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African textile

8 Sep 2014

What is wild silk fabric used for?

by Ida Horner | posted in: 30 Day Blogging, African Textile, Women in Business | 0

  In this post  I discussed the production process of wild silk fabric as well as the role of wild in the lives of Malagasy people.   In today’s post I will explore how  we in the west use wild silk fabric. What … Read More

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African textile, Humane silk, Madagascar, Wild Silk
7 Nov 2012

African inspired Christmas gifts

by Ida Horner | posted in: African Textile, Trade | 0

If like me you are grappling with what to buy your loved ones for Xmas especially those who seemingly have every thing I hoping that this selection of gifts from our African artisans will inspire you   For the table- … Read More

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African Fashion, African textile, African women, Christmas gifts
15 Oct 2012

Africa fabrics and their impact on poverty amongst women-#bad12

by Ida Horner | posted in: African Textile | 0

By the time you read this I will be in Vienna Austria giving a Keynote speech at the Pan African Forum Austria. This week long event focuses on African Textile and  specifically explores the impact of these fabrics on the … Read More

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#BAD12, #POWEROFWE, Africa, African textile, Barkcloth, Blog Action Day
21 Jul 2011

What they said about us

by Ida Horner | posted in: 30 Day Blogging, African Fashion, African Textile | 0

Sally Church: Ida is the bees knees of networkers and suppliers, seriously. She is also hard working, kind, thoughtful and a joy to be with. A few days before Christmas, I contected her by email desperate for some beautiful silk … Read More

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African Fashion, African textile, Madagscar
22 Jun 2011

African textile and high end fashion

by Ida Horner | posted in: African Fashion, African Textile | 0

Exciting times here at Ethnic Supplies. A little over a year I was introduced to an Artist in Uganda his name is Fred Mutebi. Fred  works with wood and is passionate about bark cloth.  This is a fabric native to … Read More

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African textile, Central St Martins, Karen Rothwell, Sustainable fashion
6 Apr 2011

Is it ethnic or African fashion?

by Ida Horner | posted in: 30 Day Blogging, African Fashion, African Textile | 0

Day 9 of the 30 day blog challenge and if you missed yesterday’s post you can catch up here.   Today is all about SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMISATION using some key phrases that folk use when searching for this blog. Hmmmmm… … Read More

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African bags, African textile, fashion accessories, Madagascar
7 Mar 2011

100 Years of International Women’s Day- Henriette’s story

by Ida Horner | posted in: African Textile, African women, International Women's Day, Women in Business | 0

In the current series of blog posts we have been looking at the Women behind Ethnic Supplies products as part of International Women’s Day. yesterday we brought you Flotea’s story and today we take you to Madagascar to meet Madame … Read More

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African Silk, African textile, International Women's Day, Madagascar
7 Dec 2009

African wild silk and its role in Malagasy culture

by Ida Horner | posted in: African Fashion, African Textile | 0

In yesterday’s thread I introduced you to wild silk and suggested that it is one of Africa’s best kept secret. As we all know when one hears the word SILK one immediately associates it with luxury or even indulgence. But … Read More

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Africa, African textile, Armani suits, Humane silk, Madagascar, Malagasy silk, Silk
6 Dec 2009

Is Wild Silk Africa’s best kept secret?

by Ida Horner | posted in: African Fashion, African Textile | 0

When I tell people that Ethnic Supplies stocks fashion accessories made from wild silk one of the questions I get asked without fail is that Is there enough for commercial purposes? And the answer yes there is, in Madagascar. The … Read More

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African Silk, African textile, Malagasy, Raw Silk, Silk, Wild Silk
20 Aug 2009

Brand Africa- Fashion

by Ida Horner | posted in: African Fashion, African Textile, Ethical Fashion | 0

I recently came across the Ethical Fashion Forum and I went along to their event on 18/8/9. This event was promoted as focusing on sourcing from Africa. As the discussion got under way I could not believe some of what … Read More

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African bags, African fahsion, African textile, Madagascat, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda

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