The Blog

How we use old prayer mats to make our baskets

One of the questions we get asked most frequently at Expedition Subsahara is what our baskets are made of. That’s an easy one. The coils are made using sweet grass and...

Radical Respect

“Your prices are outrageous!” Since starting Expedition Subsahara almost three years ago, I see some iteration of this remark on social media on a semi-frequent basi...

Reading Is Power

If you’re reading this, you are privileged. Why? Because you have the incredible ability to read. Everyone who can read and write grew up with a person or group of peo...

Juneteenth 2020

Juneteenth is just around the corner. With celebrations starting in 1865, the holiday is the oldest nationally marked commemoration of the ending of slavery in the Uni...

The Simb & The Virus

If presented the opportunity, life has a way of connecting experiences and cultural events. Lately, I’ve been thinking about the recent Coronavirus outbreak and it rem...

Tips for homeschooling and storage solutions

I was reading Ana Homayoun on NPR the other day and loved her advice for homeschooling. Ana Homayoun is an educational coach for students in the Bay Area and here are ...

For The Greater Good

There’s no denying that we are living in unprecedented times. I’ve heard that description a lot lately, and it couldn’t be more true. The Coronavirus pandemic has stru...

To Our Tribe

To Our Tribe... In light of developments with COVID-19, we wanted to update you about our operations and the steps we are taking with the safety of our makers and cus...

Senegals Beautiful Pink Lake

With its colonial architecture, bustling markets and secluded beaches, Senegal is a stunningly beautiful country. One popular tourist attraction is Lake Retba. Known a...

The Magic Is In the Cowrie Shell

If you’ve ever been to a country in Africa, you’ve probably seen women wearing jewelry made of cowrie shells. The small white shell looks porcelain. It’s strong and du...

Empowering Senegalese Girls Through Education

Hi, I’m Sofi Seck, a former photographer based in St. Louis, MO but originally from Senegal, West Africa. A long time ago, my parents divorced. My mom had nothing — n...

New Flat Woven Platters

Autumn is finally in the air in St. Louis! We love this season — from the leaves turning crisp and falling from the trees, to cooling temperatures and cooking/baking t...