| Glorious Ghana 7-20 January 2012 Magie Relph and Bob Irwin Link to Magie and Bob's Ghana pics, 2009 Link to trip 2010 and more stories Ghana, once home to the mighty Ashanti Kingdom, fought over by Colonial Powers for its many riches is now a shining light in Africa of a stable nation moving forward in the modern world. One of Ghana's many riches is its textile traditions that still prosper to this very day. We will be joining long time visitors to Ghana Magie Relph and Bob Irwin on a journey of exploration, seeking to gather a knowledge and experience of the textile traditions of the region, as well as a feel for its history and traditions. Weaving, Batik, Indigo, Beads... there are many Fair Trade ventures and co-operatives to visit, enlarge your stash for back home projects and take time to learn how it is done [bring an apron you will be getting your hands dirty!] In Accra we will meet up with long time resident Trish Graham who is a beaded jewellery artist/designer and textile enthusiast. She’s been living and working in Accra for 10+ years and will share her love of this city with us for an insiders view. |
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| Indigo dye pits, magic as it comes out a rich green and turns blue as it hits the air. Bob takes research for the tours very seriously...always on the look out for good food! |
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| Magie tries strip weaving. Daboya, northern Ghana. Jan 08. Do you really think it is as easy as it looks? |
| Magie Relph and Trish Graham admiring traditional strip woven smock. Daboya, northern Ghana. Jan 08. |