Weaving empowerment through tradition

For centuries women of the Owambo culture of North-Central Namibia have woven functional baskets with great talent and artistry.   In a  time of worldwide cultural exchange Namibians have found an opportunity to share their traditional art with the world.  As the country addresses rapid modernization, changes in gender roles and the spread of HIV, the Oshikuku Basket Project was created in 2006 to utilize this traditional Namibian art to economically and socially empower women.  The project has grown from eight members, to 77, and still more are waiting to join.  Monthly meetings provide a space where together the women negotiate prices and encourage standards of excellence, resulting in a local project with a global reach. 

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RT @AfricanProverbs: A child one does not instruct on return, one instructs him when going. ~Bantu Proverb

July 13 2010, 4:39pm

the land is ready!

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"COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS"

Special thanks to the UCC Community Forum in Simi Valley, CA for hosting a presentation about The Oshikuku Basket Project. If your organization would be interested in learning more about our work, please contact Amber Lung, at amberlung@gmail.com, to discuss ways to collaborate.

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