Design Focus: Zanzibar

One of the first designs I created for the Lanark brand was the textile inspired pattern Zanzibar. With the global trends just starting to emerge, I wanted to design a pattern inspired by the traditional African “Kente” cloth. The design has a woven effect with strands of metal threads printed as a subtle highlight to the layered vertical weave. Since it was introduced the handcrafted African look has become more and more popular on the fashion runway and in interior projects. Shown form top left: A traditional African basket; Dress by Gucci Spring 2011; Sequin “Anita” Long fringe fabric necklace; Pieces Dota Wood Bracelets by Asos; Lanark Zanzibar design in Cashew L2-ZA-02; Traditional African Kente cloth; Jacket by Gucci Spring 2011; Traditional African woven pots and bowls; Wooden bangle bracelets by Marshall Ward; Lanark’s Zanzibar in Plantation L2-ZA-13 and Nutmeg L2-ZA-04.