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…

Custom Made

On some occasions shopping the high street can play a tune on a broken record where colour palettes, fabric and silhouettes are all synonymous among retailers. Devonrae Jones offers a custom made service where ‘“elevated basics align with the cultured woman’s wardrobe”. Her clothes are all designed and made by herself in New York and offer…

Exploring World Textiles

“TIGRA TIGRA is a design studio and shop which re-contextualizes art & design made in developing parts of the world. TIGRA TIGRA work with independent craftspeople and women’s cooperatives in South Africa, eastern Namibia and Bosnia. Each piece is focused on the merger of ancient tradition, modern interpretation and experimental design.” How did the idea of TIGRA…