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Introduction to Kente Weaving

By Kwadwo Opoku | Jan. 21st 4:21pm

Kente cloth cloths are often associated with high status and class, especially amongst the Asante tribe. Their “Chief Cloth”, which is what the king would wear, is Kente, which is typically made from strip weaving.

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Documentary on African Cloth Dyeing

By Kwadwo Opoku | Jan. 21st 4:21pm

While current records are unsure of the true origins of the Tie and Dye technique, analysts believe that it may have originated in the Senegal-Gambia area, around the 15th century.

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Indigo Textiles amongst the Yoruba

By Kwadwo Opoku | Jan. 21st 4:21pm

The central guiding philosophy behind the Adire fabric is the carefully limited the amount of dye used on the cloth, to bring out more if its typically blue cloth background, while maintaining the impact of the symbolism being portrayed in the ink. Adire is a more minimalistic way of fabric dyeing.

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Tie Dye in Bamako, Mali

By Kwadwo Opoku | Jan. 21st 4:21pm

Bamako Tie and Dye, which involves the use of naturally occurring tree based dyes and fabric is currently booming. This is primarily because the traditional methods of creating the cloth have been made more efficient as the years went on, which made it easier and more cost effective to produce.

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How To Make Dye From Plants

By Kwadwo Opoku | Jan. 21st 4:21pm

A majority of African fabric is made from naturally occurring dye, but the secrets behind the plants used and and which plant creates a certain color is often overlooked. In this video, we explore some of the plants and their properties.

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Introduction to Crochet Clog Slippers

By Kwesi Brown | Jan. 17th 4:21pm

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Making a Cowrie shell hair clip

By Kwesi Brown | Jan. 17th 4:21pm

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How to dye a scarf- Step by Step

By Kwesi Brown | Jan. 17th 4:21pm

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How to Reverse Tie Dye

By Kwesi Brown | Jan. 17th 4:21pm

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Make Copper Swirl Earrings

By Kwesi Brown | Jan. 17th 4:21pm

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Learn to Batik on Silk Fabric

By Kwesi Brown | Jan. 17th 4:21pm

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Make a Pendant from Water Bottle

By Kwesi Brown | Jan. 17th 4:21pm

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Make Silk Hankies Crochet

By Kwesi Brown | Jan. 17th 4:21pm

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Easy Single Crochet Earrings

By Kwesi Brown | Jan. 17th 4:21pm

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Experience Planet Baobab Resort

By Kwadwo Opoku | Jan. 21st 4:21pm

The Planet Baobab Resort and hotel is located in Botswana, and is close to its national park; Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. It promises a great view, interesting locations, friendly staff and a very comfortable stay for tourists.They also promise a revolutionary experience which moves away from the simple hotel experience into one that immerses you in the culture everyday, with social events.

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Explore the Pyramids of Giza

By Kwadwo Opoku | Jan. 21st 4:21pm

The Pyramids of Giza are located south west of Cairo, in the vast desert which has been known from the times of antiquity to be the land of dead. Guarded by the majestic bust of the Great Sphinx, The pyramids can be seen all over. They were built or the pharaoh Khufu, which would serve as the burial place for him and his royal family.

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Over 300 species in Mole National Park

By Kwadwo Opoku | Jan. 21st 4:21pm

Welcome to Mole National Park and Motel. Mole National Park is Ghana's largest national park, situated in the heart of the pristine Guinea Savannah Woodland ecosystem with low hills and escarpments. The scenic drive to Mole, though rough, will leave you, an adventurous visitor, nothing but an experience to always cherish and remember. The park covers about 4,840 km area.

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Enjoy the Braai Restaurant

By Kwadwo Opoku | Jan. 21st 4:21pm

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Eat in style at the Ponty Bistro

By Kwadwo Opoku | Jan. 21st 4:21pm

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Experience a taste of home at Xai Xai

By Kwadwo Opoku | Jan. 21st 4:21pm

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Bargain Trips - Traveling Economically

By Kwadwo Opoku | Jan. 21st 4:21pm

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9 top Safari Tips you need to know

By Kwadwo Opoku | Jan. 21st 4:21pm

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Travel nightmares to avoid

By Kwadwo Opoku | Jan. 21st 4:21pm

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Tour the wild side with Bushmans Kloof

By Kwadwo Opoku | Jan. 21st 4:21pm

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Sabi Sabi-South Africa Game Reserve

By Kwadwo Opoku | Jan. 21st 4:21pm

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Lake Manyara Tree Lodge

By Kwadwo Opoku | Jan. 21st 4:21pm

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