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Bellafricana published in Gift Items, Health & Beauty, Home & Living June 28, 2022

7 Best Scented Candles To Light Up Your Space

Earth Raale Lifestyle Candles sold on bellafricana marketplace scented candles

Lovely scented candles are ideal ways to provide warmth to your home. Coming home to a calming scented candle makes everything better, whether you’re looking to fill your space with cozy fall scents, skip ahead to Christmas, shop for a gift for a votive enthusiast, pamper your mom with a little aromatherapy, or search for a scent that will help you unwind after a long day.

Not is even more devastating than coming back from a tedious work schedule, scaling a lot of traffic hurdles, engaging some many tasks and activities, and finally winding up in an unpleasant smell around your home.

If you are someone who is easily put off by the bad or uncomfortable smell. Then here is a list of the 7 best-scented candles that will engulf your home with a rich smell. Fill your home with a fragrance that is healthy, luxurious, welcoming, and gives positive energy.

1. EARTH-SCENTED CANDLES

This candle contains rich ingredients that help to calm, soothe and relieve the mental, psychological and emotional state of a person. No wonder it is named earth scented. It’s a signature of Raale Lifestyle. It encapsulates peace, tranquility, and relaxation. Don’t you want to get back after a more chaotic day and be immersed in the scent that helps gives you composure, calmness, and above all comfort?

2. MUDHUT AND GINGER LEAF PERFUME CANDLE

According to science, ginger is loaded with antioxidants and compounds that prevent stress and damage to your body’s DNA. they also help the body fight off chronic diseases like high blood pressure, heart disease, and disease of the lungs, and it promotes healthy aging too.

As a result of the great benefits of ginger Abela by scents of Africa made these Aromatherapy candles that can help you relax, feel calm, energized, and put your mind in a more productive mode. Mudhut and ginger leaf candles can help you relax and relieve stress.

3. RENAISSANCE SCENTED CANDLE

When we hear renaissance its sure means something new. Scents according to Stephen Warrenburg of Oxford University are connected to the emotional well-being of a person. In specific ways, positive moods and emotions that are elicited via scent inhalation can impact beneficially our mental, hormonal, nervous, and immune systems health. These scented candles were carefully made that house new and refreshing moods, thoughts, and actions by its manufacturer Raale lifestyle.

4. PASSION AND YLAND PERFUME CANDLE

As the name implies “passion’’, this candle is capable of igniting a special bond, it is intricately sweet and leathery combining the delightful and refined aroma of osmanthus blossoms with a sensuous heart of patchouli and the suspenseful note of savory leaves.

Passion & Ylang Perfume Candle has an exotic soul, with a seductive core of parma violets and tuberose, as well as a hint of pimenta and ylang ylang essential oils. The heart notes, which have a slightly heady, sweet, exotic, and complex floral smell, claim origin and cultivation in North and South Africa. This Abela by Scents of Africa Signature perfume has a cheerful and elegant fragrance.

Also Read: 5 Creative Ways To Decorate Your Walls

5. REFRESH SCENTED CANDLES

Candles like this are meant to exhume fragrance to enhance one’s mental and psychological needs. Raale lifestyle does better with producing sense-enhancing and brain-calming scents.

6. RUSTIC WOOD AND CINNAMON CANDLES

Candles in the bathroom provide a spa-like ambiance, while candles strategically arranged throughout your living area create a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere (very hygge). Meanwhile, candles as the centerpiece of your dining room table create a beautiful candlelit dinner environment, while kitchen candles provide a welcoming atmosphere while also killing odors.

Experience the transposing aroma of exotic “wood” tar in conjunction with the riotous energy of Moroccan spice in this brilliant signature perfume. Abélà by Scents of Africa Rustic Wood & Cinnamon inspires and awakens the most resilient heart, combining notes of dry musk, sandalwood, vanilla, amber, and tobacco to expand the mind into a panorama of richness. These signature candles can also be utilized to create a beautiful and whimsical atmosphere on the table.

7.FLAMES AND PATCHOULI PERFUME CANDLE

Flames and patchouli candles, a signature of Abela world scents, contain a rich blend of juicy-floral notes, laced with musky-woody notes of rosewood, cashmere, ambergris, patchouli, and tobacco for seductive complexity. Flame & Patchouli is a signature scent that is richly sexual. Surrender to your inner passion and nature’s alluring power, conveying the abstract essence of searing fury.

