I have recently been working with a Kenyan tea company on a branding project for them - as you do! This has led to lots of research into African textiles and prints for inspiration - and boy have I been inspired! African prints are certainly pretty ubiquitous at the moment, especially in fashion but they are yet to make much of an impact in the World of interiors.
Above - A selection of the amazing fabrics I have stumbled upon.
I suppose this is because they are a pretty 'strong look', but I think the mix of pattern and colour is really fresh and a nice step on from the graphic prints and geometrics which are everywhere at the moment. I love the fabrics with political figures on them - interesting to see such a serious subject approached in a decorative medium.
I've found some great images that show how African prints and pattern can be incorporated into a modern interior in a way that is fun but not overwhelming.
I especially love this last one which is totally mad but equally fab.
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