22 ways to celebrate Africa

Perceived as a continent of malnutrition and political coups, Africa's never really had a dream run. But the day the half-Kenyan Barack Obama became US President, along with creating history, he suddenly made Africa oh-so cool. iTALK went scouting for a piece of Africa in aamchi Mumbai

Perceived as a continent of malnutrition and political coups, Africa's never really had a dream run. But the day the half-Kenyan Barack Obama became US President, along with creating history, he suddenly made Africa oh-so cool. iTALK went scouting for a piece of Africa in aamchi Mumbai

Triangular wooden platters available in various sizes.
At: Bungalow 8.
Rs 4,450 for three

Tribal print kurta with asymmetrical hem.
At: Taxxi
Rs 2,665

Zebra print sequined dress.
At: Spendthrift, Valencia Building, opposite Reid and Taylor showroom, Juhu.
Rs 18,500

Chunky multi-layered beaded neck piece.
At: SOBO, Metro House, first floor, opposite Vijay Jewellers, Hughes Road.
Rs 650

Wood and ceramic tribal bead necklace.
At: FUNK, Shop No. 6, Norwood Building, Lokhandwala Complex.
Rs 850

Masai warrior curio, available in sizes ranging from a foot to two feet.
At: THREADS n HOMEZ, Shop No.1, Galaxy Apartments, BJ Road, Bandstand, Bandra (W).u00a0
Rs 1,775 each

Leopard print peep-toe ballerinas.
At: Vitamin K, 3 & 4 Kusum Kunj, 371, Linking Road, next to Mango, Khar (W).
Rs 1,580

Tribal print cotton beach dress.
At: Kazo, Cusrow Baug, Colaba.
Rs 1,900

Carved bangle in acrylic made to look like ivory.
At: Bungalow 8.
Rs 2,500

Chain-stitch rustic-coloured purse.
At: SOBO.u00a0
Rs 4,000

Rustic mug.
At: Good Earth.
Rs 325

Snake skin print tote.
At: Kazo, Cusrow Baug, Colaba Causeway.
Rs 3,800

Abstract print dress with coconut shell button straps.
At: Taxxi.
Rs 2,800

Bead strap flip-flops.
At: SOBO.u00a0
Rs 1,700

Bead and thread necklace.
At: Taxxi, 3 & 4 Kusum Kunj, 371, Linking Road, next to Mango, Khar (W).
Rs 1,150

Paper-light tribal earrings made from metal discs.
At: Roadside stall near Nike showroom, Colaba Causeway
Rs 100 each

Saba flock cushion.
At: Good Earth, Raghuvanshi Mansion, Raghuvanshi Mills Compound, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel.
Rs 1,200

Leopard print clutch.
At: The Oak Tree, 18, Cusrow Baug, Colaba Causeway.
Rs 1,100

Tribal shell necklace.
At: Bungalow 8, Grants Building, Arthur Bunder Road, near Radio Club, Colaba.
Rs 16,750

Jungle theme dress with laced waist.
At: Golmaal, Shop No. 12, Greenfield Society, Lokhandwala Complex.
Rs 1,895

Necklace crafted from coconut shell.
At: Bungalow 8.
Rs 9,750

Wooden painted bangle.
At: Stall at Malabar Mansion, SD Road, Colaba Causeway.
Rs 30