CONCLUSION

Let people work into your space and be carried away by that pleasant, soothing atmosphere of rich scent. To order your scented candles click here to order.

Bellafricana published in Arts & Crafts, Home & Living, Life Style June 28, 2022

5 Creative Ways To Decorate Your Walls

Woven wall clock by mitimeth on bellafricana marketplace

Our home is our asset and we owe it every responsibility of making every detail about it stand out. Starting from walls, lighting, floors, and furniture. In this article, I am going to be highlighting 5 creative ways to decorate your walls.

This article will bring out beautiful items and decorative pieces that can help your homes look classic, unique, and elegant.

1. AFRICAN PORTRAITS

Adorning your homes with this edifice is a great way to add emotions and personality to your home. The craft maker behind this beautiful piece of work, Ronke Scott, has been a firm creator of wonderful crafts. Her crafts are on the beauty and elegance of African heritage. She uses her craft to send emotions and messages, relating to African culture, beliefs, lifestyle, and traditions. let your walls tell a story using this beautiful painting of Ronke Scott.

Ronke Scott Gallery Artworks MINIATURES sold on Bellafricana Marketplace

2. STRING ART

Artini is a craft maker who skillfully uses her works to curate amazing wall portraits with good color harmony and color balance. Your home needs to be able to tell a story of who you are. This string art is a combination of color magic and great hues which will most suit well for your space. Artini arts and crafts pay a great deal of attention to details as it helps remodel any space and give it a more fabulous, embellished, and aesthetic look.

The African Woman String Art by Artini Bellafricana Member Exclusive Interview

3. WALL CLOCK

This woven water hyacinth and batik fabric will add a gorgeous eco-chic beautifying effect. skilled Nigerian artisans help modify the walls of any space using repurposed fiber into a more eccentric and fancy look. This beautiful combination of woven fiber and African fabric infusion causes a more vibrant and warm visual aspect in your space. Mitimeth understands balance and harmony and that is shown in how she effortlessly infuses fabrics and fiber to form an aesthetic feel.

4. WALL MIRROR

An empty room is a story waiting to happen and you are the author. You create for your space the story you want using nice pieces of accessories in terms of ornaments, florals, lighting and so much more. Moreso, a flamboyant mirror decoration with embroidery tied around it for that vintage and cottage western look This is an elegant way of projecting and inspiring our homes. Yasmin Crafts designs protrays calmness, tranquility, and class.

Wall mirrors by yasmin craft on bellafricana marketplace — Wall mirrors by Yasmin craft on bellafricana marketplace

5. WALL CANVA

Wall Canva comes in different patterns, styles, and characters. Most Canva designs come in animated forms, spiral formations, color combinations, and other designs come in real human pictures. therefore, there is so much a Canva design can add to elements to your wall. Spice your walls with these creative and fascinating designs made by Artini crafts.

CONCLUSION

Stop having boring walls. Oh yes! Spice up your wall decoration using attention-grabbing accessories. These items could be used on accent walls or table consoles. You could use this 5 creative ways to decorate your walls, clicks here to order beautiful accessories.

Bellafricana published in Home & Living April 24, 2022

6 Exotic Perfume Diffusers and Room Sprays For You

IGI OPE 100ML DIFFUSER ABELA WORLD Exotic Perfume Diffusers and Room sprays

Are you a lover of exotic perfume diffusers and room sprays? Have you ever walked into a place where the atmosphere reminded you of something you once had? Well, fragrances do a lot to bring back memories. Just as the saying, “Scents is its own story, you only choose how it’s been told”.

Also having a wide range of fragrances to choose from could be tricky, but not to worry, I bring to you good tidings as I carefully and thoroughly take you through my top 6 well-researched perfume diffusers and perfume oil by Abela World you need to spark and ignite the exotic and elegant fragrance around your vicinity.

These fragrances spur great memories as well as reminds us of our African roots. Black history has found a way of coming back to us through the power of earthy, scintillating, and delightful jars of scents.

Without any more suspense, here are the top 6 African-inspired perfume diffuser/oil brands I have discovered for you to add to your next shopping list.

