Ghana, a West African country that lies a few degrees north of the equator along the Gulf of Guinea, is dominated by fast forests, shrublands, and grasslands. Dried grasses from these areas are woven into baskets by the indigenous tribes around Bolgatanga in the north. Universally known as Bolga baskets, these are woven in natural […]
Whether used as a towel next to the pool, at the beach or in a spa, as a wrap over swimming costumes or around the shoulders during safari game drives, as a tablecloth, as a picnic blanket or as a throw at the end of a bed, the uses of hammam towels are endless. These […]
“A woman who doesn’t wear perfume has no future” COCO CHANEL Does the same apply to anyone who does not wear accessories? Accessories have been worn and carried since Ancient Times. Depictions of Egyptian pharaohs adorned with neck collars, bracelets, and earrings confirm that mankind has felt the need to wear accessories as early as […]
What ensures a memorable meal? All will agree that it is a combination of good food, interesting guests, entertaining conversation, a beautiful setting, and a pleasing tablescape. Whilst a myriad of mass-produced tableware items are available for use at a table, the inclusion of unique, handmade items will ensure that guests will sit down at […]
The functionality of baskets is endless. Apart from being used for storage for an infinitive number of household items such as candles, magazines, fruit, vanity top products, firewood and toys it is also ideal for the display of products in retail spaces. Scarves, jewellery, and smaller products can be neatly and effectively displayed by using […]
The vibrant colours of the traditional wraps known as ‘kikoys’ can be spotted all along the East African coast. The Swahili name kikoy (or “kikoi”) refers to the cloth wrapped around the body which was initially worn by men from Kenya and Tanzania. In the intense heat along the coast, the kikoys woven from 100% […]
Seeing the beautiful combination of black and natural Tanzanian Iringa baskets and Ugandan raffia bowls, one tends to forget the skill, artistry and time required to create these beautiful vessels. Iringa baskets are woven in and around Iringa, a town in the southern highlands of Tanzania. The region, home to amongst others, the Hehe and […]
The intricacy, craftsmanship and vibrant colours of the textiles woven on the African continent never ceases to amaze. When holding and touching a piece of soft baule cloth one has to appreciate that the yarn was hand spun, dyed and then woven by hand. These cloths with its narrow navy, indigo and white strips with […]
