In Real Life
“Scarification.” If I’m being honest, I’ve always hated that word. To me, it’s a bad and almost disrespectful way to describe the beautiful and ancient ritual of tribal markings. These markings are done in pride, not shame. They’re seen as...
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We get a lot of questions about the African textiles that are used for our goods. In Africa, the cloths and woven fabrics used for living are as traditional as basket weaving and are ingrained in African culture. We’re launching...
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Forget the brown and grey wicker baskets of the past. We think that baskets should be a bold, colorful solution to your life’s clutter. Baskets shouldn't only be containers for storage — with a little creativity and lots of fun, your baskets can...
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I’ve been asked over and over why I don’t show the faces of the artisans who make Expedition Subsahara products. For me, the reason is deeply personal, but I've decided to share. Growing up, I always saw images of Westerners...
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We are excited to announce that the Expedition Subsahara studio is officially open! Come see us and shop the goods at the Foundry Art Center. And if you're local to St. Louis, we now offer free in store pickup on...
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