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This blog focuses on my three favorite topics:   African art, African carvings, and Dogon art. Is it ethical to buy African art and handicrafts?   The short answer is “yes.”   The long answer is “It depends.”   Some people might protest the worldwide sale of artwork from Africa, believing it to be too scared to be sold in nations far from its origins.   Others say that the money goes back to the artists in the end which helps their financial situations at home.   Is that charity?   Is it buying high priced artwork?   There are a lot of questions out there, and they are all good ones.   Nonetheless, if you want to purchase African Art or African Carvings from an online store near you, you certainly have the freedom to do so.   African art and African carvings are two of my favorite topics to discuss on blogs.   These items are popular in a lot of markets, making them highly desired.   The demand is on the rise, and sometimes...

We will look at this month’s hot topic items: African baskets, Kente, and African wood sculptures. There are many good reasons to buy African jewelry.   If you have to be convinced, however, you’re in luck.   This is the blog for the job. African jewelry isn’t just about intricate design and high fashion.   It is a symbol of beauty that comes from a human culture that doesn’t get enough recognition.   African cultures, as a whole, are largely forgotten in the so-called western world, and it’s a terrible mistake.   We should celebrate diversity by treating art from Africa as equal to anything else called a masterpiece in the art world. Luckily, people are starting to get the message.   Right now, more and more online shoppers are taking to search engines pounding in keywords like African baskets , masks, jewelry, beadwork, or artifacts, hoping to score big with a breathtaking piece that won’t break the bank (or might break the bank – there are some big s...

This blog discusses African costumes and clothing in a brief manner. Traditional clothing worn in Africa is known as African clothing.  Today, “Western Clothing” is often more visible in urbanized locations.  However, in Africa, some people still don traditional and historic attire.  You can find these “ African costumes ” online today.  That’s a benefit of being alive in the twenty-first century.   You can get a wide of array of clothing on the internet today. That includes textiles and clothing from Africa.   African clothing, and fashion, offers a new worldview to some.   Clothing differs in colors, textures, and styles around the globe. What comes out of Africa has its own unique presence which should be honored and respected, if not celebrated, by the masses!   Western styles and patterns do find themselves in the mix every now and then, making it all the more telling of our times.   In rural areas, you may find more traditional ...