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The art of silversmithing

Ethiopia is known and appreciated the world over for its exquisite and intricate Crosses representing the centuries old Orthodox faith of the country going back to the preAxumite period. Crosses were first created out of wood, bone, leather and stone. The Falasha Jews, allegedly first practised the art and skill of producing crosses from silver. […]

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Award Winning Bamboo Labs

Bamboo labs is an award-winning social enterprise in Ethiopia working to address the growing aspirations for sustainable and accessible mobility in Addis Ababa. Capitalising on the huge supply of bamboo in Ethiopia and aligning with the government’s push for more sustainable modes of transport, they are producing wheelchairs and bicycles made out of bamboo for

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