I have been trying to tap into my inner-fashionista and have run into some fabulous finds!!!! Never being one to go for the conventional, it is so refreshing to see African artists and designers adding their personal touch to the fashion world. I love love love Doreen Mashika!!!! This Tanzanian native was educated in Europe and we are so happy she's came back to Africa to make waves here at home.
The phly Doreen Mashika
She makes a stunningly stylish range of hand-made bags, jewelery and shoes, they are made to the highest of standards by women's groups in local villages that she partners with. That sustainability factor makes her even more fabulous because at the end of the day it's about reaping back into your community. She works with African raw materials like kitenge fabric, gem stones, Maasai and glass beads to create Afro-chic opulent accessories.
hott clutch
detailling is supurb!
She uses only 100 percent Tanzanian-grown cotton, solely from female vendors in Dar es Salaam.
accentuate those toes
slip into these
Afro touch
bag lady any day
fabulous threads daaaarhling!
In Doreens words “The Southern Hemisphere is home to a vast and impressive array of unique gemstones and environmentally friendly materials so I knew I wanted to use those materials to reinvent these classic, much-loved accessories.”
proudly representing Tanzania
Check out her wares on her website
Doreen Mashika 267-268 Hurumzi Street, Stone Town Zanzibar
Zanzibar: +255 767 369 777
New York: +1 646 580 3330
Her accessories are available at African Mozaique (the shop is at 44 Stanley Avenue complex)http://www.africanmosaique.com/
+27 11 726 5898
info@africanmosaique.com
