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  • Elegant interior showcasing two Senufo stools: a triangular taller stool with a vase of branches and a smaller stool, resting on a patterned area rug against a neutral backdrop.
    Art & Craftsmanship

    The Remarkable Rise of Senufo Stools in Global Interiors

    May 25, 2025

    Senufo stools bring West African soul right into your space. Handcarved, timeless, and effortlessly chic—it's a design favorite that’s here to stay.

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  • Luxurious bedroom featuring decorative fabric wall decor above the bed. The fabric wall hanging is designed in red and blue tones with an ornate central motif
    Home Decor

    Why Fabric Wall Decor is the Ultimate Game-Changer

    May 18, 2025

    Fabric wall decor is the secret weapon your space didn’t know it needed. Get ready to take your walls to another level with texture, color, and full-on drama.

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  • Living room featuring African decor with a large, colorful painting above a white sofa. The painting has an orange background and depicts a large tree with black branches, as well as various figures and symbols in earthy tones. The sofa is accessorized with patterned throw pillows in browns and oranges. A wooden coffee table in front of the sofa holds books and decorative bowls. To the side, an armchair and a slatted stool add to the room's character. A green potted plant sits beside the armchair. The room is grounded by a textured brown rug, enhancing the warm, inviting atmosphere. African decor.
    Home Decor

    African Decor Guide: 10 Ideas for a Remarkable Home

    March 30, 2025

    African decor celebrates the continent's unique heritage and cultural diversity. Discover authentic pieces that bring African artistry home.

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  • Bohemian interior decorating is showcased in this image featuring three unique living spaces. The first room has a cozy sectional sofa with throw pillows and a patterned rug under a bright window. The second focuses on a bedroom featuring a wooden bed frame and a large, round wall decoration next to hanging light fixtures. The third area shows a living room with a couch, colorful pillows, and a vibrant piece of artwork on the wall above it, complemented by a patterned rug. All spaces reflect Bohemian interior decorating through their eclectic decor choices and warm, inviting atmospheres.
    Home Decor

    Remarkable Afro Bohemian Interior Decorating, 3 Ways

    March 2, 2025

    Bohemian interior decorating meets African charm. Bold, soulful, and effortlessly chic—this style rewrites the rulebook with flair.

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  • A modern home corner with a display of stunning handwoven African baskets : on the wall, an assorment of striking wall baskets with elegant geometric patterns; on a bench 2 beautiful sisal storage baskets in natural and off white colors and a flat foraging basket with an elbow handle holding an assortment of wild flowers, on the floor on one side, a gorgeous laundry basket with a lid, and on the floor on the other side a gorgeous and sculptural tall jar-shaped basket holding dried blooms
    Art & Craftsmanship

    45 Vibrant African Baskets to Beautify Any Room Now

    February 23, 2025

    Discover our top African baskets: bringing art, elegance, and heritage home. Beauty, craftsmanship, and culture in every piece.

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  • Half an elegant living room with Mud cloth inspired throw pillows on a white sofa, a black and white Mud cloth inspired rug, a classic wooden coffee table with decor items on it, and plants, and a large black frame with white Mud cloth patterns drawn on it
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    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
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    An Expert 7-Step Guide to Chic African Bedroom Decor

    November 3, 2024

    Transform your bedroom into a delightful retreat with African bedroom decor: exquisite pieces and handcrafted accents for a space that’s uniquely you.

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  • Modern living room with African wall decor ideas, including: an extra large wall basket hanged at the center of the wall. On the left, 2 medium size African paintings in dark earth tones for one and sand colors for the other. On the right, a larger African painting in dark earth tones with a modern style. And on the far right, a stunning ancient African mask.
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    5 Beautiful African Wall Decor Ideas for a Standout Home

    October 13, 2024

    African wall decor embodies cultures and history from across the continent. From paintings to masks, explore treasures that make your home stand out.

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  • 3 African rugs displayed against a wall: a cream-colored moroccan berber rug, a colorful egyptian rug and a wool and mohair rug. A Jute rug mat on the floor
    Art & Craftsmanship - Home Decor

    African Rug Magic: Glorious Style Meets Rich Heritage

    August 25, 2024

    Discover the allure of African rugs, where rich history meets stunning aesthetics. From plush Moroccan rugs to flat-woven options, these rugs offer a unique blend of style and culture.

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  • African living room decor ideas - zen and Organic African Living room with a sand, beige and earth-toned color scheme. There is a large angle sofa with earth toned throw pillows, an organic wooden coffee table, an abstract painting, a wool rug and a black pendant lamp
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    5 African Living Room Decor Ideas for a Beautiful Organic Vibe

    August 4, 2024

    Explore these five ideas that seamlessly blend modern aesthetics with organic elements: from rich earth tones to striking accent chairs.

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Meet Aïcha

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Hi, I’m Aïcha — Senegal-born and decor-obsessed. Through OKANLY, I spotlight African design, artistry, and craftsmanship. May it inspire your space.

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