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.
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.
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.
Where the fire burns: An account from Mozambique
Conservation, AIDS, education and hope: Summer Rayne Oakes shares her accounts from the field in Mozambique.
da west meets africa and brings the house down
If you’re into Africa-Western fusion, you may just want to check out Ladybrille.
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.
Sneak peak at coconut oil processing in Mozambique
A sneak peak at pressing coconut oil in Inhambane, Mozambique.
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.
Umucyo ubamurikira – Rwanda to NYC
A look at Esther’s Umucyo ubamurikira photo exhibit at Charity: Water and Salt Gallery. Check it out: The exhibit closes on September 30, 2008.
Holla for Green Jobs! August 25-31 Action-of-the-Week
Holla on the telephone on August 28th with the Green Jobs National Day of Action conference call. Sounds boring? I don’t think so. Plus, you’ll get all the insights from the frontlines. Be the first to know!
