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  • Traditional African art - Cozy living room with a modern rustic feel and African art pieces. Large angle sofa in white, earth toned throw pillows, wool rug, stylish coffee table with decor items on it, beautiful wooden African mask and carved wooven door used as wall art
    Art & Craftsmanship

    Traditional African Art: 5 Fascinating Pieces to Know

    November 24, 2024

    Traditional African art isn’t just something to admire—it’s something to experience. Discover 5 iconic pieces with extraordinary meanings.

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  • Afro Japandi Living Room with a luxury feel, an extra large sofa with terracotta throw pillows, low square wooden coffee table, a circular poof, and Art pieces
    Interior Design

    Afro Japandi Living Room: How to Create a Luxurious Space

    November 17, 2024

    Learn how to design an Afro Japandi living room where serene Japandi blends with bold African warmth for a unique fusion.

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  • A wide image separated in two parts. The left part show a modern living room with an off white couch, a black mud cloth throw pillow, a brow throw pillow, a black and white mud cloth rug, a plant, a vase and an artwork. The right part is a close up on black and white African mud cloth patterns.
    Art & Craftsmanship - Home Decor

    How to Style Iconic Mud Cloth in a Modern Home

    November 10, 2024

    Discover the history behind the iconic Mud Cloth, and learn how to style this timeless fabric in distinctive and versatile ways throughout your home.

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  • African bedroom decor - Cozy and elegant African inspired bedroom in shades of terracotta. A luxurious bed with white linen, terracotta throw pillows, and a beige cotton throw blanket stands in the middle. A South African rug with rust-red geometric patterns is placed under it. On the right side is a woven gourd holding a dry plant arrangement and on the left side a woven storage basket. Woven pendant lamps hang on top of the bedside tables on each side of the bed. An abstract painting is hanged over the beige bedframe
    Home Decor

    An Expert 7-Step Guide to Elegant African Bedroom Decor

    November 3, 2024

    African bedroom decor rewards attention. The textures get richer the closer you look. Seven steps to rooms that ground you instead of just house you.

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  • Inspiring modern room with elegant cream armchairs topped with cozy rust-color African throw blanket. Their placed on the edge of a plush moroccan wool rug with brown patterns, while an ebony side table is placed between them. A woven pendant light, enchanting artwork, and a plant complete the space.
    Interior Design

    15 Modern African Furniture Pieces That Will Inspire You

    October 28, 2024

    Bring warmth and artistry home with modern African furniture pieces that blend rich heritage and inspired design for a space that truly feels like you.

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  • Modern luxury kitchen with a marble floor, kitchen island and backsplash. The space is decorated with earth tones stools and luxurious wood paneling. It also has a subtle African touch, including two unique pendant lights that look like they were carved out of wood.
    Interior Design

    Light Up Your Home: 9 Unique Pendant Lights Made in Africa

    October 20, 2024

    Discover unique pendant lights crafted in Africa, blending creativity and craftsmanship to elevate your home's style and bring soul to any space.

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  • A minimalist living room triptych features gorgeous African wall decor. Left: abstract African paintings above a white sofa; Center: woven basket wall art; Right: leather chair in front of a patterned mud cloth wall hanging.
    Art & Craftsmanship - Home Decor

    African Wall Decor: 5 Powerful Ways To Energize Your Home

    October 13, 2024

    African wall decor hits different. Bold paintings, masks carrying centuries of history, handwoven baskets—your walls deserve this kind of artistry.

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  • A split-screen showcase of modern Moroccan tiles for bathroom featuring terracotta Bejmat floors on one side and vibrant teal Zellige wall tiles on the other.
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    Moroccan Tiles for Bathroom: A Stunning World of Style

    October 6, 2024

    Discover Zellige, Bejmat, and cement tiles. Moroccan tiles for bathroom spaces bringing centuries of craft to your every day. Built to last.

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  • A horizontal mosaic of three images showcasing different styles of African interior designs. The first one is vibrant and colorful including a white couch with throw pillows in different colors in front of a wall with a colorful painting. The second is a modern Moroccan-inspired living room featuring a moroccan rug with a white couch and ornate wall hanging on the wall behind. And the last image represents a traditional east African interior with traditional pattern, decor items in natural matirals like wood or ceramics and a rug patterned in different shades of brown
    Interior Design

    7 Exciting African Interior Design Styles for Your Next Makeover

    September 22, 2024

    Explore African interior design styles in ways you never knew you needed. Color, culture, and craft into every corner of your home.

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  • Handmade African Gifts: Elegant decor display including a hand-woven basket, black and gold candles, a wooden platter, a stunning vase and a cotton blanket
    Home Decor

    11 Handmade African Gifts Home Decor Enthusiasts Will Love

    September 8, 2024

    Looking for a gift that blends beauty and heritage? Discover Handmade African gifts from intricate baskets to timeless art pieces, perfect for the design-savvy.

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Meet Aïcha

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Born in Senegal, shaped by many worlds. I believe your home should reflect your full identity — heritage, cultures, and experiences. I created OKANLY to help you get there.

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