Ever since I can remember, buying my dad a gift has been difficult! He’s particular yet, is pleased by the sentiment behind any gift. He seems to have everything he needs and yet is intrigued by innovation and new ideas. Early on, I decided that my strategy would be to make or customise things for […]
This festival season has so many treats for world and African music lovers! And there’s nothing quite like enjoying some good music, outdoors in the sun (or rain!). There are four UK festivals that have our attention – with eclectic line-ups including musicians from, or heavily influenced by, the African continent. The diversity doesn’t stop […]
Calling all foodies: today we’re taking your taste buds on a little African safari. We hope you’ve all had a rejuvenating bank holiday weekend and that you got to spend some time outside. London was buzzing this weekend and we happened on several food festivals and food markets, featuring a diversity of global cuisine. That’s […]
The season of newness is here! We’re letting ourselves get carried away by the spirit of spring, and we’ve got some ideas to help you make the most of this moment too. Today we’re focusing on outdoor spaces as – it’s about time we got outside! Decorating [Images above: left, right] Once the spring cleaning is done […]
With Mother’s Day coming up in 2 weeks, we thought we’d help ease the pressure and share ideas for thoughtful gifts and special experiences to treat the mamas in your life. We know how multidimensional these amazing women are so, we’ve got a variety of suggestions to cover a wide-range of personalities! You’re covered – whether […]
When it comes to African art and design, there are so many interesting exhibitions, taking place across the world, in 2016. We are absolutely carried away by the excitement! Every week, we share details of these events on our Facebook page so, be sure to join us there, if you haven’t already. We are looking […]
Happy holidays! This time of year is synonymous with celebration – as it should be! A time to reflect on all we’ve accomplished and to set forth new intentions for the year to come. In the Toghal spirit of honouring traditional mediums of communication (of which textiles are a part), as well as contemporary creative […]
We’re pretty excited about the British Library’s current exhibition: West Africa: Word, Symbol, Song. It looks at literature and music – from the great African empires of the Middle Ages to the cultural dynamism of West Africa today. You might already know about our love for stories – this exhibition indulges us with tales from […]
We know that finding the right gift can be hard – you want something special that speaks to the individual. We’ve compiled some gift ideas into gift baskets, featuring our very own exclusive designs, to help you pick something they will love and remember you by. From newlyweds to worldly mamas who are doing it all; from culture-loving […]
If you’ve been following the Toghal journey for a while, you’ll know that stories are a big passion of ours. Our unique print designs are not pure figments of our imagination but, are rooted in age-old traditions from across the African continent. Our designs are, in themselves, stories – explaining how we’ve interpreted the stories behind […]
