Discussing Handcraft- and Micro Businesses in Ghana
“If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.” (1 Corinthians 3:17) The basic and fundamental law of the human body is that of our finite
Everybody reading this probably wants to be the next unicorn: a company with a tech base and product offering that simply propels them from one funding round to another, seemingly without effort, anxiety or unexpected setbacks. This is all good:
For many women in Ghana, life can be hard and making a living can be even harder. Many career paths are traditionally closed to females, and with cultural expectations that women will be the homemaker and do all the household
One good way to spend your vacation in Ghana is to enjoy the sounds. Different regions of the country offer their own authentic music and musical instruments, and you could still enjoy them even if you have returned home by
Ghana, located smack dab in the Gold Coast in West Africa, has not just a great tradition and great culture, but it also has a great diversity of flora – and many Ghanaians have showcased a variety of flowers and
Ghanaian and west african cuisine in general, is excellent. Partly because most of the food is acquired fresh – and makes use of the plentiful spices and herbs that can only be found in its prosperous lands. Even the fish
Everyone knows that skin care is of utmost importance to the Ghanaian girl. The land of cocoa butter, Shea butter and gold must, after all, produce some amazing beauty products. Ghana is known for its natural and effective beauty products
Personally, I think the days of male dominance are almost behind us. OK, I could start ranting about the modern “man vs woman” issues, but that’s not what I’m here to write about. Instead, I aim to champion the ladies
In much of the Third World, by contrast, the relative standard of living causes people to find value wherever they can, including by digging through rubbish dumps. This isn’t always restricted to rudimentary scavenging, though: Ghanaian ingenuity has manifested itself
For centuries now, Ghanaian craftsmen and women have been constructing what they and their neighbors needed from natural materials using much the same techniques that are practiced today. Of course, the primary function of these items was practical, often as
As we all know that West Africa is rich in arts and crafts; and undoubtedly, most of its unknown yet exquisite treasures can be mostly found in the Western African hub of Ghana. Ghana is unique in many ways. Ghana
Ghana is characterized by a rich tropical climate that is fairly favorable for the growth of plants and forests. In Ghana, agriculture, including forestry plays a significant role for the growth of the economy; in a sense, it is the
The Kente cloth is one of the most recognizable fabrics in the world. It has a history that originates from Ghana as it was created and weaved by Asante and Ewe people with specially created and designed looms. The Kente
The preparation of processed and preserved meat and seafood is a common practice in Africa. Communities in various regions of Africa have used food preservation methods as a means of prolonging the shelf life of meat for centuries. The ingenious