Ebony Wood
Ebony is a dense black/brown hardwood, coming from several species in the genus Diospyros, which also contains the persimmons. Unlike most woods, ebony is dense enough to sink in water. It is finely textured and has a mirror finish when…
Day July 26, 2023
Raffia
Raphia Farinifera / Raffia Palm – a palm tree native to tropical Africa and Madagascar, with a short trunk and leaves which may be up to 18 m (60 feet) long. The fibre from the leaves of the raffia tree are…
Ankara Bags
The word “ankara” is used to denote a style of clothing and fabric that prints traditional African designs, colors, patterns, and symbols on cotton using a wax-based process. You may have heard Ankara referred to by different names, such as “kente…