100 Per Cent Silk

‘Osei-Duro produce textiles and garments in Ghana, India and Peru, applying traditional techniques including hand dyeing and weaving.’ Based in Kanda, Ghana Lee Dekel works as the company’s Production Assistant. We had a lengthy interesting chat about consumerism, artisans and Ghanaian textiles. How did you find your position at Osei-Duro? I began working with Osei-Duro as…

When In Doubt Head North

“A A K S was founded by Akosua Afriyie-Kumi with the goal of introducing the world to her favourite weaving techniques done by the women of Ghana while also creating and igniting sustainable jobs within Africa. Handcrafted in Ghana, A A K S creates bags in styles that maintain the spirit and durability of their ancestral…

Adire Textiles

Duncan Clarke is a lover, collector and seller of Adire African Textiles. I had the opportunity to speak with him at his shop in Alfie’s Market. So, how did you get into textiles? My original interest was an academic one I did a PHD about Yoruba narrow strip weaving about 20 years ago. Can you tell me…