Bagdom....Eva Dub, ASOS AFRICA, Adele Dejack, Unus Amor Africa

Bagdom,,,,,,,,haaaaa...where do I begin,,,I designed this (bag below) like 5 years ago.....honestly more out of boredoom than for the purposes of showcasing.....Up to this day I still use it.....get comments, stares and looks..all sorts...you name it....the best and most wierd comment was "DOES IT BREATHE?"....laughed so hard till I cried....I mean yes...yess...yesssss...that's what art is all about..bring it to life...does it breathe? okay maybe its not what the commenter meant but...BUT!!! its close to looking like one of those cute hairy dogs...no???? I think so.....thinking of using it to an interview.....maybe not....but its an art interview so maybe I should....hmmmmm.....

My Brazilian friend's work below, he mixes leather with African fabric and precious/natural stone to create all sorts,,,,belts, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, etc....I love his work.....

ASOS AFRICA SS 2012

EVA DUB: UGANDAN/AFRICAN COLLECTION 

Uganda has entered my life like when you find a new friend and suddenly you realize that, from the first moment, that there is a special bond between you and him. Having the opportunity to live a few days at the Lacor Hospital in Gulu and to know a place where you can still feel the energy of those who created it, and grew up together with so much love for fifty years, an experience of what means courage, hard work and hope. Living at the Cooperative Wawoto Kacel with the Acholi, graced by their warm smiles, their desire to get out of the darkness lasting three decades of cruel war, was what prompted me to do something for them and with them. Fascinated by simple objects of seeds and fabrics of many colors, it was not hard to find inspiration for creating a fashion collection that combined the unique African style to our Italian style. Made by the skilled hands of women Acholi, fabrics in this collection express all their strength and enthusiasm and we are naturally processed into clothing and accessories for women and girls. The intent of this small production is not only in support of fundraising for the Foundation Courts Lacor, but is also aimed at the possibility of job opportunities, enhancing creativity and professionalism of the local people. "Eva Aber Lomaro ( name given by the Acholi women "who loves the beautiful") Eva Dub....

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 Summer long jacket made with tie&dye fabric by women of Wawoto Kacel Coop Ldt in Gulu-Uganda (www.wawotokacel.org), vintage necklace, hat and bag, CentoxCento boots.

 Shirt Malaika made with tie&dye fabric by women of Wawoto Kacel Coop Ldt in Gulu- Uganda (www.wawotokacel.org), vintage hat, paper's necklace made by students of Santa Monica Tailoring School in Gulu-Uganda.

 Kitamo jacket made with african wax print fabric from West Africa: you can also use like a jacket with hood, dress, top or skirt. Paper's necklace made by students of Santa Monica Tailoring School in Gulu-Uganda.

VLISCO 2012 COLLECTION

THE ROGO COLLECTION BY ADELE DEJACK

UNUS AMOR AFRICA

THANKS FOR READING......HAVE A BEAUTIFUL WEEK.

Jewellery Inquest: Lay it bare, Haute African Jewellery, Flaunt Magazine

I am on an intensely beautiful journey....re: discovering and learning about african jewellery....honestly...where have I been eh????? I feel like a sweet tooth addict in a sweet factory...all these amazing things I am learning and reading about....okay mostly its the huge big giganomous jewellery that interests me....but here I was thinking ...oh!!!! these pieces are only sort of the western world haute couture but no..no...no...its all afriq haute jewellery...this is the real deal....Dont get me wrong...I grew up in Africa and even made small jewellery as a child but heyyyyyyy!!!!there is a beautiful untold jewellery story in Africa and I intend to write it (hmmmmmmm).

I am studying different African tribes and the meaning and truth behind each piece of jewellery and its absolutely amazing (will share this later)....sometimes we see these gorgeous people with jewellery in their lips, ears, nose, neck basically everywhere....and I for one used to be almost shocked as to why they should "mutilate" note the use of the quotation marks themselves....(ignorance.com), however I realise that is is all beauty...beauty to the max...overflowing beauty and guts....you tell me who on the streets in London is going to walk around with a brass plate ring on their lips and get away with it....if its not the popo coming to cuff you....it will be the ambulance crew sectioning you....honestly....where have I been...my people are truly amazing.....I MISS HOME.COM...sob sob sob!!!! time for a well earned trip...I respect African culture a billion times more....when you leave Africa and come to live in the West...you sort of lose a little bit of that appreciation but as times goes on you gain it and you gain it double the amount (appreciation) mostly because you miss home and appreciate it even more (excuse the repetition but one is in overwhelmed avenue) and you cannot take anything for granted...not even jewellery......and for me....its not entirely about the pictures...its more about educating and refreshing and watering my roots on the hows, where,why,who,when, what, of African jewellery.....

I have said this once and I say it again....yes..yes...yes...the media potrayal of Africa and its plight and all the flies and things...but in the midst of our beautiful struggles....we still adorn our jewellery....you know what they say in the midst of struggle....there is atleast free diamonds in the sky .....(the stars)...so with no intention to patronise anyone..I see the strength and perseverance of my beautiful people....adorn your beautiful, haute, amazingly beautiful jewellery no matter what the day holds or brings and sing this at the start and end of the day.....WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DAY MAKES....xxx





 I will be getting myself back to my motherland and with detailed emphasis....buy big ass jewellery from each african country...(dreams do come true you know)......this is the one promise I have made to my oneself....HOWEVER!!!!!NOTE TO SELF: BUY LANDROVER OR HIRE A REAL GOOD 4X WHEEL DRIVE coz I know African roads...especially in the rural areas...they have a story or their own....but yes...yes...yes....FIST UP in the air.....my mission is to be fulfilled God willing....one must be positive.

Below is pics of one's jewellery quest or chest or inquest...what???? some made and some sourced.....enjoy!!!...xxxx

Flaunt Magazine

AFRICAN JEWELLERY

THANKS FOR READING....HAVE A JEWELLERY DAY.....xxxxx