IGI OPE

An uplifting scent of the Igi Òpe is a rich blend of cool green floral heart notes laced with citrus top notes and woody undertones.“Igi Ope” (meaning the Palm Tree of Conviviality) burst forth the laughter of noble men playing the game of “ayò” (pronounced ay-oh). A symbol of sustainability, Igi Òpe imparts her fruitful & charming essence upon the lands from which she hails.

This fragrance is curated not just to give your space a scent ambiance but to create a long-lasting impression around your space, as well as give you an aroma uplift. No one who walks into your space will want to leave in a hurry, Abela scents by Africa, the curator of our delightful perfumed fragrance Igi Ope, had your guest in mind when producing it as it was produced with the intent to warm the heart, find joy and lift the spirit.

2. ILARI

Not just did Abela by scents of Africa create a cool and impeccable memory around this product, but it also infused a tender and soothing ingredient to help relax the mind and calm anxiety. Ìlàrí (meaning 3-pronged African Wood Comb) is a semblance of the woody core of the material. It’s inspired by the story of African women adorning, ready for a traditional and cultural displays. This fragrance is combined with a spicy & invigorating air, Ìlàrí is reminiscent of the homely ladies who effortlessly wielded this ethnic tool of adornment.

Also read: 7 Best Scented Candles To Light Up Your Space

3. ILE AMO

Reminiscent of the cooling essence of earth’s dew, Ilé Amò (meaning the African Mud Hut) combines the grounding scent of violet leaf laced with overtones of sweet flowers & woody musky undertones. Abela by scents of Africa enriches their unique range of handmade home fragrances, inspired by the sights and sounds of Africa. Just as history never dies, ile amo scents share the deep sense of African identity. Embracing our uniqueness and creativity through these precious jars of the conceptual scent of arts.

This scent is here to help you journey through your senses, sharing stories and encouraging conversations from places you may not have expected. Ilé Amò (meaning the African Mud Hut) is an edifice comparable to nothing in modernity; bearing the sweat of brawn men. Built not only for housing but also as a symbol of abundance and wealth, Ilé Amò fills up your space with the bustling laughter of warm hearts and the soul of knit communities. Do you want to tell African stories using emotions, then Ilé Amò is a must-buy.

4. INA IFE

If unity and bond sharing were a thing, then it would definitely be the fierce scent of Iná Ìfé (meaning the Flame of Passion). Abela by scents of Africa can capture the heart with its passionate redolence from this alien and exotic blend, intimately embraced by notes of citrus, amber, musk & woods. Imposing its sensuality upon our innermost desires and Impressing its passion & innate gift with a flaring sense of urgency upon life in the most meaningful way. Iná Ìfé incites each one to keep the flame burning, fighting against the odds, catching feelings, and sharing vibes.

5. ILARI ROOM SPRAYS

Unlike the diffusers, room sprays are faster and more far-reaching. It can penetrate even the hidden corners of your rooms, offices, or environment as a whole. Abela by scents of Africa have found a more efficient way of distilling good and healthy air into the atmosphere. Imagine having to spray a few drops and having the whole atmosphere engulfed in these overpowering fragrances. Enjoy the rich, joyful, even homely, and hygienic aroma of Ilari room spray. Perfect for use in public environments like hotels, fast food, offices, religious centers, conference rooms, etc. Ilari room sprays calm and relaxes any tensed-up mood. it’s a good aromatherapy for anxiety and worries.

6. OMI IYE ROOM SPRAY

Nothing brings to life a forgotten memory as a fragrance. Omi iye fragrance is that which speaks to your heart and hopefully someone else’s. The magical scent of Omi Iyè (meaning the River of Life) is a semblance of fresh violet & ozone notes rounded off with soothing herbal notes. Africa is truly blessed with its richness and Abela by scents of Africa has fully embellished these blessed resources by creating good scents from the Niger to the highlands of East Africa. Imparting the newness of life, the very heart of creation, Beckoning calmness, bursting vibrantly & dancing to the symphony of her rustic beat is the Omi Iyè. This fragrance inspires pureness, richness, and sweet memories.

