Azart

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Still a few last minute Christmas presents to get? Why not get something different this year and put a smile on your loved ones faces with our bright handmade creations from West African, all while supporting local crafts people in Togo. Send me a message and I'll be happy to arrange delivery. Prices in GBP. Drop off available in Lancashire.

Fancy a little trip out tomorrow to get in the Christmas spirit and support local businesses? Come and check out the stalls in The Swan courtyard in Whalley from 10-4. We've been working tirelessly to bring you some great pictures, bags, and gifts, so can't wait to see you. Like our page Azart to see more of our gorgeous handmade products from West Africa. Azart - African Design

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Most of the items we have are made from traditional West-African wax fabrics. I love these fabrics for two main reasons: the bright colours and vibrant patterns never cease to put a smile on my face, and each fabric has a (more often that not unknown) meanings - a societal issue or concept it represents and values that it is thought to bring to the owner.

I first discovered this at the African Textiles museum in Benin (see photo).
To give one example, this bag and picture use "Fleurs de mariage"/"Wedding Flowers", sometimes called "“Rolls Royce” or “Mgbolodi”. This fabric symbolises the beauty of happiness in a marriage. It is also believed that the design brings success and wealth. In West African weddings, guests are often provided with fabric that they then have made into an outfit for the wedding based on their own design. No fabric is more apt, that this "wedding flower" fabric.

For more information on the fascinating meanings and symbolism in wax, see: https://www.vogue.co.uk/gallery/eight-stories-behind-traditional-african-wax-prints

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We're here for a short time only, selling our beautiful handmade, ethical West African products - colourful Wax fabric bags, bright pictures, and so much more! More to be uploaded. All items are one-offs, so once they're gone they're gone! However, please get in touch and we'll let you know if we have anything else or look for something similar/have a bespoke order commissioned for next time we're back!

How it works: You can message us about an item by clicking the icon. I'll then send you payment details and we can arrange delivery. Alternatively, send us a general message on here or WhatsApp. We'll be at Crafty Vintage in Whalley on 28 Nov (but we can't guarantee what we'll have left!).

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We are here for a short time only, selling our beautiful hand made, ethical West African products - colourful Wax fabric bags, bright pictures, wooden decorations, and so much more. Feel free to get in touch for photos of our products! A great way of bringing a smile to a loved one for Christmas all while supporting a brand new business and West African art and craft!