Tag: African textile
The History Of Asooke : Cloth Weaving In SouthWest Nigeria
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). (more…)
Rwanda Bans Importation Of Second-Hand Clothes
Rwanda is a country in Central and East Africa and one of the smallest countries on the African mainland. It is bordered by Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Rwanda is in the African Great Lakes region and is highly elevated. (more…)
Meet The Founder Of Moroksxpressions | Exclusive Interview
MoroksXpressions was born out of Akinyode Moronkeji’s interest in creating durable, high quality, stylish footwear. Trained in the art of shoe making, He creates men’s footwear, using African contemporary fabrics and premium quality leather. (more…)
Meet The Founder Of Moroksxpressions | Exclusive Interview
MoroksXpressions was born out of Akinyode Moronkeji’s interest in creating durable, high quality, stylish footwear. Trained in the art of shoe making, He creates men’s footwear, using African contemporary fabrics and premium quality leather. (more…)
The Bellafricana Verified Tribe | Bayo Ademiluyi
Mr Bayo Ademiluyi is a lawyer by profession and Head of Design at Ty-Tys. 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. (more…)
Why Buy Nigerian?
My eaves dropped at dinner last night and I heard someone ask “Why buy Nigerian?” with the main bone of contention being the quality of made in Nigeria products.
If you ask me, (even if you don’t I’d still tell you anyway) the concern of quality particularly is a little bit played out. Nigerians are not only becoming more innovative; most are also paying supreme attention to detail and quality.
Indigo Dye
Indigo dye was the foundation of numerous textile traditions throughout West Africa. For centuries before the introduction of synthetic dyes the ability to transform everyday white cotton into prized deep blue cloth was a mysterious and highly valuable skill passed on by specialist dyers from generation to generation. From the Tuareg nomads of the Sahara to the grassland kingdoms of Cameroon, indigo cloth signified wealth, abundance and fertility.
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Traditional Igbo Textile | Akwete
Akwete cloth is a unique hand woven fabric of Igbo women of Akwete in Abia State, Nigeria. The fabric was originally referred to as “Akwa Miri” (Cloth of the water) which means towel and mostly weaved by the women on a vertical loom. Akwete cloth weaving is said to be as old as the Igbo nation.
(more…)Meet The Founder Of Ty-Tys | Exclusive Interview
The first time I was opportuned to meet Mr Bayo Ademiluyi (founder of Ty-tys) was at the Chevron (Afro-centric)
Meet The Founder Of Catyna Designs | Exclusive Interview
I am so excited to introduce this amazing woman to you. She uses Nigerian Adire Indigo fabrics for interior decorations. I met her at a competition for entrepreneurs in 2014. Do you know how cool it is to meet people who are of like minds as you? I bet you don’t! This woman makes me proud to be an entrepreneur. Miss Celestina Utoro (founder of Catyna designs ) is so passionate about her work and she understands the word ‘synergy’.
Own it, build it, improve on it, and package it properly.
Then offer the world your magic.
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#MorningBoost #bellafricana #Motivation #BusinessInNigeria
Introducing the Hibiskus Naturals @hibiskusnaturals_ Uplifting massage oil for a mood uplifting massage.
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Its powerful nutrients hydrate tissues and uplifts the mood. The therapeutic grade essential oils promote relaxation and calmness, while uplifting your mood and nourishing your skin.
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Also This exclusively formulated massage oil contains a blend of essential oils with balancing and reviving properties.
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Cooling herbs that calms, soothes and relaxes tension, softens the skin while providing a buffer from the irritations of daily life, Promotes clear, healthy skin.
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Available at supermarket close to you. Check out @hibiskusnaturals_ bio for a list if retails stores to shop from.
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#BellafricanaVerifiedBrand #HibiskusNaturals #Bellafricana
Bellafricana is a platform for credible and quality creative indigenous brands to be seen by customers locally and globally. .
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When your business is Bellafricana Verified, people are sure that they can trust your brand and purchase from you. This is because Bellafricana has always been associated with quality, and this has helped customers around the world trust members of our community more. .
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Are you a producer of creative #indigenous #fashion pieces, #health and #beauty products, home and living accessories, #arts and #craft or even food produce and snacks. Then you should definitely come on board the #Bellafricana #Community (we prefer to be called Family 😍)
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Call Beatrice the Community Manager on 08086363970 or send an email to community@bellafricana.com , and she will put you through on how to become a #BellafricanaVerifiedMember. .
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2019 is a year to #scale 💹, take this #opportunity now and watch your #business gain new heights. 📌 Remember, together, we will go farther. .
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Become #BellafricanaVerified Today.
Join The Community!
Richelieu Dennis was born and raised in Liberia. He moved to America to attend college and graduated in 1991 but Liberia was in a civil war, so he was unable to return home. He then started the Sundial brand with his college roommate Nyema Tubman, and his mother Mary Dennis.
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They began making soaps developed from his grandmother’s recipes in their apartment in Queens, New York and started selling them on the streets of New York City to survive. That same brand sits on the shelves of major stores all over the world as Shea Moisture.
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Shea Moisture is a personal care company with a focus on the personal care needs of black women all around the world. Richelieu and his mother Mary Dennis started their company out of a need to survive, but have built it based on a mission not only to help others survive, but to prosper.
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Moving from selling Shea butter on the street, to creating a strong retail chain across the globe. This is #Goals
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#BlackOwnedBusinesses #BlackEnterprise #PositivelyBlack #Businesss #Structure #Bellafricana #BusinessCommunity #CommunityNetworks
This past weekend was bitter-sweet for many of us. From the postponed presidential elections voting exercise to seeing a video of someone shot by a member of the Nigerian customs on one of our federal roads, and many other happenings that we do not yet know about.
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With everything going on, giving up and running away may be your next best option. But I'd like to challenge you to get up, dress up, show up and change the game.
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The world still needs you.
#Motivation #Bellafricana #Monday #WorkdayMotivation
