a.d. schwarz
A collection of jewelry, furniture and homewares from the heart of the Miombo Forest in Mozambique. Sustainably-harvested and hand-crafted by local artisans from African noble hardwoods, including African blackwood. View more at a.d. schwarz and allanschwarz.com. Products available via Linhardt Design, The Aldrich Museum, and Kaight NYC.
The Intelligent Optimists making a difference
A little article I wrote nominating Ashoka Fellow Allan Schwarz as one of Ode’s 25 Intelligent Optimists.
horn rings, wood cuffs and metallic dreams
The 1 year anniversary of Linhardt Design Studio and the launch of the a.d. schwarz label is a NY success.
High-end African design debuts in New York, NY
a.d. schwarz, the coveted Mozambican label designed by artisans and South African architect, Allan Schwarz, debuts in New York City May 2009.
We’re launching a.d. schwarz in New York!
Sustainable development meets sustainable design in the a.d. schwarz label. From deep in the heart of the Miombo forests of Mozambique, each high quality design is hand-wrought from beautiful, sustainably-harvested African wood.
Celebrate 1 year of Linhardt Design + launch of a.d. schwarz
Mark your calendars for the one-year celebration of Linhardt Design and the launch of the a.d. schwarz collection JUNE 25, 2009 in New York, NY.
Elle Magazine goes from “green” to “blue” issue
Elle Magazine goes from green hues to blue hues while still touching upon great environmental issues and design. Check out Summer Rayne’s feature on Mozambique.
Inhambane to Vilanculos
I take the long road up from Inhambane to Vilanculos…a stop-over as I make my way nortward to the Mezimbite Forest Centre.
Discovery Earth Live: Maciene, Mozambique
Discovery Earth Live goes live in Mozambique! Watch, read, and hear about Summer Rayne’s and Allan Schwarz’s excursions through the country.
Discovery Earth Live maps our Mozambique trip
Discovery: Earth Live maps our Mozambique community development work throughout the month.
Mozambique Diaries from Nov 07
In honor of my departure to Mozambique tomorrow, I’ve posted a video diary of my time there last year. Click on it to see the very cool sustainable development programs we are working on.
