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''Nature uses only the longest threads to weave her patterns, so that each small piece of her fabric reveals the organization of the entire tapestry.” ~ Richard P. Feynman It has always been amazing how a simple click on Google brings up an abundance of results we were not entirely aware of, and opens up our minds to a sea of wonder and knowledge. You just have to find the credibility behind it. Africa's history has never fallen short of this, as the evidence exists all over the world. The realization that what we know is just the tip of the iceberg. If I had a dollar for how many colors and patterns on Rwandan baskets I have seen and...

Traditional and innovative, the malawi style of basket weaving is a dynamic and growing trade that has grown to be one of the most recognizable symbols of Malawi. With roots deep in tribal history, this art form is still evolving as we speak with modern styles and materials beginning to emerge alongside traditional ones.