Posts Tagged ‘Africa’
Repurposed Maize-Flour Sack Duffel & Grocery Bags from Tanzania
Part of the original mission of ADEA is to work with artisans to produce creative products that are appealing to tourists and interesting to international buyers.
Read MoreSo Committed, He Was Even Willing To Cut His Hair!
From the elders we learn about local life; the traditions, customs, and social constructs under which communities functioned; and also local perspectives on national events
Read MoreDiscovering Local Histories through the Elders
From the elders we learn about local life; the traditions, customs, and social constructs under which communities functioned; and also local perspectives on national events
Read MoreHe’s Only Four Years Old and Washing!
Tanzanian children learn early on to help in the home.
Read MoreAn Elder Gets the Head, Naturally!
In Maasai culture meat consumption is the norm, and the best part, the head, is saved for an elder.
Read MoreIf you can’t afford tea, just burn the sugar!
Drinking tea is a normal part of the current Tanzania tradition.
Watu wa Mtwara [People of Mtwara]
Read MoreYoung Maasai join world fashion trends
The smartphone has brought the impact of world fashion to this remote corner of Africa.
Read MoreA Seattle Seahawks fan, in Mtwara, Tanzania?
Last week one of our carvers arrived at the ADEA office donning a baseball cap with the logo of my hometown football team, the Seattle Seahawks. It was great to see a fellow fan… or was he?
Read MoreWhy can’t you wait your turn?
Soon after I arrived in Mtwara I went to buy bread. I waited patiently for the man in front of me to finish his business, and then I stepped forward to make my order. Just then…
Read MoreDid the first Tanzanian president wear women’s clothes?
This is not likely (though I have no proof to the contrary). This funny consideration came from some older Tanzanian Shilling notes and a publication we purchased on the history of Tanzanian banknotes.
Watu wa Mtwara [People of Mtwara]
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