KOB Fabrik

KOB Fabrik

We first became aware of KOB Fabrik, when Tracy sent us an email informing us of her work. “I would like to introduce to you KOB Fabrik, an art studio developing innovative fabric concepts”, says Tracy Kobukindo, the 24 year old founder of this...
100 Most Powerful Women In The World: Only 3 Africans

100 Most Powerful Women In The World: Only 3 Africans

Forbes published its annual list of the 100 most powerful women in the world, a few days ago. I am always  excited when I see one such list. Women are really going places these days. As was to be expected, the list is dominated by American women. After all, Forbes is...
The Return of The ‘Fro

The Return of The ‘Fro

By Attiya Karodia The Afro has been worn by people whose crafts demanded an assurance of self, a Freedom of artistic ability and a confidence in who they were, which is why the Afro Hall of Fame is a bar raised high by; The Jackson Five Diana Ross Jimi Hendrix...
Chitenge: Our Identity

Chitenge: Our Identity

African fashion is exploding right now. The use of African patterns, the African landscape being etched on pottery, woven baskets adorning the centre pieces of a lot of western homes, wooden salad bowls, wire mesh men on bicycles, the list goes on. The celebration of...