According to Maurice Roucel,” Your fragrance is your message, your scented slogan”. Always be a fragrance, not an odour. Just as good fragrance speaks for itself, Abela by scent of Africa, an Afrocentric brand made in Nigeria tells African stories using scents. Talk about the perfect exotic perfume diffusers and room sprays, a rich way of preserving African cultural heritage. Allow fragrances to communicate to you by remaining open-minded.

Bellafricana published in Home & Living April 19, 2022

5 Reasons Why You Need Scented Candles

It is no doubt that scent is the first thing people notice when they enter your home. Scented candles may seem invisible yet it is a very unforgettable and ultimate accessory everyone should have. There is nothing as good as inhaling good and healthy air with great comfort and scented candles help you achieve that goal. The beauty of scented candles is how well put together and nicely packaged it is. It doesn’t only brighten up the atmosphere of a place, but also serves as an accent piece to every space.

Just as the saying, “you can’t buy happiness but you can buy scented candles”. This may sound ridiculous but somehow truthful. Fragrances and a well-scented environment have a whole lot to do with our moods and feelings. Psychology further explains that the smell of scented candles stimulates our limbic system, that part of the brain responsible for emotions and memories. When a space lacks a good scent, it could lead to discomfort and inconvenience.

Here are the top 5 examples of scented candles with reasons why you need them in your space;

FLAMES AND PATCHOULI-SCENTED CANDLES CREATE A DESIRABLE AMBIENCE AND ATMOSPHERE

Scented candles create a relaxing and inviting ambiance. Have you ever just sat and stared at a candle that was flickering nearby? You’ve probably noticed that it generates a pleasant, soothing, and cozy ambiance. A few strategically positioned candles can help you instantly create a pleasant and intimate ambiance in your house.

Adding a candle here and there softens the environment and makes it feel instantly warmer and more pleasant. Candles are well-known for their calming and healing effects, and therapists, such as massage. Therapists commonly use them to create a peaceful environment in their treatment rooms. With its gorgeous flicker and mellow glow, the simple act of lighting a candle helps to relax and soothe the mind. Give it a shot.

2. FOOTPRINT AND LEATHER CANDLES ARE HEALTHY FOR YOUR ENVIRONMENT.

Self-care and mental health are important aspects of a healthy lifestyle. Additionally, burning candles can aid in the creation of the ideal environment for promoting serenity and well-being. Consider burning a candle if you’re ever gripped by fear or worrying thoughts. Aromatherapy candles have already been shown to have stress-relieving properties in several studies. Keep in mind, however, that not all candles are made equal, and some could be hazardous to your health.

As a result, you must know what’s in your candle’s compounds. Footprint and leather candle is an embodiment of the warmth of the African soil, it encapsulates subtle gourmand notes with the warm and luxurious aroma of clean earth in its heart of tarragon, sweet grass, violet leaf, fine leather, amber, and sandalwood. This right combination of ingredients might help with anxiety if one ever is engulfed with fear and anxious thought. it is also a rich and sensual fragrance manufactured by Abela by scents of Africa, a fragrance brand inspired by African stories. This brand not only has a wide variety of well-scented candles, but it also produces exotic fragrances that are therapeutic, sweet, and have sultry experiences, this signature scent should be top of your list as this scintillating scent will whisk you away.

3) MUDHUT AND GINGER LEAF FACILITATE COMFORT

These candles are energizing and help with Abela by scents of Africa concentration. Lemon candles are also energizing, and they can help with anxiety and depression. it is intricately sweet and leathery combining the delightful and refined aroma of osmanthus blossoms with a sensuous heart of patchouli and the suspenseful note of savory leaves.

(4) PASSION AND YLANG CANDLES ADD A SPARK OF CELEBRATION AND ROMANCE.

(5) RUSTIC WOOD AND CINNAMON CANDLES ADD LIFE TO YOUR DECOR AND SPACE.

Candles add a sophisticated touch to every room in your house. Abela by scents of Africa offers very wide options of scented candles to choose from: you may use delicate colors to bring a gentle touch to any space, or you can go for bright, strong colors to create a large statement. Candles are incredibly adaptable; they come in a variety of forms and look excellent in any setting.

Jemimah Iwok published in Home & Living July 5, 2021

Caxton Alile Living- Your One Stop For Lamps and Shades

Are you a Lamp Shade lover? Then let me introduce you to Caxton Alile Living- Your one-stop shop for lamps and shades.

