TheUrbanative African Crowns Collection by Mpho Vackier

WORDS Mary Garner

Metallurgical engineer and designer Mpho Vackier is behind the design of TheUrbanative’s 2018 African Crowns Collection, a collection inspired by traditional African hairstyles.

The range takes cues from the lines, forms and textures seen in African hairstyles, putting the relationship between African hair and identity front and centre while challenging and exploring beauty standards and how they are represented.

“Hair has always played a significant role in the culture of ancient African civilisations,” says Mpho. “It has been a symbol and disseminator of family background, social status, spirituality, fertility, differing tribes and marital status.”

TheUrbanative’s designs aim to tell stories inspired by African culture through furniture design. You can view previous collections, here.

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