Congo’s Talansi Designs Presents ‘Tribe En Ville’ a Fabulous Eye Popping Eco Friendly Collection Made Out Of Raffia Fabric

by Nana Tamakloe February 17, 2022

February 17, 2022 2.7K views

For lovers of ethnic and tribal African culture, the new Talansi Design collection is ideally created for you. The brand took to its social media platforms to unveil the very innovative set of looks titled “Tribal en Ville” is nothing but an extraordinary expose of the textile wealth of Africa.

The collection speaks to the eco-friendly conscious fashionistas and its unique composure is curated from Raffia fabric. The ‘Tribe en Ville’ collection consists of both clothes and accessories. According to the brand “The clothes and accessories in the collection are handmade for beginning to the finish; very fine, detailed embroidery work and easy to wear”.

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“Tribal en Ville” is a limited edition collection and some can say in some cases a set of collector’s items for extreme fashion lovers. The outfits boast mainly of dresses adorned with cowries and embroidered raffia threads. Exclusive pieces that highlight the precise talent of local craftsmen.

According to Adriana Talansi, designer and founder of the Congolese fashion brand “Talansi Design”, “Tribal en Ville” symbolizes power and wealth.

“At home in Congo, ‘Tribe en Ville’ symbolizes power and wealth, elsewhere it represents longevity and protection. Blessing and peace under other skies.
In regard to how it applies to the collection; “Tribal en Ville”, offers is a unique and authentic concept. Through this ethical and eco-responsible collection, we wish to share strong values with the world. The “Raffia” textile chosen for the confection is also a treasure of Africa and represents power. 100% natural, each garment gives you unmatchable comfort. Adorned with cowries, a sign of wealth, protection and everyday good luck; and the embroidered raffia threads are only the reflection of beauty”.

See images of the new Talansi Design collection taken by Beninese photographers Domeguek and Marc Athur Kidjo.