If you’re missing some colour in your life, look no further than printed fabrics to spice up your everyday. Homeware, fashion, stationery – these Black British makers are infuse some culture into ordinary pieces to make colour-popping statements. Scroll for 13 reasons to rock with African print.
Lolly & Kiks Nkechi Print Apron, £27
No matter what you’re cooking, this apron brings the sauce. This Nkechi print is enough to make even cereal a statement.
By Kala X Teal Lampshade, from £38
Want show-stopping home decor? By Kala X delivers. Creator Kala proves African print does anything with her handcrafted lampshade.
Village And Home Kente Double Oven Glove, £30
Inject some colour into your kitchen with kente print oven gloves, designed by Grace. Her Village And Home vision is to infuse aspects of African and Caribbean culture into our home.
Osime Home Purple Whirlwind Lumbar Cushion, £75
Elevate your cushion game with Adire print – hand-dyed in Nigeria before being crafted by maker June in south London.
Colourshot African Halo Earrings, £9
Creator Tanya infuses African print details into jewellery, cards, gifts, you name it. These halo-shaped pieces are an upgrade to your usual accessories.
All Shades Cards Brown Ankara Print Queen Card, £4
If you know a queen who wears this exact Ankara print headwrap, cop this card for her now.
JOYDESIOUX Eju Print Notebook, £12
No dull notebooks here: creator Joy said colour-popping pieces only. Journal, jot ideas or plot your next move in this everyday diary.
Mashona Designs African Print Plant Pot Holder, £24
Where we see old fabric, Chantel sees a fresh canvas. Take this plant pot holder: vibrant, eye-catching and upcycled from African print offcuts.
CUMO London Chykka Summer Mini Dress With Puff Sleeves, £75
Is that the sun we see coming out? This puff-sleeve shift dress is an essential.
Coconut Palm Orange & Teal Printed Scrunchy, £5
Scrunchy game strong: Coconut Palm creator Georgia stitches hers using upcycled African fabrics.
Duodu London Unisex Takra Print Bomber Jacket, £120
Designer Danny fuses western design with African print. The Zamra print over the shoulder makes this bomber a standout.
Lohi Ava African Print Headwrap/Turban, £18
This turban is ready-made – just slide it on. And it’s more than a fashion statement: the inside is lined with hair-loving satin.
Nalu Afrika Black & White Kente Print Kitenge Throw, £42
No more dragging your duvet to the living room: Nalu Afrika’s monochrome blanket is instant cosiness.
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