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Create a Sacred Space: African-Inspired Meditation Room Crafting

More and more people are starting to have the mindset of creating a space that is just their own; others have been going on and on about how they just want to get away and move to a space where they can be themselves, recollect and connect to their inner beings. The world is shifting into more and more awareness of self and what we need to grow as sane humans unshackling the bondage of generational curses. Mental health has become an important aspect of our lives, and having a space of your own can go a long way in keeping it healthy. It is a place where you can relax and unwind, away from the hustle and bustle of life....

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Magnificence Comes In All Shapes and Sizes – The Namji Dolls of Cameroon

The most beautiful dolls in Africa. The first time I laid my eyes on the Namji Dolls, I thought to myself… what an interesting masterpiece! Before long, I had laid my eyes on another, and another, and another, and it was as if I was looking at whole new creations, alike yet so different.   Source Each Namji doll is carved with a unique stature and facial expression. Crafted by hand, they are considered original art pieces and often expensive.Their distinctive appearance that represent mother, father or child; carved into geometric shapes and adorned with colourful beads, metals, fibre, cowrie shells,coins and even leather, have created a large demand around the world for not only their shapes, but their deeper meaning. Art...

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THE GROWING OBSESSION OF NAMJI DOLLS

Namji Dolls are made from African Rosewood, a legume tree native to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Gabon, and Equatorial Guinea. After the body of the doll is finished, it's covered with knitted textiles made up of multicolored beads and glass pearls. Metal strips decorate the feet, which were formerly used as currency in the form of cowry shells. When mounted on a wooden base, the doll is complete. Each figure has a distinct shape and expression etched on its face.

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