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African Figurines: A Look at Their History

The art of the African continent is often inextricably linked to and influenced by religious and cultural traditions. Some cultures in Africa, like the Igbo and Dogon, continue to celebrate their ancient traditions with original cultural expressions that include music, dance and unique styles of figurines or sculptures.

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A Tale Behind Tonga Baskets

The Tonga baskets from this area are constructed from locally sourced, long-lasting materials such as palm leaf, twigs, and makenge tree roots. The makenge root, which is known for its durability, grows stronger with each harvest owing to frequent harvesting; it is a wonderfully sustainable material for basket weaving because of this.

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Top 10 Ways to Create a Boho Inspired Home

The main idea behind the boho style is to make any space a comfortable area to relax in. The term “boho” now in relation to finding things unconventional, artistic, or culturally rich. While there's a long history of the bohemian people, by today’s standards it’s more of a noun that takes influences from past generations. The boho modern chic, what is widely seen today as “boho style” is a mash between vintage pieces from the 1950s to the 1970s, but also bringing a great emphasis on ethnic and handmade pieces too. If you’re wanting to create a more boho-inspired space at home, then  here are ten different ways to achieve it.

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