BOLGA BASKETS
Ghana, a West African country that lies a few degrees north of the equator along the Gulf of Guinea, is dominated by fast forests, shrublands, and grasslands. Dried grasses from these areas are woven into baskets by the indigenous tribes around Bolgatanga in the north. Universally known as Bolga baskets, these are woven in natural […]
Towel Time
Whether used as a towel next to the pool, at the beach or in a spa, as a wrap over swimming costumes or around the shoulders during safari game drives, as a tablecloth, as a picnic blanket or as a throw at the end of a bed, the uses of hammam towels are endless. These […]
No accessories? No future?
“A woman who doesn’t wear perfume has no future” COCO CHANEL Does the same apply to anyone who does not wear accessories? Accessories have been worn and carried since Ancient Times. Depictions of Egyptian pharaohs adorned with neck collars, bracelets, and earrings confirm that mankind has felt the need to wear accessories as early as […]
Coming for Lunch?
What ensures a memorable meal? All will agree that it is a combination of good food, interesting guests, entertaining conversation, a beautiful setting, and a pleasing tablescape. Whilst a myriad of mass-produced tableware items are available for use at a table, the inclusion of unique, handmade items will ensure that guests will sit down at […]
Basket Basket on the wall
The functionality of baskets is endless. Apart from being used for storage for an infinitive number of household items such as candles, magazines, fruit, vanity top products, firewood and toys it is also ideal for the display of products in retail spaces. Scarves, jewellery, and smaller products can be neatly and effectively displayed by using […]