In the heart of the African continent, small populations live in close connection with their roots. People, united by their culture, which is not left in the past, wrap themselves in sky-coloured and warm red cloaks arranged in stripes and squares, like an Angelo Vasino fabric. The geometries continue on vibrant, saturated Kenyan jewellery, where micro-beads meticulously frame faces and inspire Ribbontex's collection of elastic bands, while the metallic accessories by Metal P appear as small luminous details among the braids of a hairstyle. Here, accessories become a language, and the body serves as a support for signs and symbols, stones and metals that shimmer under the sun's light like the buttons by Viola - Vamp. In the arid, dry backdrop of the savanna, the striking traditional necklaces of Ethiopian women stand out, a contrast that inspired the scarlet weave on one side and earthy tones on the other in a double-sided fabric by Raphael. The use of flashy jewellery and decorations extends to pure cotton garments: hand embroidery with zigzag lines and diamonds shines like gems on the fabric, much like the trimmings by Decatex. The light cotton is replaced by cloaks that can shield from temperature fluctuations, such as Eusebio's warm jersey. Opposing the sharpness of the jewellery are the vegetal designs on textiles that have been hand-printed for centuries. The sandy and brown tones of Uganda’s untouched nature come together in a print by Stam Art Group. If for the new generations animal print takes on a new form, Puig Ubach's leopard print pays homage to ancient Zulu customs. An atmosphere of tradition is felt, where time passes, influences but does not uproot. Completing the attire, on the shoulder of a Kenyan man, a fabric by Tessitura Mauri finds its place.
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