Aid to Artisans Ghana (ATAG), an NGO in crafts has for 17 years worked with the bead-making communities. ATAG works to ensure that the bead makers (both men and women) master not only the crafts ...

The beneficiaries, drawn from the Awutu Senya District of the Central Region, were trained on how to use beads to craft necklaces, bracelets, bags, key holders, purses, and rings among others as ...

Glass Beads of Ghana. Where: Newark Museum, 49 Washington St., Newark. When: Through June 15, 2009. Noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and ...

With a great tradition and growing international appeal, ‘Made- in- Krobo’ beads offer the rallying point for increased tourism activity in this area of the Eastern Region.

Ghana: Country's Arts And Crafts On Exhibition. 29 August 2008. Public Agenda (Accra) ... Among some of the wares on display were beads, hand woven kente, leather sandals, and cowry chains.

Beads have a long history in Ghana. They were once the king's currency, according to E.B.T. Sikapa, an organizer for the first Ghana International Beads Festival.

The Arts in Ghana is not only about crafts but also a representation of the country in terms of culture and heritage. Arts in Ghana is a major factor in promoting African artistry and values to ...

16 Easy Holiday Craft Sets That the Whole Family Will Enjoy: Painting, Coloring, Beads, and More Celebrate Christmas and Hanukkah by painting a ceramic menorah, decorating ornaments, or creating ...

Dabaa (Ash), April 25, GNA- Mr Lawrence Prempeh, General Manager of the Ghana Export Promotion Council (GEPC), on Monday said the Council had planned to reactivate the Dabaa Beads Craft Centre in ...

A new generation of Ghanaians are rediscovering their heritage -- and rediscovering the appeal of traditional beads. Many Ghanaians used to associate beads with an old-fashioned coming-of-age ...