African Textiles

Resources: The Art of African Textile Design |

The Art of African Textiles, Duncan Clarke, 1997

The Art of African Textiles, John Picton, 2000

The Essential Art of African Textiles: Design Without End, Alisa LaGamma and Christine Giuntini, 2008

African Textiles: Color and Creativity Across a Continent, John Gillow, 2009

The Poetics of Cloth: African Textiles / Recent Art, Grey Art Gallery, 2008

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Contemporary handbags and accessories celebrating African Textile design and sustainable fibers. Dsenyo (DEE-sen-YO) is giving a "Hand Up" to women and artisans working their way out of poverty.

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Artist Marissa Perry Saints founded Dsenyo in 2007 after living in Malawi, Central Africa. Dsenyo is an ethical fashion company designing handcrafted handbags.  Our mission is to create jobs for women and artisans in Africa.  We practice fair trade principles and make every effort to use low impact-dyes and sustainable fibers like hemp and organic cotton.  Your purchase creates opportunity for others.  With Dsenyo, you will look great and do good for people and planet! Read more...

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Jennifer - Wilmette, IL

Jennifer - Wilmette, IL

Lovely! I purchased several bags for my daughter and niece for their graduations from nursing and medical school, and they are beautiful, practical, and sturdy. Environmentally & Politically Friendly are Fringe Benefits!

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