| Whether you are looking to add a touch of the | | | | will also lend and African appeal to your home. |
| safari to your home or paying homage to your | | | | 4. Drums: Drums are an integral part of African |
| nationality, African décor is a classy and | | | | society and make for very interesting |
| unique way to give your home's decor a cultural | | | | conversation pieces. Leave a small drum at the |
| appeal. African home decor draws its' cues from | | | | end of the couch or by a few plants. Larger |
| the many cultures that grace the huge continent | | | | drums can even make unique end tables. |
| of Africa. | | | | 5. Mudcloth: Mudcloths are a form of art that are |
| Here are a few tips on putting together an | | | | very unique to Africa. They are made from |
| African themed room: | | | | cotton cloths that are painted with dyed mud with |
| | | | striped tribal designs or primitive tribal scenes. The |
| 1. Colors: The colors of an African themed room | | | | cloth is then washed, treated with an organic |
| should be based safari or jungle motif. Black, | | | | solution and hung to dry. Mudcloths are great for |
| browns, cream and burnt orange make great | | | | wall decor, draping over a couch or for pillow |
| foundation colors. Add splashes of green and blue | | | | covers. |
| to add depth. Stay with natural colors and tones. | | | | 6. Indigenous animals: It is important to add |
| 2. Textures and prints: Textures are a very | | | | elements of the African safari to your home |
| important part of African style. You can add | | | | decor. Elephants, giraffes, lions, cheetahs, and |
| natural accents such as bamboo picture frames, | | | | zebras are an integral part of African society. |
| straw mats and plants to quickly add texture to | | | | Look for tall wood giraffes sculptures and |
| your room. Cheetah, leopard, and zebra prints on | | | | soapstone carvings of elephants and lions. |
| tapestries, pillows, rugs and blankets will also go a | | | | 7. Woven baskets: Woven baskets are an ancient |
| long way towards adding African influence. | | | | form of art in African. Typically crafted with |
| 3. Hand-crafted African Art: From primitive tribal | | | | simple geometric designs, African baskets will |
| masks to intricate ebony wood sculptures, African | | | | vary in design and materials depending upon the |
| Art is prized around the world. For your walls, | | | | region they are woven. Use African woven |
| hang primitive weapons, tools or tribal masks. | | | | baskets for wall decor, magazine baskets or fruit |
| Tribal hand-crafted instruments and dried gourds | | | | baskets. |