CIAAFRIQUE ™ | AFRICAN FASHION-BEAUTY-STYLE: Kente

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Friday, February 8, 2013

FABULOUS FINDS: KUSHN

Kushn designs are inspired by everyday life in modern, cosmopolitain African cities. African textiles such as Kente fabric from Ghana, are a big inspiration to us as we are in love with colour, geometric patterns and interesting textures.

Kushn products are designed by Cape Town based duo Greer Valley and Themba Mntambo and are made in collaboration with independent, experienced leather artisans with the best materials sourced from African suppliers. For accent, they use a combination of African print fabrics and woven textiles for their bold colours, geometric prints and interesting textures. The Kente cloth used is sourced in Ghana, and bought from individual weavers using their own looms. They make covers for Books laptops ,phones , tablets, cameras and books and now they are proud to introduce their new shoe collection, handmade in Cape Town, South Africa. South African leather is combined with hand-woven Kente cloth, produced in Ghana. Check out more of their work below and you can also check out their Facebook page.

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Tuesday, October 4, 2011

ELLE VARNER WEARS A BEAUTIFUL KENTE AND AFRICAN PRINT OUTFIT ON THE SET OF NEW VIDEO

The beautiful R&B newcomer was spotted on the set of her new video featuring J cole wearing a kente mixed with Ankara paired with an Orange blazer and Gold boots .

Update: Although not confirmed yet , I was told that the dress is by Patricia Field.

Friday, July 3, 2009

INTERVIEW WITH THE DESIGNERS OF HEMMA FASHIONS

On the heels of a life-altering trip to Ghana, West Africa, where they fell in love with African fashion and textiles, Cindy Gaston and Edna Bissoon launched Hemma, a collection of luxury womenswear that incorporates the same, traditional techniques that have been used to weave fabrics for African nobility for centuries. Hemma affords each client an opportunity to dress with undeniable contemporary style while indulging in the textures and richness of royalty. The name Hemma derives from the word “ohemma,” meaning queen in the Twi language of Ghana.In the spring of 2007, partners Cindy Gaston and Edna Bissoon studied abroad in Ghana, West Africa. While Cindy, pursued a career in law, and Edna, medicine, they also independently designed. They were inspired by African fashion and textiles, in particular intricately handwoven Kente. Drawing from its rich history, they began incorporating Kente into their designs. At the same time, they were dedicated to volunteering as teachers at La Yahoushua, a local middle school. The passion for their students transcended the classroom as they advised a photography club extending to many students their first opportunity to capture the world around them. Once back in New York, Edna and Cindy received such wide acclaim for their creations that they launched a lifestyle brand combining African luxury with a fresh spin on classic designs. 5% of all profits will be donated to the school where they both taught.

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Monday, December 8, 2008

kENTE DESIGN

Francis selorm Seshie is the Owner of Kente Design. He is Ghanaian design designer that been in the fashion business for 20 years his business actually is based in denmark.