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VISITING THE WEAVERS
JOURNEYING THROUGH GHANA Visiting the weavers in Ghana: Exploring ways we can improve conditions for the community. Our recent trip to Africa at the top of January 2024, took us…
Gift Ideas | West African Baskets | West African Culture & Travel | West African Home Decor | Yoruba
EXPLORING DOUBLE WEAVING IN WEST AFRICAN CRAFT
UNVEILING THE ARTISTRY Unveiling the Artistry: Exploring Double Weaving in West African Craft West African craft is a treasure trove of cultural richness and artistic finesse. With each colour and…
Gift Ideas | West African Baskets | West African Culture & Travel | West African Home Decor | Yoruba
THE IMPORTANCE OF BASKET WEAVING IN AFRICAN CULTURE
A CLOSER LOOK AT BOLGA BASKETS IN WEST AFRICA Basket weaving holds a pivotal role in African culture, acting as a vibrant thread that weaves together tradition, artistry, and community…
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THE MEANING OF BASHIRI
WHATS IN A NAME? in African Culture: What’s in a name? When uncovering the significance and the meaning of Bashiri in African culture, the name is often associated with attributes…
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12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS!
ON THE NEXT DAY OF CHRISTMAS..GIFT A PET BASKET! Celebrate on the Days of Christmas with a heartwarming and sustainable gift – a woven pet basket, meticulously handmade in Ghana,…
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12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS!
ON THE NEXT DAY OF CHRISTMAS..GIFT A BOLGA FAN On the Days of Christmas, gift a bolga fan and unwrap a unique and sustainable delight – a masterpiece handmade in…
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12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS!
ON THE 1ST DAY OF CHRISTMAS.. GIFT A BRIGHTON BASKET Celebrate the joy of the season with a meaningful gift on the 1st Day of Christmas! Imagine unwrapping a beautifully…
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BASHIRI: A GIFT OF TRADITION AND CONNECTION.
African MARKET BASKET In many African cultures, the term ‘Bashiri’ holds deep significance, embodying the spirit of generosity and communal ties. Rooted in Swahili, Bashiri signifies a thoughtful gesture, often…
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A Beautiful Tradition
The weaving process Generations of women in the Bolgatanga region of Northern Ghana gather underneath a lush mango tree, singing, dancing, and laughing as they weave. The baskets they weave are…
HEALING EXPRESSIONS
SOUND HEALING WITH Ceremonial Gongs Healing Expressions: With a strike we are brightly awakened by ripples of harmonious vibration through the air. Ceremonial gongs invite our body, mind and spirit…
CREATIVE ADDITIONS
Decorating the table – Aku Baskets Decorating the table is made easy with our Aku baskets! Featuring large bowl-shaped baskets that flare out upwardly. They are exquisite, one-of-a-kind statement pieces…
SOULFUL TRADITIONS
BWA MASKS, Vibrant expressions of culture and spirit Our Bwa Masks are handmade in Burkina Faso. Soulful traditional Bwa masks are worn historically at religious celebrations. Traditionally Bwa Masks are used…