Monday, 20 April 2015

Artisan's Workshop



We visited the National Artisan’s workshop to interview a woman named Dao Djeneba, who makes clothes for the Tigoung Nonma shop. We congratulated her on our most popular product of the week, which won most likes online. We then asked her many questions about why she chose this career, what inspired her to, what difficulties she has as an artisan with a disability, what customers are like when buying her products, what she wishes to improve and more.  All volunteers participated in the interview either taking notes, filming, asking questions and or reviewing more of her work. It amazed me how hard they work, and what gorgeous clothing they make from scratch. She and her colleagues dye all material first starting from white with the use of many substances like plants, seeds etc. They showed us what tools they use to print, using simple crafting tools and no machinery. 



Dao Djeneba who is sitting and her colleague, Farika. 





We couldn’t help but wonder and take a look at all the shops, workshops, craft stalls and galleries whilst we were there. I also, cannot begin to mention how friendly everyone was with loads of smiles and enthusiasm to show us there lovely work!


















 All of our Tigoung Nonma Team who contributed in the interview and Dao Djeneba in her very own workshop.


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