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The Nest Collective is a multidisciplinary collective living and working in Nairobi, Kenya.

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BLOSSOM: Our very own @zi.ggie and the lovely @callmedjiv will be performing at the Klub Karlstorbahnhof for the BLOSSOM event which is part of the @iffmh! Ziggie and IV will be performing alongside the German-based talented DJs JOEY LOU and OLIV fro
IFFMH: We are excited to share that we will be at the @iffmh showcasing a selection of our compelling shorts; ‘We Need Prayers,’ ‘Tuko Macho,’ ‘To Catch A Dream,’ our anthology film, ‘Stories of Our Lives,&rs
We have come to a bittersweet end of our outdoor art installation ‘Return To Sender’ journey at the @snfcc in Athens! Curated by @katerina.gregos, ‘Return To Sender’ opened at the SNFCC Esplanade on April 26, 2023, and was on
MORE THAN WORDS: Our long-awaited illustrated book of queer stories “More Than Words is now **available for purchase** at @papercafe.nbo! “More Than Words” is a collection of illustrated queer stories that brings together selected a
PODCAST: Our very own @sunnydolat had an insightful conversation with artist @jeremyhutchison and fashion historian @amberbutchart for series 3 of Amber’s podcast, #ClothCultures! Sunny and Jeremy discuss the installations “Return To Send

Material Languages: Sunny Dolat Presents ‘Nandi Flame’

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Our very own Sunny Dolat has been undertaking an original textile exploration, which he has titled ‘Nanga’, exploring 3 interesting and very different elements: ritual textiles, contemporary African textiles and sustainable textiles. We’re incredibly excited to present his first launch from Nanga: A print named 'Nandi Flame', illustrated by graphic designer and illustrator Monica Obaga, and inspired by the ubiquitous and lovely Nandi Flame tree, also commonly known as the African Tulip tree. 

Nandi Flame is a light, slightly transparent crepe chiffon in a pale pink colourway, featuring the Nandi flame blossoms in their trademark stunning orange, juxtaposed alongside slate grey hummingbirds, with twigs and blossoms in rosier, more playful shades, for a breezy and whimsical finish. This delicate summer fabric—with a gorgeous drape!—is at its best when used in scarves, summer shirts, kimonos, special occasion dresses, and more!

A limited first run of Nandi Flame is available for purchase (@ KES 600 per metre) in Nairobi at The Textile Loft in Westlands, on the 6th floor of Kipro Center on Sports Road. Do call The Textile Loft at +254717048713 to inquire and order (and they also deliver!), as well as for more details.

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