Eva Sonaike

Eva Sonaike studied for an MA in Fashion Journalism from the London College of Fashion, where she specialised in contemporary African fashion and textiles. Following this Eva worked in magazine publishing and had a highly successful editorial career. However, it was in 2009 that the desire to develop her own designs and a personal mission to bring the vibrancy of African colours to the home-interiors market, saw Eva begin her textile and interiors company.

Eva’s passion is colour and her company ethos ‘Bringing Colour to Life’ is evident in her fabric collections. She is based in London but takes her aesthetic influences from both her Nigerian origins and the traditions of European antique furniture (she was born and raised in German). The distinctive and vibrant West-African aesthetic is visible throughout her collections.

All of the products in the Eva Sonaike collection are handmade in England and the fabrics are even printed here.

EVA SONAIKE PRODUCTS

FROM THE JOURNAL

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Grey Odi Cushion

£30.00 £69.00

Designed by Eva Sonaike with West African post-colonial architecture in mind, this elegant cushion will lend a touch of African lux to your sofa. Dark greys and bold pinks printed onto a soft ‘adire’ (a traditional Yoruba batik technique) patterned background. Available in two colours.

Colour: Grey with pink detail

Size: 50 cm x 50 cm

Notes: the duck-feather cushion pad is included

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Blue Ijoba Cushion

£51.75 £69.00

Eva Sonaike’s moto is that ‘life is better with colour’ - her blue circle-shape Ijoba cushion proves her rule. Predominantly blue, with yellow and indigo accent colours and printed onto cotton rich fabric with a soft velvety backing and a concealed zip, this cushion commands attention! Also available in Green.

Colour: blue

Size: 50 cm x 50 cm

Notes: the duck-feather cushion pad is included

Pink Odi Cushion

£30.00 £69.00

Designed by Eva Sonaike with West African post-colonial architecture in mind, this elegant cushion will lend a touch of African lux to your sofa. Bold pinks and dark greys printed onto a soft ‘adire’ (a traditional Yoruba batik technique) patterned background. Available in two colours.

Colour: Pink with grey detail

Size: 50 cm x 50 cm

Notes: the duck-feather cushion pad is included

Sold out

Green Ijoba Cushion

£69.00

Spectacularly bold cushion seeks complimentary sofa. A strong green circle-shape design, with pink and white accent colours, printed onto cotton rich fabric with a soft velvety backing and a concealed zip is designed and made in the UK by Eva Sonaike drawing on her West-African and German heritage. This cushion commands attention! Also available in Blue.

Colour: green

Size: 50 cm x 50 cm

Notes: the duck-feather cushion pad is included

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