
Where She Creates: Raquita Henderson
Walking into Pinxit, the South City St. Louis lifestyle, wedding and portrait photography studio of Raquita Henderson, one might first be enveloped by the scent. Wheth...
Read moreWalking into Pinxit, the South City St. Louis lifestyle, wedding and portrait photography studio of Raquita Henderson, one might first be enveloped by the scent. Wheth...
Read more“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 trib...
Read moreWe 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...
Read moreForget 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 con...
Read moreI’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 decide...
Read moreWe 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 t...
Read moreSometimes, just a little of something can add a lot of personality, style and energy to a space. That’s the case with Expedition Subsahara baskets. A piece here and t...
Read moreWhile the numbers vary according to exactly what statistic you’re looking at, there’s no way to get around the fact that the fashion industry is a huge cause of pollut...
Read moreThere are some words in Wolof, my native language, that don’t easily translate to English. “Teranga” is one of those words. Translated, teranga means “hospitality,” b...
Read moreLet's face it, minimalism is on trend. People today are doing their best to live small, not accumulate and blend in, whether it’s through tiny homes, their lifestyle ...
Read moreIt’s the final day of 2018, and what better time is there to reflect on the journey of Expedition Subsahara? If you’ve been along for the ride since the beginning, th...
Read moreSince starting Expedition Subsahara, the theme of cultural appropriation has come up over and over again. This has been a tough topic for me because I do everything in...
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