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ANDREW CHIHUNGU

Self Employed

Chihu Ngu Designs

Footwear

I love to be creative, one of the things which inspires me the most is nature and my cultural heritage. Designing comes as a natural gift, I haven't never been to a design school but my mind has this natural ability to create unique pieces . I want to explore and definitely be successful in this journey.

Jisangu

Category: Footwear

Competitions: Africa

My inspiration of this project came from circular wooden pieces which give a jingle that spices the rhythm while dancing. These are worn around the shin, when you see people wearing them it definitely means it's time to dance and celebrate. In my African tribe these are called Jisangu. It's time to be joyful and dance through storms, after just the COVID 19 hit the world alot of us lost loved ones, we need healing. Let's get our dancing shoes. A brief description of sneakers This has to be designed in a such way that they are wearable. Uppers are leather with half circular pieces cover in leather. They will not make sounds but will be a symbol which will bring emotions.

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