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#Crafts - 6 posts
Six Arts and Crafts Hotspots in Africa
5 September 2017
I generally dislike shopping. But I love buying arts and crafts, especially when I travel. Here are some of my favorite arts and crafts in Africa.
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The Ndebele Artists of Mpumalanga: Coming Soon to Joburg
23 August 2017
The Mpumalanga Traditional Art Market is coming to Joburg. Before the event, I traveled to Mpumalanga to meet the Ndebele artists coming to the market.
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Beading with Beauty at piece
14 July 2017
My love for beaded jewelry began many years ago, when my sister worked in a bead shop. Susanna and I would pick out beads together and then she would make …
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Baby Elephants, Hungry Giraffes, and Other Cool Stuff in Karen
5 March 2017
Karen, a wealthy suburb of Nairobi, is a colonial African tourist bonanza. Wildlife, shady tea gardens, interesting history, and beautiful crafts abound.
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Must-Have Christmas Gifts From the Maluti Mountains
6 December 2016
I bought some of my favorite things on a drive through Lesotho and the eastern Free State.These mohair tapestries and Basotho blankets make great gifts.
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I Went Crafty in Swaziland
23 February 2012
I’ve never been a big shopper, and my inclination to shop has dropped even lower since I left the United States. But I do enjoy one type of shopping in …
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