Posts in category "African Collectibles"

Part of the furniture

26-04-2020 - 269 comments

Furniture. We sit on it, eat off it, sleep on it, store things in it and put things on top of it. Sometimes we just look at it but most of the time we take it for granted, even though life would be pretty uncomfortable without it. The artistry of African furniture reminds us that there was a time before flat-packed or production-line items picked from a catalogue.

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Rhythm and melody

25-01-2015 - 2 comments

African music has been around for a long time. It’s a central part of African life and, whether you know it or not, it’s probably part of your life too. The sounds and rhythms of Africa can be heard in contemporary music worldwide. Handcrafted drums, rattles, shakers, xylophones and string instruments combine with African voices to create a rich and harmonious feast for the ears.

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Gifts that mean business

28-12-2014

Corporate gifts come in different shapes and sizes and for all sorts of reasons. Everyone loves promotional goodies but let’s face it, they’ve been around for a while so we look to the Motherland for a new angle. From beaded lanyards and key rings with your brand in the beadwork to handcrafted leather folders and African art, there’s a unique gift for any corporate occasion.

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No time like the present

21-12-2014

Buying gifts for guys can be hard - they either have everything they need, they want impossibly expensive gadgetry or they say they don’t want anything at all. But if you buy him something strong, stylish and unique you’re probably on a winner. African art and crafts have an inherent strength and boldness and African artists are known for their creativity, style and flair.

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All that she wants

15-12-2014

We all love to spoil our female partners, relatives and friends with gifts, but in our lucky country it sometimes seems like everyone already has everything they need. That’s why individually handcrafted African gifts will definitely get her attention, whoever she is. From African art and crafts to fashion, even the girl who has everything doesn't have one of these artefacts because each piece is one-of-a-kind.

Posted on African Art, African Crafts, African Decor, African Fashion, African Jewellery, African Homewares, African Tableware, African Collectibles, African Bags, African Gifts
Out-of-the-box gifts for kids

23-11-2014

There’s no way around it, kids just love presents. To be honest, I think we all do but that just goes to show that we’re all still big kids on the inside. Uniquely handcrafted African gifts will make an impression, from brightly coloured animal soft toys, miniature soapstone sculptures and wooden animal toy cars to t-shirts and treasure boxes, sculptures, key rings, musical instruments and jewellery.

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In the Bag

09-11-2014

If bags are the ultimate accessory, then African bags are surely the ultimate way to get your Motherland mojo on. An animal print leather bag or a bright Madagascar basket will transform any outfit and you can even look great when you’re doing the shopping with a kikoy or khanga cotton shopping bag that’s better than a green bag in every possible way.

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Like a kid with a timeless toy

02-11-2014

Every year there’s a different toy craze - some manufactured concoction that no child can possibly live without. While the number one selling plaything is different every Christmas, some toys remain timeless classics and these tend to be the ones with no branding or electronic components. The simplicity of handcrafted African and toys transcends trends, with a beautiful authenticity that sets them apart from mass-produced merchandise.

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