For generations, traditional weaving has been a vital part of cultural heritage, passing down intricate techniques from artisans to future generations. Using handlooms and natural fibers ...

Weaving traditional cots by hand is a labor-intensive craft that has been passed down through generations. The process begins with selecting high-quality materials such as sturdy cotton or jute ...

Beyond theoretical discussions, the workshop featured a captivating live demonstration of the Ethiopian coffee ceremony. Participants witnessed the full ceremonial process—roasting and grinding beans, ...

IDUKKI: Being the president of Adimali panchayat in Idukki has not deterred Soumya Anil from continuing with her family occupation of bamboo weaving ... compromise on my traditional occupation ...

In southern Ethiopia, the Konso people have maintained ... it’s a careful process, almost like weaving them together. Each stone has its place. We pick stones that are just the right size ...

The launch of this demobilisation process represents a beacon of hope for Ethiopia and a model for collaborative global peacebuilding. This initiative demonstrates Ethiopia’s determination to achieve ...

On a breezy fall morning in late October, she’s inside her trailer preparing a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony. Dressed in a traditional Ethiopian Habesha dress, a ruby-colored handmade ...

“Mabal” is a Blaan term for the weaving process using abaca fibers while “tabih” refers to the finished hand woven cloth and also the Blaan traditional tubular skirt. Blaan abaca-ikat ...

One of the last remaining ‘azmari bets’ (poetry/music houses) in the Ethiopian capital has been saved from demolition to make way for a skyscraper. But as Addis Ababa pushes to modernise, many worry ...

Ethiopia’s transitional justice process has grappled with the issue of international involvement from the start. However, following nationwide consultations on the green paper, the Transitional ...

Saba Yilma wafts clouds of fragrant smoke out from under a heavy leather cloak to help moderate the temperature of her "weyba tis", a traditional Ethiopian sauna therapy. Sat on a chair above a ...