TIE & DYE SAFARI Sketches and Photos of Initial Prototypes which led to the development of Tie & Dye Safari collection By Esther Kute

SKETCHES: African print fabrics like Kitenge, Khanga, Maasai Shuka and Kikoi as linings and trimmings with contrast stitching and colorful upper

SKETCHES: Using Maasai beading on uppers

Uppers made from leather mixed with African print textiles; Khanga, Kitenge, Maasai Shuka and Kikoi

Samples developed from film printed leather (using different prints of metallics, florals and denim): where a film with prints on it is applied to the top coat of leather. Unfortunately this technique could not be achieved for mass production.