Header image: Katlego and bridesmaids, ‘A Rustic Chic Rustenburg Wedding’, 2016, via www.bontlebride.com Did you know that shweshwe fabric is a popular choice for wedding dresses in Southern Africa? It is …
Another gorgeous creation by Baba Jole incorporating one of our Nigerian batiks. A reversible piece with pockets on both sides and with light wool filling, perfect for this weather. You …
Swoon! Tracey has served up this show-stopping look and we are just wowed. The colours, the fit, the styling; just gorgeous. Using two different batiks; the Green Moss Batik and …
This zigzag wax print is one of those ones that initially looks like it may be difficult to work with. With such a bold geometric design, you might not be …
There have got to be some perks with being friends with someone who runs a fabric store right? Well our one and only @missbenedetto gets to enjoy one. It is in the …
Today we have another fab make from Kirsten. This time, it is a funky green jacket made from our Green Cassava Ankara. We are especially loving the contrasting pocket detail. …
I’m so excited to be blogging for Urbanstax about the Sew Over It Lola Coat I made with their amazing fabric! Anyone who follows me on Instagram or my blog …
A lovely interior project by Roads 2 Joya, for a yoga studio in Peckham. Seating in chocolate velvet and scatter cushions in Ghanaian print featuring our mustard and pink Speedbird print and a …
The lovely Anne bought the Nigerian Mulitcoloured Batik from us at the Festival of Quilts earlier this year. Check out out her gorgeous dress. I think it makes a simple yet stylish …
Adura Ogunleye is a creative entrepreneur who blogs about her views on fashion, lifestyle and business on the Alako Archive. She has created this gorgeous look which includes a print …