Afro-Originals® on Facebook

Afro-Originals® Facebook business page screenshot.

Afro-Originals® is now on Facebook. Please visit and become a fan. And, help spread the word by sharing with family and friends. Thank you.

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Countdown to RAW'S AXIS Charlotte

There are just four more days to RAW’s AXIS event in Charlotte. As a featured artist, Sala Faruq has a ticket quota to meet. Every ticket you purchase on her behalf helps to support her place in the show. Even if you can’t make it to the event, your donation allows her to take advantage of all the resources provided by RAW. If you haven’t brought your ticket to the show, please do so now.

Tickets are $15.00 in advance and $20.00 at the door.

BUY YOUR TICKET TODAY!

www.rawartists.org/gourdeous

WIN A FREE GIFT

As one of the first 20 people to purchase a ticket on behalf of Sala Faruq by Wednesday, October 22, 2014, your name will automatically be entered into a raffle to win one of two gifts. Winner gets to choose either a Sala Faruq EcoFab gourd art necklace (see below) or a set of her Afro-Originals® Heritage Collection notecards (see below) each valued at $20.00 each.

 

 

Sala Faruq - Heritage Collection Set of Notecards

Sala Faruq - EcoFab Gourd Art Necklace

 

Introducing The Afro-Originals® Collection at RAW: Charlotte presents AXIS

RAW: Charlotte presents AXIS event flyer featuring artist Sala Faruq.

Charlotte-based artist Sala Faruq is featured at RAW: Charlotte presents AXIS. She is showcasing her EcoFab Gourd Art Jewelry. In addition, she is introducing her Afro-Originals® line of eco-friendly products featuring vintage images from the African Diaspora. 

RAW is an international independent arts organization. It promotes and fosters creativity by showcasing local talent at multi-faceted artistic events in the Australia, Canada, England and the United States. A typical event features a film screening, music performance, fashion show, art gallery, performance art and featured hairstylist and makeup artist.

AXIS is to be held at the Neighborhood Theatre, 511 East 36th Street, Charlotte, NC, on Thursday, October 23, 2014. This event is appropriate for all ages. Attire is fashionable. The festivities are from 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm. Tickets are $15.00 in advance and $20.00 at the door.

 

 

BUY TICKETS NOW!

www.rawartists.org/gourdeous

Home Decor Project: The Pottery Merchant Pillow

 

The Pottery Merchant fabric design by Sala Faruq.



This pillow of The Pottery Merchant (see right) is another one of my designs featuring vintage imagery from the African Diaspora.

It is made of organic cotton sateen and satin with 100% polyester interior. I am proud to say that the inks and printing process are eco-friendly. And, the fabric was printed in Durham, North Carolina.

If you like this design, click here to see more of my eco-friendly fabric, wallpaper, decals and gift wrap designs featuring vintage images from the African Diaspora. And, to checkout other items in my product line go to www.afrooriginals.com.

The Black Presence In Canada

An unidentified black woman, [ca. 1890].
(Archives of Ontario, F2076-16-4-7)

I came across the Archives of Ontario website while looking for vintage images of people of African decent. Much to my surprise and delight, there is a wealth of images like the one to the left on the site.Other resources relating to the Black presence in Canada include online exhibits and a Lesson Resource Kit about Black Canadian Migration Experiences.

If you want to view additional images like the one shown here and learn about Black history in Canada, click here.

Pillow Project: Vintage African Diaspora Image Design

Sudanese Belle fabric design by Sala Faruq.

Sudanese Belle is one of my latest fabric designs, which I made into this pillow (see left). It also comes as a decal.

If you like this design, click here to see more of my eco-friendly fabric, wallpaper, decals and gift wrap designs featuring vintage images from the African Diaspora.

Footstool Reupholster Project



I found this lovely cast iron footstool at a thrift store and instantly knew it would be perfect for reupholstering with one of my fabric designs. I chose the design, Beauty Is Here Because I am Here.  And, the project turned out more beautiful than I had imagined.

If you like this design, please visit my Spoonflower shop to view more fabrics, wallpaper, decals and gift wrap designs.