The goal for furniture designer Jomo Tariku is to redefine modern African-themed furniture. As a young man growing up in Ethiopia, he was always drawn to the eclectic art, souvenirs and furniture ...

When did you come to the United States from Ethiopia? In 1987 to study industrial design at the University of Kansas. What are some jobs you worked before starting your furniture studio? I have been a ...

“The great thing about African furniture,” she notes, “is that whatever happens to them then becomes part of the patina.” In Woodard’s home, low seats from the Ivory Coast sit in stark contrast to a ...

Photo courtesy of Jomo Tariku, designer of modern African furniture. This stool is inspired by spiritual traditions of the Dogon people, incorporating elements of the Dogon cosmology. The ...

The world of South African furniture design is entering a new era, championed by remarkable women who are redefining the industry with innovation, sustainability, and cultural authenticity. As they ...

As global trends in technology, sustainability, and shifting consumer behaviour continue to transform industries, South Africa’s furniture sector must evolve through adaptation and innovation. ; This ...

In South Africa, craft may be ancient, but design is young. With the launch in 2017 of the world-class Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa designed by British architect Thomas Heatherwick in Cape ...