WHY GLASS BEADS ARE AN ITEM THAT EVERY HOME NEEDS:
Glass beads are not just a vibrant decor piece that will add character and natural texture to your home. These glass beads harbour the power of economising our empties (disregarded glass) and turning it into sustainable employment across Africa.
CAMEROON, THE DIVERSE STORYTELLER.
Cameroon is a country that speaks a wellspring of life and soul across 200 different languages and is affluent in Africa's cultural and artistic diversity. This is believed to be influenced by the borders of 6 distinguishable African countries - Central African Republic, Chad, The Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon and Nigeria. HOW THE CAMERONIAN CRAFTSMAN’S DESIGNS ARE AS EQUALLY DIVERSE AS THE HISTORY OF ITS LOCALS: THE BAMILEKE (Ba-mil-eee-ke) The Bamileke are a grassland ethnic group that is native to the West of Cameroon. Heritage and legacy play an important role in the decision of the craftsman...
Calabash Bowl | A Treasure of Nature
A TRUE AFRICAN TREASURE FROM NATURE AND A PRIZED POSSESSION FOR MANY HOUSEHOLDS ACROSS AFRICA. A Calabash is made from a Gourd plant which grows on the same ground as pumpkins, squash and cucumbers. Once the calabash is dried and hallowed it becomes an asset of a way to store, serve and even transport foods. In many West African societies, a calabash is gifted to newlywed couples - a decorative calabash can be used as a cosmetics container or a money box. A more practical Calabash is used to transport water from a well to the village or to aid in...
The Nomadic History of Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe The landlocked country is located with South Africa to the South, Botswana to the West, Zambia to the north and Mozambique to the east. A country with 16 official languages was once occupied by the oldest culture on Earth today. The San were notorious for moving from one place to another and this nomadic influence can be noticed throughout Zimbabwe's history as various tribes, cultures and even European domains ruled the country. As the San migrated towards Botswana the new integrated languages of the Bantu and Zhizo moved in. The Zhizo were considered connoisseurs of the African trade...