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 ...
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Feed SubscriptionSouthern Guild: Collectible, Limited-Edition South African Design
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 ...
Read More »Africa Inspired Contemporary Textiles of Design Team
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. ...
Read More »Paint+Pattern+Pinned: Inspired by African Design
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 ...
Read More »Jezzy Prints: One of a Kind Block Printed Textiles
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 ...
Read More »How To Get The African Safari Style Look For The Home: ‘Simply Safari’ Book Feature
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 ...
Read More »Paint and Pattern is on Pinterest
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 ...
Read More »Wild About: African Inspired Interiors by Top Designers
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 ...
Read More »The Most Colorful Place on Earth, Bo-Kaap Cape Town
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 ...
Read More »To Love or Not To Love? Pink + Red Room Decor
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. ...
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