Magie Relph and Bob Irwin have been roaming Africa for almost 40 years - researching, documenting and buying textiles and fabrics. Come back often to see what's new.
33B Greens End Road, Meltham, West Yorkshire, HD9 5NW
After 25 years steering The African Fabric Shop... and almost 40 years exploring 34 of Africa's 54 countries... researching, documenting and buying African textiles… Magie and Bob are moving’ on.
It’s time for the next generation - our own Jenny Hall and Wally Bahoum - to bring new ideas and fresh enthusiasm into The African Fabric Shop and make it their own.
Please join us for our CELEBRATION Shop Open Day x 2
You'll find BARGAINS galore - of course !!!
Drop by for a browse and a chinwag…
'GOOD LUCK' Jenny and Wally !!!
We may be taking hold of the reins, but our ethos will stay the same!
To bring you authentic, unique, traditional and contemporary textiles and beads from creative crafts people around Africa.
We're looking forward to new adventures and new discoveries, as well as maintaining the great relationships Magie and Bob have worked hard to establish over the years.
We hope you join us for the ride!
Jenny and Wally
A selling exhibition linking Africa’s ancient textile traditions with contemporary creative innovation. Curated by Magie Relph and Bob Irwin of The African Fabric Shop.
'Under African Skies will be a land mark exhibition,' says Andrew Haughton of The Nomad's Tent.
'The culmination of two years of planning at the Nomad's Tent and almost 40 years of African travel, research and buying by Magie and Bob.'
Exhibition entry is FREE, of course
Special exhibition events - modest entry fee
Venue: The Nomad's Tent, 21-23 St Leonard's Lane, Edinburgh, EH8 9SH
Details and tickets for special exhibition events: nomadstent.co.uk