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 A tale is told of a great civilization that existed two centuries ago. On the coast of the Gulf of Guinea in West Africa, a very rich kingdom was formed. The Kingdom of Ashanti. It was established by the Asantehene Osei Tutu I. Ruler after ruler in order of succession, they formed bigger kingdoms and expanded their borders for about 200 years, until the British took over. What makes Ghana so special is that today, it is one of the leading countries of Africa, partly because of its considerable natural wealth and partly because it was the first black African country south of the Sahara to achieve independence from colonial rule. The availability of gold in the area got Ghana the name ‘The...

Blossom by blossom the spring begins. - Algernon Charles Swinburne Ah, spring… as fresh as morning dew on your window sill… a time when nature awakes, and the earth begins to shake off the cold and to wake up from its winter slumber. Colors of spring are nothing but reviving. Spring is the time for renewal and new beginnings. The colors of this season represent a brighter, livelier tone than the winter blues. The uncured ultra-modern hues and shades are also associated with nature, which means that they are more natural and less artificial, as opposed to their winter counterparts. Source : Pritchett-Rapf Blog Picture that comparison for a minute… the most popular spring colors are green, yellow, and purple…...

Ah, the Kuba Cloth. What comes to mind when you hear ‘Kuba’? All that circulates in my mind is the ‘exotic’, ‘fine weave’, or ‘tropical’. But you see, anything created from the Garden of Eden, - Africa; is a masterpiece of art and craftsmanship passed down for generations... the identity of a people.

Did you know that African wall baskets are trending now? If you are an ardent internet user, you must have seen these baskets on social media pages. And they deserve all the hype they are getting lately. These baskets can transform a boring wall space in an incredible way. If a cluster of these are hung on a wall, they can make a captivating view that could work for a range of home décor styles. Whether your home style is rustic, coastal, contemporary or traditional, these African baskets have what it takes to revamp it. Furthermore, the accessories are readily available and inexpensive. They are the easiest way to do up your plain-looking walls. If you are feeling interested in...

The internet has been used to popularize African baskets and now they are known all over the world. All baskets from countries like Zambia, Kenya, Uganda, Senegal, Rwanda and Botswana are all featured on major social media websites like Pinterest and Facebook. This has increased their popularity across the globe and there are more and more people looking to buy and use them for wall decorations. Various African baskets If you are looking to add a simple and stylish element to a boring area of your home, choose one of the loveliest African wall baskets. Zambian baskets should be your first consideration because they are currently the hottest wall design trend. The most renowned ones are the Tonga baskets. These...