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Our inspiration for the kushn range comes from an appreciation for African textile weaving and design traditions especially Kente cloth from Ghana.

This is why I’m in love with these artworks by Atta Kwami, a Ghanaian painter. His paintings instantly suggest Kente cloth (Kwami’s mother was an artist and textile designer) and much of his inspiration comes from the visual fabric of Kumasi, Ghana’s second largest city and his home.

His work has a spatial complexity, filled with visual tensions and contrasts in texture and colour. 

” More than anything else, I feel my working aesthetic has been shaped by the rich visual culture of Kumasi, Ghana’s second largest city where I have lived since 1986. The multitudes of sign painters, whose creative activities have transformed the visual character of the city, have engaged my attention. The diversity of painting in Kumasi also suggests a pluralist that does not make difference an issue.” - Atta Kwami

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The Kushn I-pad sleeve has arrived!  It’s so good-looking we had to get an i-pad to go with it! <3

Made to order! contact us at hello@kushn.co.za

Kushn People: Meet Anwar Rayners

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Anwar Rayners is the very talented pattern maker & craftsman for Kushn who has been working in the leather industry since he was 13! We’re in awe of Anwar’s passion and dedication to his craft. He tells us that it’s the challenge of creating something new that keeps him inspired everyday. After…

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visit us at the fresh goods market <3

kushn:

Come and have a look at our range on display at the Oude Libertas Market in Stellenbosch, Cape Town every Saturday from 6 August 2011.

The market is set in the magnificent winelands and is a great place to shop, drink wine, eat great food and listen to music. See you there!

for more info: hello@kushn.co.za

http://www.facebook.com/Slowmarket

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The studded laptop sleeve

kushn:

The studded laptop sleeve is a genuine leather protective cover that is lightweight and easy to carry. Available in 10, 13 and 15 inch sizes for mac and pc. It can also be used as a document holder or portfolio. 

Available on our Etsy shop or by contacting us at hello@kushn.co.za

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