Okechukwu Echere is a phenomenon. When I first came

across his work in Ghana two years ago, I was blown away,

not only by its dramatic scale, but also by the power of the

pieces and its commentary on adornment. Okey since came

to South Africa to be part of the DNA workshops I coordinated

with Trevyn McGowan, and we are privileged to have some of

his pieces in our 44 Stanley Store and at the All African Spaza

we run at Arts on Main. Contact us for more images of his work.

We’re delighted to introduce the beautiful Adele Dejak

Collection, hand crafted to luxurious standards in Kenya.

All bearing the bold signature of the sublime and super

Ms. Dejak who was recently in town for the Design Network

Africa Network. Bags, purses, chunky rings, bracalets, belts

and much more.

We’re delighted, thanks to the first Design

Network Africa Program and PACE Fair to

be stocking the massive, extraordinary and

sought-after pieces created by our friend from

Lagos, the inimitable Okechukwu Echere. The

piece on the left is 1,3 Metres high.

One of our great delights in curating the Design  Network Africa | PACE Exhibition was the  collaboration with African Luxury Brands we  have long admired. It was a true delight getting  to know Kenya-based British- Nigerian  accessories  designer Adele Dejak. Launched to  great success in South Africa at DNA |  PACE,  Imagine Nation will debut a wide range of her  jewelry and must-have bags at our store at 44  Stanley, this weekend. Through her accessory  design, Adèle Dejak has brought about an exciting art form that is ultra contemporary yet deeply rooted in African tradition.

Wonderful Turkish jewelry crafted from Semi-Precious stones and old Russian Cutlery , some great one off pieces

Great New Stock of popular handmade

aluminium drop earrings from Lesotho

now in store  @ R180 a pair

Its rare that we’re blown away by Beadwork, but the sheer genius and precise engineering of this neckpiece by Sarah Mahlangu, from Makado in Limpopo took our breath away. Two weeks work into what is a masterpiece.

Hand faceted Ebony and Aluminium beads. A collaboration with Maputo-based designer, Mirella Irace, and Imagine Nation. While each bead and necklace is different, we are also producing the randomly faceted ‘soft jewels’ in cowhorn and rosewood and gold plating.