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.

 

 

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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.

Holiday Ornaments



I ordered sample swatches of the fabrics I designed for my Spoonflower Shop. I received them last week. They turned out beautifully.




As I was sharing my swatches and excitement about my shop with a friend, the subject of holiday ornaments came up. From that conversation, I created these two ornaments (Black is Beautiful and Cameroun Belle respectively).

Announcing the Opening of Sala Faruq's Spoonflower Shop

I am proud to announce the opening of Sala Faruq's Spoonflower Shop. You will now be able to order African-inspired fabrics, wallpaper, decals and gift wrap all designed by yours truly.