Craft & Technique
The Art of Coiled Basketry in Western Uganda
Walk into any home in Ankole and you are likely to find a woven basket — holding millet, covering a meal, or …
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Craft & Technique
Our Artisans
Meet the Women Behind Home of Africa
Home of Africa Crafts is more than a shop. It is a community of girls and women in Mbarara who come together …
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Home & Living
How to Style Handmade Baskets in Your Home
Handwoven baskets are functional, but they are also some of the easiest ways to add warmth and character to a room. Here …
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Culture & Heritage
The Story of the Calabash
For centuries the calabash — a dried, hollowed gourd — has been one of the most useful objects in East African homes. …
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Gift Guides
A Guide to Choosing the Perfect African Gift
Looking for a gift that feels personal, meaningful and genuinely handmade? Here is our guide by recipient. For the home-loverA Wall Basket …
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