Journal
Notes from the atelier
Writing from the house on cloth, craft and care, and the people who make Saffira.
The adire revival
Young dyers reviving their grandmothers' patterns.
7 min read
Caring for aso-oke
Storing, pressing and refreshing hand woven cloth.
5 min read
From sketch to runway
Six months in the life of one look.
Coming next month
The art of the gele
How our dressers tie the shapes brides ask for.
Coming soon
A day in the cutting room
From brown paper pattern to calico toile.
Coming soon
Silk in the harmattan
Keeping silk from static and dryness.
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| Piece | Why |
|---|---|
| Caring for aso-oke | Saves heirloom cloth from damp and creases |
| The adire revival | The story behind our spring collection |
| The art of the gele | Coming soon, asked for by every bride |
A cloth that fades with wear is a cloth that remembers you.Morenike Adesanya-Bello