From today the 5th of October, 2015, you will have to pay 5p for the use of a plastic bag to put your shopping in within the UK. This new law applies to all shops and stores with more than […]
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Iro and buba
The iro and buba (pronounced “ee-roe” and “boo-bah”) are the most essential parts of a Yoruba woman’s traditional outfit. I say the iro and buba are essential because they are the skirt and blouse and are the basis for the outfit. The […]
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Adire Patterns: Story Telling Through Adire
We are huge fans of batik fabric, in particular Adire which is the type of tie dye fabric popular among the Yoruba people of Southern Nigeria. If you have a look at our products made with Adire, you get a sense […]
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Alpaca- The luxurious option
Aren’t Alpacas just so cute. Apart from their cuteness they also produce Alpaca Yarn a lustrous and silky natural fiber and tends to be warmer and not prickly in comparison to wool. It is also soft and luxurious and tends to have a glossy shine compared […]
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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 […]
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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 colour of the year. This year it is ‘Radiant Orchid’ said to be a captivating, magical, enigmatic purple. So I am going to be slightly smug and […]
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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 […]
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Emerald: Colour of the year
“Lively. Radiant. Lush… A color of elegance and beauty that enhances our sense of well-being, balance and harmony.” Every year Pantone declare a colour of the year and this year it is Emerald Green. The specific green is referenced as PANTONE […]
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Do you have your default go-to blogs where you know you will always find something interesting, that appeals to you sense? Here are my favourite five blogs. These five embody my interests in architecture, entrepreneurship, handmade, furniture design, fashion and […]
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