FeaturedAfrican Earrings
Twiga Means Giraffe: The Story Behind Our Best-Selling Earrings
Twiga is the Kiswahili word for giraffe, and the name of our best-selling earrings. Here's how these hand-carved bone giraffe earrings are made in Kenya, how...
The JournalMade in Kenya · For you
Stories behind the pieces
Style guides, maker stories and the meaning behind every name, from the artisans we work with in Kenya to you.
The JournalPage 2
Stories behind the pieces
Latest stories
African Earrings
Twiga Means Giraffe: The Story Behind Our Best-Selling Earrings
Twiga is the Kiswahili word for giraffe, and the name of our best-selling earrings. Here's how these hand-carved bone giraffe earrings are made in Kenya, how...
Africa Earrings
Afrocentric Earrings 101: How to Style Statement Pieces From Kenya
A complete guide to choosing and styling Afrocentric earrings from Kenya: the core styles, outfit pairings for every occasion, care tips, and what makes handmade Kenyan...
Stories
Menswear Monday - Nigerian Men's Fashion
People in the West often mistake the daishiki as the only option for menswear in Africa. Truth be told, there are many different kinds of clothing option...
african necklace
Tumaini African Necklace
This is a special commemoration piece for The Afropolitan Shop. This hand beaded necklace made in Tanzania's Maasai community. Brass rings enclose the necklace as charms....
Stories
Beautiful Earrings
Stories
5 Iconic African Prints
The history behind 5 iconic African fabric patternsThere are those who have argued that African textiles are not African because they originated from Indonesia https://cnn.it/2PGe5Eu. The...
African Earrings
Ankara Outfits and the Jewelry to Wear With Them
How to pair Ankara prints with handmade African jewelry: four outfits, the earrings and necklaces that suit each one, and the simple rules that keep bold...
African Necklaces
African Beaded Necklaces: Handmade Beadwork and How to Wear It
Our handmade African beaded necklaces, from the Urembo choker beaded with Maasai techniques in Kenya to the Urembo Tie, plus the earrings that match and how...
Africa Earrings
Africa Shaped Earrings: Our Africa Map Styles and How to Wear Them
Handmade Africa shaped earrings in brass from Kenya: our Maridadi map earrings, Little Africa studs and the matching Africa map choker, with tips on wearing the...
African Earrings
Watch Me Review Our Africa Earrings!
Stories
Hope & Heritage
The Holidays are all about spreading hope, love, and joy but also reconnecting with one’s roots, at home with family. That’s why as part of our...
African Earrings
6 Stunning African Earrings Every Woman Needs
Your Guide to Buying African Earrings - (plus a secret cost-saving tip!)
50% off
Blowout Earring Sale!
The Afropolitan Shop is having a huge blowout sale on earrings. 50% off! Use code: TASMAYSALE
earrings
Leaf Earrings
Hello Afropolitans! I've noticed that an item thats growing in popularity for every woman's wardrobe is leaf earrings. I'm thrilled! They are, without a doubt, the easiest...
African Fashion
What is "Tribal" and "Tropical" Print?
Tribal v Tropical
Street Style
Kendall from Lookbook.nu for The Afropolitan Shop
We're pleased to have Kendall a popular fashion blogger, partnering with us! Here is her latest look with TAS earrings!
DIY
DIY Wednesday - Handmade Curb Chain Necklace
Hey Afropolitans! I'm starting this new weekly posting schedule that shouldhelp you find useful tips and interesting links from around theweb. Today is the start of DIY Wednesday....
beaded necklaces
Summer Fun with Bright Colors
The Afropolitan Shop debut collection is finally here! I had an amazing time working with artisans and producers to get everything just right. I tried to...
Stories
Spotted!
My sister Natasha, was recently at an event where she spotted Tanika Ray, HGTV personality and host. Love The Afropolitan Shop necklace with the outfit!
Street Style
Fashion Flash
Hey Politans! I'm definitely enjoying this warm January Kenyan sun. This year at The Afropolitan Shop we're going to really highlight designers, design and great thinking. I can't...
African Fashion
What Makes Something "African?"
2012 is the year for African fashion, and the web is taking note. Fashion houses are embracing the "Tribal" trend and fueling discussion online about everything from who benefits,...
afro chic
3 Simple Afro-Chic Style Tips
Big earrings, big statement Big earrings are great for a night out, or for to dress up a super toned down outfit. Wear with jeans, and...
Design
The 7 Most Beautiful Designs in Nature
I was thinking this morning about life and how things came to be. I realized that if you look at nature and all of life, you...
Stories
L.A.M.B. Ready-To-Wear - Catwalk report - New York Spring/Summer 2011 (Vogue.com UK)
AS lightning and thunder erupted outside, the audience was treated to a synthetic version within the Lincoln Centre tents, as stormy acoustics and projected images of...
Stories
Ankara & Lace — Products
via shop.ankaraandlace.comGreat earrings at Ankara & Lace! Check it out
Stories
Boxing Kitten
I love these prints! From Boxing Kitten online store
No stories in this topic yet. See all stories
New stories, straight to your inbox
Join us for maker stories and new pieces, and take 15% off your first order with TAS15.