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My Mali – meeting Mariam and creating her blog

Posted in 'What Women Make' project, -Chauncey Zalkin, Contributors, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on June 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

How I went to a Mali culture and design expo and ended up befriending and creating a blog for an inspiring and charitable design co-op from Mali two days later in my apartment. Hugs all around.

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WHAT WOMEN ARE MAKING IN WEST AFRICA: BURKINA FASO

Posted in -Chauncey Zalkin, Contributors, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on June 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

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This piqued my curiousity (see post on top of this one). These are like Madonna ‘goomie’ bracelets in glorious African colors. Who were the women behind them -and how could I make them available from the artisan to your doorstep? I happened upon the story of Rose Bere, a woman from Burkina Faso, [...]

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WHAT WOMEN ARE MAKING IN WEST AFRICA (BY WAY OF LONDON): GHANA

Posted in -Chauncey Zalkin, tagged , , , , , , , , , on June 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

“All garments are produced in Ghana by highly skilled tailors and seamstresses. The highest standards in garment production is an integral part of Sika’s mission. We work very closely with local traders and manufacturers to produce quality garments for the international market. By generating regular income for those involved, we are able to give back [...]

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