Christine MukakasaSep 162 min readELIZABETH OF TOORO: Africa’s First Fashion Icon Elizabeth Edith Bagaaya Akiiki of Tooro , a Ugandan princess from the ancient Tooro Kingdom, shattered barriers as one of the first...
Christine MukakasaSep 133 min readImagining the Halyard Chair: An Afriscandi Interpretation of Hans J. Wegner's Iconic DesignImagine the iconic 1950s Flag Halyard Chair by Danish designer Hans J. Wegner, reinterpreted through the hands of African artisans. This...
Christine MukakasaSep 122 min readThe Dashiki: From Yoruba Roots to a Symbol of Black PrideThe dashiki is a vibrant, loose-fitting shirt that traces its origins back to the traditional Yoruba male working shirt. Over time, it...