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Indego Africa, Handcrafted in Rwanda and Ghana
Indego Africa Indego Africa Indego Africa is a Non-Profit organization that utilizes a market-driven approach to empower artisans in Rwanda and Ghana. They help tranform lives of women, youth and refugees. They partner with groups of artisan women in Rwanda and Ghana to create a […]
Meet Simone-et-Élise, Made in Côte d’Ivoire
Simone & Elise, the definition of “Afro-Slay” with a modern touch. Their pieces are hand-painted by local artists in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The brand showcases unique and vivid colors, using rich and diverse fabrics. Previous Next Check out Yandy Smith from Love and […]
Shoes by Vidal – 100% Handmade in Cameroon
This young Cameroonian under 30 abandonned everyhing in the U.K., where he worked as an officer for Queen Elizabeth. He decided to go back to his native Cameroon to become a shoe designer. He wants to serve the African continent first and foremost. International sport stars like Samuel Eto’o and Luc Mbah Mboute are among his many clients.
Braids all day, everyday!
Hair braiding can be traced back to 3500 B.C. in Africa. Earliest evidence of hair braiding were depicted in Egyptian drawings. The different types of braids used varied from culture to culture and among social classes.
Africa Fashion Week – Is There Such a Thing?
The Concept of an African Fashion week is often talked about, just like New York Fashion Week, Paris Fashion Week or Milan Fashion Week. Take a look at Lagos Fashion Week, Addis Ababa Fashion Week, South Africa Fashion Week,and others.