Now, I am about to show you the wide array of lamp shades, sconces, and fixtures that Caxton Alile has. However, just before you get excited to make a purchase? How do you know what lamp to choose? What lamp would best fit in your living space, bedroom, study space, and so on?

Not to worry, I am here to help you with that. Stick with me to find out what to use, and where.

Here are some questions you might need to ask yourself before getting that lamp:

What if your room is dark?

Well, if your room is not naturally bright, then a floor lamp is just what your space needs. Another great addition would be a table lamp, to direct light to specific areas of the room. Let me show you what they look like.

What about tall, dark ceilings?

Pendant lights can work wonders. It can bring the needed brightness to a dark ceiling. It also fits into hollowed ceiling.

Light for walls too?

If you’re looking to brighten your room, be sure to add a few wall sconces. They help direct in extra light at face level. They also double as chic, minimalist decor. So, double advantage right? Yes, they look every bit as good off as they are on. Check out some of our favorite Wall Sconces from Caxton Alile Living:

Like what you see? You can order these lamps and more from Caxton Alile Living. They have a huge array of Lampshades and stands that are affordable, made in Nigeria, and with unique African textiles. Check out some more beautiful lamps from them:

Wondering how to order? Visit their website here

You can also place an order directly here.

Caxton Alile Living is Social too. Why not follow them on :

Instagram: @CaxtonAlileLiving

Facebook:@Caxton Alile

Jemimah Iwok published in Home & Living August 19, 2020

Tiwi Home Fragrance Launches New Flagship Store

We’re excited to announce that Tiwi Home Fragrance has opened a new store💃🏽💃. We at Bellafricana are always thrilled when we see our members take huge strides in expanding their businesses and we can’t wait to share it with the world.

Just before I give you the gist about the store opening, who is Tiwi Home Fragrance?

Tiwi Home Fragrance is a home and living brand that curates luxury home fragrances that help you connect with your emotions and triggers memory. These home fragrances would make a fine gift for your loved one and even to yourself too.

Their Luxury Scented Candle and Reed Diffusers are well scented to keep you space smell fresh at all times.

They also have Body oils, butter and even hand sanitizers.

Recently they launched a new product called the TIWI ScentAir Automated Machine. It diffuses seamless fragrance that becomes a natural part of your space.

Whether you are scenting your office reception area, or your retail store, your restaurants or your luxury cozy boutique, these ScentAir Machines are available to do the job. Check out what it looks like here:

Now that you about TIWI home Fragrances, let’s talk about the new store, shall we?

It was launched on Sunday, 16th August, 2020.

Where is this new store?

It’s Situated at Caelum Place 25, Emma Abimbo;a Street Off Fola Osibo, Lekki Phase 1 Lagos, Nigeria.

The new TIWI store is open for you to walk in for your home scent consultations, scent sniff and purchases of your home fragrances. They are happy to help you choose a desired scent ambiance for your homes and spaces in general.

Be sure to drop by, and shop your favorite product.

For more information, check out TIWI Home fragrance on :

Instagram: @Tiwihomefragrance

Facebook: @Tiwihomefragrance

Website: www.tiwihomefragrance.com

Jemimah Iwok published in Fashion, Gift Items, Health & Beauty, Home & Living, Life Style February 13, 2020

Valentine’s day gift packages on a budget

Valentine is around the corner. With so many things on your mind, you might have forgotten to get that special someone a gift. Don’t fret, they’ll understand if you chose February 14th (of all days) to show how much you mean to them.

Wait, before you give up, there just might be a solution. Say you’re stuck in a sea of options and you’ve got to do last minute shopping on a budget, there are some places that come highly recommended where you can get your loved one budget-friendly gifts this valentine’s day. Let’s dive right in:

1. Beautiful Hand printed fabric:

Step outside the box and dazzle your loved one with beautiful, hand printed fabric from Mimiremi Textiles.

These fabric come in a variety of designs and colors, all crafted with care, reflecting how much you feel about that special one.

What you’ll love the most is them is how inexpensive they are. A yard goes for ₦4,000 only

Hard to believe right? Place your orders right away.

