Adinkra symbols – Origin and relevance
Culture and symbolism are very popular subjects in Ghana today. Unfortunately, this subject has time and time again been trivialized. Even so, no one can hide the fascinating clues behind both physical and spiritual meaning embedded underneath the Adinkra symbols....
The Kayayo girls of Ghana: The real life shopping baskets
If you’ve been to Makola market in Accra (if you haven’t, we recommend you do at least once), it is hard not to spot women carrying things that seem to be triple their weight on their heads. They are the Kayayo girls of Ghana. Who are the Kayayo girls? They are...
Top Artisanal work in Ghana
One of the beauties of Africa is its artisanal work. Ghana specifically, holds a lot of cultural richness, a big part of it reflected in handmade creations that use traditional and ancestral techniques. Luckily, all the artisanal work we will mention in this article...
The art of batik making in Ghana
Batik (pronounced ba-teek), is an ancient handmade fabric art that originates from the island of Java, Indonesia. Today, batik has also become increasingly spread in Ghana providing a form of living for many women. The art of batik making in Ghana is similar to that...
Vume the pottery village
What was once a way of life and source of income for many ethnic groups in Ghana, today is a form of art that has become one of the tourist attractions in Ghana. Vume, located in the Volta region, is one of them. Well known for its pottery making, Vume village is...
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