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African-inspired design is permeating through all artistic channels: fashion, interiors, graphics, patterns, home wares and more. More so than ever, Afro bloggers are promoting and impacting Africa’s influence on global pop culture and design. They are also showcasing their versatile ...

Above, Kassena Server designed by Southern Guild Artist, Dokter & Misses South African design is artisanal, hand-made, cerebral and full of rich cultural character. In 2008, Trevyn and Julian McGowan saw the need for a platform to provoke, assist and recruit these beautiful ...

  Unpretentious, locally inspired textiles with global appeal. That’s how Lise Butler of Design Team, the South African print and textile studio co-founder, along with business partner Amanda Haupt, would describe the soulful, Africa inspired contemporary textiles they create together. ...

Image: The Interior Archive So how is everyone doing this Friday afternoon? Waiting for that clock to tick-tock straight to the happy hour? Well, here’s a little eye candy to your aid in the meanwhile. It’s time for our Paint+Pattern+Pinned ...

The stark simplicity and versatile use of color inks is what caught our eye at this cute little etsy shop known as Henri Kuikens or more popularly know as Jezzy prints, where you can find one of a kind block ...

It’s Africa month this February at Paint + Pattern and it would be not be complete without a peek into the African style safari, still trending in home décor today. First, let me share some background with you. What exactly ...

A little eye candy to celebrate end of second week of inspiration from Africa! By the way, have you checked out Paint and Pattern’s Pinterest page yet? If not, what are you waiting for? It’s vibrant, inspirational, colorful and full of ...

With the tribal trend so hot right now, you might see things you like, but wonder if they’d work in your home. If you have a home with more traditional architecture and decor, or country or farmhouse decor, does that ...

The streets are ablaze with lilac-lavenders, lime greens, lemon yellows, pastel pinks and cobalt blues while the scent of rich spices is in the air. Although there are many destinations known for their color – Italy, Brazil and India may ...

  We all have favorite color palettes that we love to decorate with. Outside of kid’s rooms, though, don’t most of us usually lean more towards safe and neutral color choices? They just seem more livable in the long run. ...