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Celebrating 60 years of unparalleled excellence, the Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre is the inspiration for our entire collection of dance-inspired prints. Known as the cultural ambassador to the world, the company not only gave opportunities to black dancers on an unprecedented scale, it brought classical and contemporary 20th-century dance to African American culture, combining an eclectic approach to movement with jazz, blues, and spirituals. Ailey combined these forces in works such as Blues and Revelations with the specific intent to express the African American experience in a revolutionary new way. This pattern, designed in collaboration with Kim Johnson Studios, celebrates the joy of dance and the beauty of Black women in motion. The massive blooms "a modern take on traditional English floral wallpaper" hide a troupe of dancers between them.
Artist and scholar. Pioneer and griot. Katherine Dunham is at once one of the greatest exponents of dance culture in the African Diaspora and one of its most groundbreaking ethnographers. Much as a fellow legend, academic, and pioneer, Pearl Primus did with dance on the African continent, Dunham explored the Caribbean and North America, cataloging the stories and dances of the people, exploring and sharing the diverse expanse of black experiences, and showing how dance could be a political force. This pattern, created in collaboration with Kim Johnson Studios, celebrates that shining legacy with a colorful play of florals and dancers. Cast in dynamic and exuberant postures, our watercolor dancers show the energy and life that characterized Katherine Dunham’s career, and that continues to inspire us to this day.
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.
The Juju pattern is inspired by the traditional Juju or Tyn hats that 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.
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