Just been to Oxford where we came across some very interesting string from Cameroon. Very fine, Made from peeled raffia palm leaves, dyed dark red with cam wood. Worn by women in the biennial fertility masquerade. Our host in Oxford is an anthropologist who has been visiting the same village in Cameroon for 30 years. When I asked him about string he popped up into the attic and produced the sample. I can’t seem to add an image to your blog but will email pic / send sample if u are interested.
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Hi Anna,Why have an unreliable VW bay when you can have an iconic green T4!Love Sarah
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I know – is it the exact same colour as your green van? I think so!
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It looks utterly lovely, both the van and the beach! Well done you for organising such a creative and delightful trip.
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Am loving your posts, Anna. Beautiful string and words. Happy travels x
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Thanks John. where are you now? Still travelling? Hope you are having even half as much of a good time as me! x
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Just been to Oxford where we came across some very interesting string from Cameroon. Very fine, Made from peeled raffia palm leaves, dyed dark red with cam wood. Worn by women in the biennial fertility masquerade. Our host in Oxford is an anthropologist who has been visiting the same village in Cameroon for 30 years. When I asked him about string he popped up into the attic and produced the sample. I can’t seem to add an image to your blog but will email pic / send sample if u are interested.
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Yes PLEASE!
and anything else string related you might come across
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