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No more plastic bags- get a Tommy tote
The Tommy Tote

No more plastic bags- get a Tommy tote

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…

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Iro and buba

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…

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Alpaca- The luxurious option
Midnight Blue Alpaca Cowl

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…

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Introducing Adire
We love Adire

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…

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Colour of the Year 2014: Radiant Orchid
Lilac Wool Cowl

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…

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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…

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Emerald: Colour of the year
Emerald Green Batik Clutch

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 Emerald Green. The specific green is referenced as PANTONE 17-5641 Emerald.…

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Yinka Shonibare- FABRIC–ATION at Yorkshire Sculpture Park

When: 
2 March – 1 September 2013 Where: Underground Gallery, Chapel, YSP Centre and open air   Yinka Shonibare though I am yet to see it in person. If you are in…

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Happy Independence Day to Ghana
Kente Clutch Bag

Happy Independence Day to Ghana

Wishing all our Ghanaian friends and fans a Happy Independence Day! It so happens that one of our favourite customers has just received her custom order of a Kente Supersnap Clutch. Kente…

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