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Tribe of the Week: The Dogon People

October 31, 2017 By

  Read our newly updated page on the Dogon tribe here. In light of Halloween, we thought it’d be perfect to share a little bit about the Dogon people and their legends of extraterrestrial contact. Yes, you read that right! Aliens! According to legends, Nommo–a race of beings from the... Read More

Check Out Our New Line of Textile Goods!

October 27, 2017 By

We’re thrilled to share with you that we have a new line of handmade textile pillows and wallets! This is an exclusive collection we did with a local seamstress, Ginger Abernathy. Each piece is handmade from our one-of-a-kind, hand-dyed textiles. They are amazing! The textiles were made by talented weavers... Read More

Tribe of the Week: The Benin People

October 26, 2017 By

We’ve added some additional information to our Benin tribe page! Check it out here. The Benin are known for their bronze statues (see images above), specifically their gorgeous bronze leopard statues. Leopards appear in Benin art more than any other animal or other motif. As “king of the forest,” the leopard... Read More

African Textiles As Fashion Inspiration

October 6, 2017 By ,

Textiles are a staple when it comes to styling eclectic interiors. They can be used so many different ways! Textiles are great used as pillow covers, blankets, thrown over a chair or even as curtains. But have you ever looked an African textile and thought this would make a really... Read More