"There are two things that make a room timeless: a sense of history and a piece of the future." – Charlotte Moss You've probably seen the African-inspired décor all over Instagram lately. And if you're like me, you're wondering what the hype is all about. I'll be honest: at first, I was skeptical. But after doing some research, I've come to believe that African décor styling is the future. Contemporary society is characterized by continuous, significant years-long changes that generate new habits and customs which, in turn, influence the flow of trends in every field of application. A merge of the past and the future in a magical synchronicity that charges our minds, soul and spirit to the amazing creativity...
Blossom by blossom the spring begins. - Algernon Charles Swinburne Ah, spring… as fresh as morning dew on your window sill… a time when nature awakes, and the earth begins to shake off the cold and to wake up from its winter slumber. Colors of spring are nothing but reviving. Spring is the time for renewal and new beginnings. The colors of this season represent a brighter, livelier tone than the winter blues. The uncured ultra-modern hues and shades are also associated with nature, which means that they are more natural and less artificial, as opposed to their winter counterparts. Source : Pritchett-Rapf Blog Picture that comparison for a minute… the most popular spring colors are green, yellow, and purple…...
African art is functional, it serves a purpose. It's not dormant. It's not a means to collect the largest cheering section. It should be healing, a source a joy. Spreading positive vibrations. - Mos Def The Senufo stool. The stool that floated down to earth from the heavens, as legend has it. We have written about this thought provoking unique stool design and how the people in Alépé make it … but even more exciting in this day and age, is how these Senufo designs have become popular with decorators in the West for their elegance in structure and their beautiful elongated designs. Identified by the extraordinary skill used to carve it, with no breaks in form, this unique handcrafted piece is...
Juju hats are worn by the Bamileke people of Cameroon to signify wealth and are regarded as avian enchantments. The eight men known as the Mkem – hereditary authorities - wear the most elaborate Juju hats. Mkem and royalty wear them together with animal masks, which are used by Fon – tribal chieftains. It is thought that the king has supernatural abilities, allowing him to shape shift into an animal, therefore they use elephant and leopard masks.
Juju hats aren't only for hanging on the wall to decorate or brighten up a space; there's a fascinating backstory behind them. They are a Cameroonian headgear that symbolizes royalty and leadership, these hats take days to make by hand and are made of woven grass and feathers.
