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AphroChic
This striking silhouette is an homage to African American women of the 1960s and 70s, whose confidence, freedom of expression, and beauty epitomized the “Black is Beautiful” movement at its height. Presented in a modern, forward-facing cameo, this pattern expresses the qualities that defined these women through two tumultuous decades while displaying afros in all their glory.
Designed to add a global touch to any space, this modern take on classic ikat is one of AphroChic’s signature patterns. Ikat is one of the world’s oldest textile weaving techniques, developing independently within several cultures around the world, from South America to Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, India, and West Africa. Haze draws from many of these traditions while maintaining the distinctive blurred effect that many of them share.
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Artist and scholar. Pioneer and griot. Katherine Dunham is both one of the greatest exponents of dance culture in the African diaspora and one of its most innovative ethnographers. Much like Pearl Primus, a legend, scholar, and dance pioneer on the African continent, Dunham explored the Caribbean and North America, documenting the stories and dances of the peoples, exploring and sharing the diversity of black experiences, and showing how dance can be a political force. This design, created in collaboration with Kim Johnson Studios, celebrates this brilliant heritage with a colorful play of flowers and dancers. In dynamic and exuberant postures, our watercolors show the energy and life that characterized Katherine Dunham's career and that continue to inspire us today. Each pillow features a double-sided design in a natural cotton and linen blend and features a hidden zipper.
Bought this pillow in the gray color. The multiple colored flowers pull together colors from artwork and accessories well! Love this!. Kimberly. Charlotte, NC. 2022-02-20 21:37:14
A whirl of skirts forms in flight. From Congo Square to the Gullah islands, all across the Caribbean, and on stages around the world, Black women have danced, filling the world with our creativity, beauty, and freedom. This pattern is dedicated to the spirit of dance that drives us, in any form or genre, to use our bodies to say everything that words can’t. Watercolor figures twirl and move hidden in a field of bright flowers. Inspired by everyone from Carmen de Lavallade and Debbie Allen to Janet Jackson and Beyonce, this pattern celebrates Black women as they continue to embody all that is beautiful in the dance.
This bold geometric design is inspired by the traditional weaving techniques of the Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. A varied and complex tradition, juxtaposing naturally occurring and man-made shapes to convey intricate religious concepts and reference shared myths, the diamond is one of its strongest recurring motifs. We re-imagine that basic pattern here in the highly structured fashion reserved for royalty.
In this inspired toile pattern, women take on the hustle and bustle of city life. Originally a watercolor painting, the print is digitally reproduced, a colorful and energetic ode to life in one of the most popular cities.
The Juju pattern is inspired by the traditional Juju or “Tyn” hats which are the ceremonial headdresses of the Bamileke people of Cameroon. Reserved for the revered, these hats were once available only to royalty and members of prestigious guilds for wear during important ceremonies. Here, the print presents a striking and energetic design that’s sure to bring energy and a touch of global style to any interior.
This pattern is an ode to the women of the African Diaspora, inspired by the textile weavers of Rwanda. Illustrated in watercolor by artist, Samantha Hahn, the women are presented here in a striking cameo, face-to-face, in a moment of recognition and community. This pattern was developed as AphroChic was creating the first concept house exhibit ever designed by African Americans on the West Coast. As part of the exhibit, AphroChic worked with a women’s collective in Rwanda on a series of baskets for the space. The design was also heavily influenced by the Bring Back Our Girls movement in Nigeria. A percentage of the proceeds from every sale of this pattern will go to supporting the education of women and girls in Rwanda.
A simple yet engaging geometric, this pattern celebrates the African-American cultural tradition of Jumping the Broom. The tradition was adopted as a way of demonstrating commitment between enslaved African Americans for whom the institution and rites of marriage were forbidden. It continues today as a mainstay of African American wedding ceremonies, a celebration of heritage, and a statement of love.
This pattern celebrates the art of dance and the women who have perfected it. Misty Copeland is our muse, inspiration in motion, and proof that black bodies are not only worthy subjects of art but that they are art themselves. In this celebratory pattern, designed in collaboration with Kim Johnson Studios, dancers joyously leap between starbursts made of pure Black Girl Magic.
This contemporary update is an abstract take on the batik patterns of the Yoruba of West Africa, playing with the shape and line of the pattern to create a beautiful statement in any room. Batik is another pattern with a long history and a wide range of cultural connections. The oldest examples date back to ancient Egypt, but the process also appeared in China and Japan, reaching its highest expression in Indonesia before being introduced to West Africa by Dutch and German traders. This unique, global pattern is a beautiful way to bring the world into any space. Each pillow features a double-sided design in a natural cotton and linen blend and features a hidden zipper.
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