Desire to Inspire: Bamileke Stool

Due to the time difference, we usually start our day with our favorite blog from Australia, Desire to Inspire. Spotted this photo the other day of a bamileke stool used as an end table.

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Orange and Red Bamileke Headdresses

Orange and red headdress are now in stock.

Bamileke Feather Headdresses

Just got a small shipment of Bamileke feather headdresses in from Cameroon. They've been featured as wall accents in magazines like Domino and Elle Decor.

Book Review: African Interiors by Taschen

This is not so much a book review, but rather a glowing endorsement. If you're at all interested in interior design, you'll get something from this book. Encompassing the entire continent of Africa, from the Maghrib to the Cape, African Interiors from Taschen is a window onto contemporary interiors in Africa.



Some of my favorite rooms are the homes in Tunsia, which are spare and bright with bleached white walls. I think the photo below is of designer Christian Louboutin's house.



There are also some great layouts that feature kuba and mud cloths. The photo below is a riot of kuba and mud cloth, a bit much, but the idea of upholstered mud cloth is a good one, and I like the floor cushions.



So if you haven't sold your coffee table for scrap wood during these tough economic times, and you're a fan of ethnic/african interior design this is a resource that is well worth $40. And if you're just a fan of great design, architecture and photography books, check out Taschen their books are always well produced.

Thanks to artpropelled for introducing me to this book.