Introducing Adire
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Introducing Adire

Àdìre Adire pronounced (pronounced ah-d-reh) is the indigo dyed cloth made predominantly by Yoruba women in South-West Nigeria. The fabric is produced using a range of resist dye techniques. There are several techniques used to make adire ranging from tieing and stitching the areas that will resist the dye, to the use of wax for the same purpose. Additional methods…

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Contemporary African Art: Zak Ove

Contemporary African Art: Zak Ove

Contemporary African Art Fair in Somerset house last October and I was blown away. He had presence, he had swag and he was elegant all at the same time! Zak Ové is based in London with roots in Trinidad. His work crosses between sculpture, film and photography. He is represented by the

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Cool Tees Thursday: Coup
Cool Tees Thursday

Cool Tees Thursday: Coup

Lettuce Turnip The Beet, get it? Yup. Clever. It comes in adult as well as children's sizes but I could not resist featuring this cool dude. Check out the various size and colour options in

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Colour of the Year 2014: Radiant Orchid
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Colour of the Year 2014: Radiant Orchid

Expressive, exotic Radiant Orchid blooms with confidence and warmth Every January, Pantone declares a So I am wishing you a very Happy New Year, one of new beginnings, exciting adventures and a lot to be thankful for at the end of the year. We hope you join us as we bring you new products, news…

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Urbanknit in Liberty London
One of A Kind

Urbanknit in Liberty London

Liberty London's window just off Regent Street, starting at 10am on Friday November 1st and finishing at 7pm on Saturday. Over the course of the two days our assembled crafts were displayed in a special Etsy installation.     Buy handmade, buy one of a kind!  

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Item of the Week: Chocolate Brown Wool Snood
Brown wool snood

Item of the Week: Chocolate Brown Wool Snood

Brown is one of those colours that you might not get too excited if given a choice BUT just like black, I think it goes with everything. (Except maybe fuchsia pink). Think about it, creams, navy blue, dark green. A great alternative to the usual black. So for this winter we have introduced a Dark…

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Cool Tees Thursday- Urbanknit
Cool Tees Thursday

Cool Tees Thursday- Urbanknit

    Finally a cool tee of our own! Whoop whoop. This one is called the Adinkra symbols from Ghanaian heritage, this tee is simple and easy to wear. Available in Hot Pink and White. Check it out right here.

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Adinkra

Adinkra

"What I hear, I keep " Adinkra are the distinct and instantly recognisable motifs and symbols used in Ghanaian culture particularly by the Akan people. They are commonly seen in fabric but also used on pottery, furniture, in architecture and so on. Though extremely beautiful and decorative, each symbol represents various messages,  proverbs and concepts. A…

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