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Why is African Craftsmanship often dismissed as ‘cheap’ in Western markets? And what’s the real cost of this misperception for global culture and economic justice?
In many Western markets, African craftsmanship is often labeled as “cheap.” Cup circle caught on film in Zanzibar- photographer: Laila-Sophie Surges Whether it’s a carved mask, a woven basket, or a piece of hand-dyed fabric, these objects are frequently undervalued — seen more as souvenirs than serious cultural or artistic expressions. But this perception says more about the structures of global inequality than it does about the craftsmanship itself. Behind this devaluation i
Team Mukakasa
Oct 154 min read
From Clay to Cup: The Hands, the Fire, the Story
# KnowWhoMadeIt. #KnowHowIt’sMade. Meet the hands behind the craft | and the earth-to-table process that makes each piece one of a kind....
Team Mukakasa
May 32 min read
The expression of the kanga and the liberation of the Swahili women within colonial 19th century Zanzibar
The kanga was born in the Swahili East Coast of Africa in the small archipelago of Zanzibar. Where the kanga was seen as a form of...
Team Mukakasa
Mar 33 min read
ELIZABETH OF TOORO: Africa’s First Fashion Icon
Elizabeth Edith Bagaaya Akiiki of Tooro , a Ugandan princess from the ancient Tooro Kingdom, shattered barriers as one of the first...
Christine Mukakasa
Sep 16, 20242 min read
Imagining the Halyard Chair: An Afriscandi Interpretation of Hans J. Wegner's Iconic Design
Imagine the iconic 1950s Flag Halyard Chair by Danish designer Hans J. Wegner, reinterpreted through the hands of African artisans. This...
Christine Mukakasa
Sep 13, 20243 min read
The Dashiki: From Yoruba Roots to a Symbol of Black Pride
The dashiki is a vibrant, loose-fitting shirt that traces its origins back to the traditional Yoruba male working shirt. Over time, it...
Christine Mukakasa
Sep 12, 20242 min read
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