Visit them on Instagram here

Place an order directly on whatsapp here

2. Beautiful Briefcase Package:

Treat your loved one like the boss they are. Get them this economic valentine’s package from Detail Africa. In this package, you get:

A briefcase with a customised tag.
Product packaging
Selected photograph with a special valentine’s card
Freshly cut roses ( for females only)

Price : ₦50,000

Order today

Visit them on Instagram and make an order here

3. Love themed Throw pillows:

Get all lovey-dovey with customized throw pillows from Adire Lounge.

You also get to select a box containing throw pillows, scented candles, adire printed mugs, tote bags, and lots more. Set the right mood with these and more.

Select your preference below:

Valentine's package for Him Adire Lounge — ₦20,000

Valentine's package for her — Price: ₦20,000

Throw pillows from Adire Lounge — Price ₦3800, Big throw pilllows: ₦5,000

Connect with adire lounge on Instagram here

Place your orders here

4. Handbags for the one you love:

Make Valentine special for the one you love with this Naserian bag, or the Utu bag in all their glory from Ethnik by Tunde Owolabi.

A tasty blend of Asooke and leather, these bags are the perfect gift for her. You need to order this beauty?

Click on this link to connect with Ethnik by Tunde Owolabi.

Place an order directly on whatsapp here

5. Scented candles to set the mood:

Set the right mood for valentine’s day with relaxing, aromatherapic candles made of musk, amber and rose. Or you could settle for the pink champagne and Pomelo. From prices as low as ₦5,500 you can literally sniff love in the air. Dach Home and body is here to take your orders.

Visit Dach Home and Body’s instagram feed here

Or Place an order directly on instagram here

6. Scented Perfume Oils

Tiwi home fragrances has a range of scented perfume oils which you can gift your loved ones that special day. Sensuelle. Rose and mask. Oudh Arabia. Oudh Savour. Any flavours you choose sends the right message and will serenade your loved one.

Connect with Tiwi Home Fragrances on Instagram here

You can place an order here to get your scented perfume oils.

7. Lover’s Foot pack

Take this as a bonus. It comprises the Foot balm, Foot mask, Foot soak bath bomb, and peppermint foot scrub. Use it to give your love a pedicure. It is endearing, caring and sensual!

I suggest you wear the free Valentine hat while giving the pedicure for a good laugh! Price: ₦4,000.

Connect with Sahara Sunrise on Instagram here

Order for your foot pack here

Are you ready to stun that special someoene this valentine’s day? Select any (or all 😂) of the gift ideas above, and you’ll be glad you did.

Bellafricana published in Articles, Exclusive Interviews, Furnitures, Home & Living, Meet The Founders, September 24, 2019

Meet The Founder Of Ile Ila #Exclusive Interview

Hey there!

It’s been a minute. I just checked the date of my last published article and I myself was wowed! But hey! Let’s leave the past in the past shall we?

I was opportune to have an exclusive interview with the founder of an amazingly awesome furniture design brand called Ilé Ilà. The fist time I came across the brand was during the Bellafricana ACE Awards 2018 in Lagos, Nigeria, and I can remember just standing and staring at these sets of beautiful furniture made with Aso Oke. They were so colorful, looked very comfortable and all I could say to myself was, ”Oh wow, this is art!”

This interview gave me more insight to what this brands stands for, why they do what they do, and some of the challenges they face as a business. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did. Ladies and Gentlemen, I introduce to you, Tosin Oshinowo, Founder and Creative Director of Ile Ila.

Please introduce yourself and your background

My name is Tosin Oshinowo. I am an Architect and run a design practice in Lagos, Nigeria called cmDesign Atelier. I am also a product designer and run a lifestyle furniture line called Ile Ila.

Tell us about your work. How did Ile Ila start?

Ile Ila, is a lifestyle furniture line designed and hand-made in Lagos, Nigeria. The brand design period-conscious furniture with a contemporary African content.

How did you come about the name and what does it mean?

Ilé-Ilà, means House of Lines in Yoruba,

What is your niche and how did you know it was a market to get into?

Our business is focused on accent chairs and ottomans. we really focused on the celebration and capsulation of Culture.

Where do you get the inspiration for your products?

We get our inspiration from everything around us. In particular we have a thing for color and textures and there is so much variety with Aso Oke.

Can you remember one of the first products you made? What makes it memorable?

