Ruqayyah prefers to describe herself as “someone who creates tangible objects that serve as an extension of myself and my personal aesthetic.” Now that’s deep. She’s influenced by science, nature, textures, minimalism and the cultures of people of color from around the world. She was especially inspired by Aztec as well as West African art for her Amoeba collection. Read the full Q&Africa interview here;
https://africafashionweek.com/newyork2013/01/q-and-africa-meet-ruqayyah-albaari-aka-ruru-jungle/
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