japan, produced by traditional artisans in India and Nepal. With an intriguing mix of European aesthetic and traditional global prints, the brand was founded in part to help preserve traditional techniques in danger of dying out, and support artisans struggling to reach a global audience, by bridging the gap between artisan and customer.
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M Patmos is a New York based ready to wear collection that balances structural and architectural silhouettes through a sophisticated color palette. The line strikes a balance between luxury and craftsmanship, function and comfort, versatility and elegance.
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Handmade in Peru, Fortress of Inca combines the finest traditional Peruvian textiles, known as ‘mantas’ with premium leather to produce a contemporary footwear collection with distinction.
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One of a Kind Show In Chicago, Friday, April 29- Sunday May 1, 2022
Next weekend the spring One of a Kind show opens at the Mart in downdown Chicago. Featuring both fine and decorative arts of all kinds, this show has jewelry, clothing, home goods, and gourmet foods. This is a great venue for buying gifts from artisans or makers, as we are currently calling them.
You see here earrings by Rach B Jewelry “an independent feminine and casually luxe jewelry line designed and crafted by only the artist since 2007.” And then shoes by KJMAde. This is a great venue for gifts from artisans, and is open the week before Mother’s Day.
Tickets are $10 per person. For more info, go here: https://oneofakindshowchicago.com/spring
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INAYAH’s Bridal & Occasion Wear collection has been formed by using sought-for luxury fabrics and some of the world’s most famous workmanship by highly skilled artisans, to bring to you the finest premium pieces.
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Visit inayahshowroom.com/services for further information on our Bespoke Services or to book your consultation, kindly email [email protected]
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