The African Decor Edit: Collecting and Decorating with Heritage Objects
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In The African Decor Edit, author Nasozi Kakembo shares her deep knowledge of ethically sourced and aesthetically elevated heritage wares. Through xN Studio, her interior design and product design practice, Nasozi collaborates with artisans throughout Africa, and hers is the rare design book that delves into the origin and meaning behind the furnishings and accessories shown. Each chapter presents artisans in their home countries, telling their stories in their own words. The book also demonstrates the beauty of African decor, with a collection of inspiring, layered interiors from all over the world. The African Decor Edit is a must-have for all who admire African wares and wish to decorate with them in a thoughtful and ethical way.
Editors’ Note
Nasozi Kakembo is the founder of xN Studio, a multi-disciplinary design firm she launched in 2011 in Brooklyn, NY and Kampala, Uganda. She describes it as “a design bridge between my East African heritage and my American upbringing”. xN Studio has been sold worldwide, and combines the expertise and creativity of traditional African artisans with modern aesthetics and lifestyles, that takes the form of home decor and interior design.
Details
In The African Decor Edit, author Nasozi Kakembo shares her deep knowledge of ethically sourced and aesthetically elevated heritage wares. Through xN Studio, her interior design and product design practice, Nasozi collaborates with artisans throughout Africa, and hers is the rare design book that delves into the origin and meaning behind the furnishings and accessories shown. Each chapter presents artisans in their home countries, telling their stories in their own words. The book also demonstrates the beauty of African decor, with a collection of inspiring, layered interiors from all over the world. The African Decor Edit is a must-have for all who admire African wares and wish to decorate with them in a thoughtful and ethical way.
Editors’ Note
Nasozi Kakembo is the founder of xN Studio, a multi-disciplinary design firm she launched in 2011 in Brooklyn, NY and Kampala, Uganda. She describes it as “a design bridge between my East African heritage and my American upbringing”. xN Studio has been sold worldwide, and combines the expertise and creativity of traditional African artisans with modern aesthetics and lifestyles, that takes the form of home decor and interior design.
Details
In The African Decor Edit, author Nasozi Kakembo shares her deep knowledge of ethically sourced and aesthetically elevated heritage wares. Through xN Studio, her interior design and product design practice, Nasozi collaborates with artisans throughout Africa, and hers is the rare design book that delves into the origin and meaning behind the furnishings and accessories shown. Each chapter presents artisans in their home countries, telling their stories in their own words. The book also demonstrates the beauty of African decor, with a collection of inspiring, layered interiors from all over the world. The African Decor Edit is a must-have for all who admire African wares and wish to decorate with them in a thoughtful and ethical way.
Editors’ Note
Nasozi Kakembo is the founder of xN Studio, a multi-disciplinary design firm she launched in 2011 in Brooklyn, NY and Kampala, Uganda. She describes it as “a design bridge between my East African heritage and my American upbringing”. xN Studio has been sold worldwide, and combines the expertise and creativity of traditional African artisans with modern aesthetics and lifestyles, that takes the form of home decor and interior design.
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Published by Abrams Books; (October 1, 2024)
256 pages
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