One of the first chairs I made is still in my home. It’s an assortment of purple and lilac Aso Oke. It is really is one of the reasons who I got into the idea of color combination.

What are some of the challenges you face in your business?

Biggest challenge has been scaling up of production due to capital costs of the carpentry machinery. Currently, production is slow due to the machinery available, if we can scale up we can reduce time and reduce production cost and pass this saving on the our customers.

Do you have any regrets venturing into this line of business?

Not at all. Because I have stayed in the realm of design and creativity both businesses feed off each other.

What is your most popular product?

It’s interesting but difficult to answer. different demographics like different things. All the chairs have done well but i can almost guess peoples preference if I know their background or gender. In terms of sales the Alaafia did exceptionally well.

To what extent do you draw upon your Nigerian (African) heritage for your work?

We are all products of our experiences and exposures and it is this combination that is reflected in my work.

What are some of your short term and long term goals, both in your business and life in general?

We really want to push international sales. right now it’s expensive to export and this pushes up the price. short term we want to add more furniture lines to the brand.

What would people be surprised to learn about you?

I don’t know how to tie gele….. and I hardly wear Aso Oke.

What profession would you be in if you weren’t in the Furniture Design industry?

I probably would have been a visual artist.

If you could give one piece of advice to anyone who wants to start their own business in your industry, what would it be?

Make sure you get your business properly registered and engage the services of an accountant from the start and make sure you pay your tax.

And finally, Here are some more images of pieces by Ilé-Ilà

Connect with Tosin on Instagram @ile.ila or send an email to [email protected] or you can call, 08023789728.

Follow us on Instagram @bell_africana for more amazing creative indigenous brands, and to fine out more about the beauty of Africa.

Bellafricana published in Furnitures, Gift Items, Home & Living, Textiles August 15, 2019

The Asooke Inspired Brands You Should Know

Aso Oke is a short form of Aso Ilu Oke also known as Aso-Ofi meaning clothes from the up-country. It is the traditional wear of the Yoruba’s (the tribe of the southwest people in Nigeria, Africa).

The Yoruba’s are the second largest tribe in Nigeria after the Northerners. Aso Oke is a popular cloth that is worn on special occasions by the Yoruba’s usually for chieftancy, festivals, engagement, naming ceremony and other important events.

It is said that “the beauty of Aso-Oke comes out more when it is taken as Aso-Ebi (group of people e.g. friends, families e.t.c)”, however Bellafricana verified members through their creativity have changed the narrative and are showing the beauty of Aso-Oke in interior decorations, fashion, shoes, bags and many more. You should click here to read the culled history written.

Lets meet these amazing business owners and brands…

Meet Bayo Ademiluyi, founder Ty Tys Design (click images below)

Mr Bayo Ademiluyi is a lawyer by profession and Head of Design at Ty-Tys. Design (an asooke inspired brand) A company that produces hand-made distinctive neckwear (i.e. ties, bowties), pocket squares, laptop bags, ladies’ tote bags, wall hangings and scarves using traditional African fabrics, predominantly aso-oke.

Ty tys Design draws inspiration quite extensively from the Nigeria heritage, being that the main raw material is sourced from within the country and the ethos of the business is based on local culture and heritage.

Meet Gbemi Johnson, founder O’Eclat Designs (click images below)

O’Eclat Designs (pronounced O-eyklah) is a derivative of Oluwagbemisola and Eclat which means Style, confidence, distinction etc. She wanted a name that is not entirely eponymous and would not be too much hassle to register as a business name.

O’Eclat Designs is a Nigerian ethical leather handbag and accessories design label, birthed in 2010 by Gbemi Johnson.

Meet Tunde Owolabi, founder Ethnik (click images below)

Ethnik by Tunde Owolabi, an asooke inspired brand is about making aso oke accessible to the fashion-forward modern man and woman. Beyond accessibility and creating fashionable pieces for brand savvy trendsetter, Ethnik is about promoting culture and giving back to the community.

Ethnik believes that sustenance is the key to preserving our heritage. To this end, a core element of our social responsibility means we invest in our local artisans and create an enabling environment where they can continue to weave aso oke the way it is done traditionally, a skill that is passed down through generations.

