Ablaye Mbaye

Senegal (FR)

My name is Ablaye and I work on a mixed media of painting and rocaille beads. In design, I make lamps out of calabashes and give objects a second life.
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From the Design Up community

„Upcycling is an important pillar in establishing a circular economy. In the Global South in particular, it contributes to the preservation of traditional handicrafts, to an increase in the quality of life and creates prospects for young people.“

Selly Wane, project manager

About Design Up

With the upcycling project Design Up, we bring together creators from Germany and Senegal who develop and design collections in tandem.