Meet Tosin Oshinowo, founder Ile Ila (click images below)

Ilé Ilà (translated “House of Lines”), an asooke inspired brand was started by Tosin Oshinowo in 2017 to celebrate her native Yoruba culture. It is a lifestyle furniture-line designed and hand-made in Lagos, Nigeria. They design period-conscious furniture with a contemporary African content, hand-made with love, in Lagos Nigeria.

Tosin Oshinowo, an Architect behind the design and execution of the Maryland Mall has a natural affinity towards product design. She is particularly interested in the functionality of chairs, but also placing them in a Nigerian-African context.

What is a community without people? As for us at Bellafricana, we are so passionate about our league of talented creative members, and you should be too.

Interested in joining the community and getting your creative brand known by more customers? or know someone that should? Then email me at [email protected] cc [email protected] or call 08086363970.

For the love of asooke, have these products below

What really is this Bellafricana about? Bellafricana is the leading platform that empowers, supports and provides creative Indigenous Businesses with a platform to showcase their business and connect to their global consumers looking to patronise and trade with them.

Need quality creative products, think bellafricana!

What is your Mission: To Make Finding Quality Indigenous Businesses Easier.

But Why: We noticed a vast increase in the number of unique quality creative products made in Nigeria (Africa) but noticed a huge gap between local creative Indigenous Entrepreneurs and consumers.

Hence, we created this platform to bridge that gap. What better way than through online, which gives it a global opportunity.

Click here to Learn more about how to grow Your Unique Indigenous Business with Bellafricana

What if I just want to advertise on bellafricana website/newsletter? : That’s totally possible, just email [email protected], cc [email protected] or call 08086363970

Bellafricana published in Arts & Crafts, bellafricana, Furnitures, Gift Items, Home & Living, July 23, 2019

A Made in Nigeria Chair that gives Inspiration – Ile Ila

Have you ever heard this popular saying by Shirley Chisholm that says “If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair”?

Well I say, scratch the folding chair, bring an Ile ila chair, a proudly made in Nigeria chair that gives inspiration.

A wise man once said, ideas rule the world (Sam Adeyemi), and I couldn’t agree more.

Without ideas, you cannot create solutions to problems, you cannot even call yourself a creative, talk less an entrepreneur or intrapreneur.

Well, if ideas truly rule the world, where do you get inspiration from?

Most times I personally like to take a break from my space, go for exhibition, stay cations, vacations….you might even agree that an idea can fall on you anywhere!

Even when in the shower, yes? but you have never heard of you getting ideas from a chair.. right?

So I am here to introduce to you a proudly made in Nigeria chair by ILE ILA.

Wooosh, trust me, you will soon want to own yours!

First click let’s start by meeting the amazingly talented bellafricana verified founder, Tosin Oshinowo…

Here are some of the Ile Ila chairs;

To contact Tosin of Ile Ila (mention you found her via Bellafricana),

Email: [email protected],

Call: 08023190946

Visit: www.ile-ila.com

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1. EARTH-SCENTED CANDLES

2. MUDHUT AND GINGER LEAF PERFUME CANDLE

3. RENAISSANCE SCENTED CANDLE

4. PASSION AND YLAND PERFUME CANDLE

5. REFRESH SCENTED CANDLES

6. RUSTIC WOOD AND CINNAMON CANDLES

7.FLAMES AND PATCHOULI PERFUME CANDLE

CONCLUSION

1. AFRICAN PORTRAITS

2. STRING ART

3. WALL CLOCK

Also read: 10 Craft Ideas With African Fabrics

4. WALL MIRROR

5. WALL CANVA

CONCLUSION

What if your room is dark?

What about tall, dark ceilings?

Light for walls too?

Now that you about TIWI home Fragrances, let’s talk about the new store, shall we?

1. Beautiful Hand printed fabric:

2. Beautiful Briefcase Package:

3. Love themed Throw pillows:

4. Handbags for the one you love:

5. Scented candles to set the mood:

6. Scented Perfume Oils

7. Lover’s Foot pack

Meet Bayo Ademiluyi, founder Ty Tys Design (click images below)

Meet Gbemi Johnson, founder O’Eclat Designs (click images below)

Meet Tunde Owolabi, founder Ethnik (click images below)

Meet Tosin Oshinowo, founder Ile Ila (click images below)

For the love of asooke, have these products below

Here are some of the Ile Ila chairs;

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