Motivation
Over the years my interest for textile and paper has only been growing.
From fascinating workshops, disciplined courses on tailoring techniques and exciting books to special trips and travels to museums and far away destinations that give special attention to fabrics and fashion, traditional crafts or the idiosyncratic mix of conpemporary textile and paper art.
So in Zanzibar, besides enjoying the beach and the ocean in great company, I hope to go hunting for my favourite things with the help of the locals and the Bradt travelguide – Zanzibar 8th edition.
Moto www.motozanzibar.wordpress.com
Vibrant palm basketry, straw hats household decorations and woven fabrics
Moto provides un umbrella for 19 co-operatives, totaling over 100 men and women, all of whom benefit from the supportive structure, work ethic, shared business opportunities and established route to market through its shops in Stone town and Pete.
They organize a Zanzibar Crafts & Culture Tour in Pete.
The parent NGO is involved in rainwater harvesting, accessible alternative energy , hygiene and training in sustainability and business skills.
The project is supported by many of the forward-thinking hotels with products sold in hotel giftshops.
Dada www.dadazanzibar.wordpress.com
Initiated by the same team behind Moto.
Meaning ‘ sister ‘ in Swahili, Dada began a network for women producing wholesome food and spiced cosmetics.
in the Matemwe area
Kanga Kabisa. www.kangakabisa.com
Clothes and accessories made exclusively from vibrant locally produced cotton kanga cloth.
The ’ Made in Zanzibar’ is their brainchild.
in hotel giftshops
Malkia
Cloting for women and children. Malkia is the Swahili word for ‘queen’.
The women’s co-operative is in Bwejuu.
Saifa
Screen-printed T-shirts, handmade hats, bags, wallets.
Some of the best fair-trade products
Stone town, Kelele Square.
Sasik
Appliqué cushion covers, bedspreads and wall hangings
Women’s co-operative, fine hand-stitched technique, distinctive Swahili-Arabic soft furnishings.
Stone Town, Gizenga Street
Upendo www.upendomeanslove.com
Cotton children’s clothing , ladies summerwear.
Operates a multi-faith sewing school and workshop and seek to empower local women through education and economic independence.
Stone Town, Shangani Road
Zenji Boutique
A real treasure trove of eclectic Zanzibari and Tanzanian arts and crafts.
Join a workshop to create decorative and original paper beads.
Stone Town, Malawi Road
Fahari www.fahari-zanzibar.com
Leather bags, accessories and jewellery.
Fahari means ‘ to have a sense of pride ‘ in Swahili and all design and manufacture is done on Zanzibar, to exacting standards, with traditional concepts and techniques given a modern twist to ensure consistency and quality.
in Stone Town, Kenyatta Road, boutique and high end shopping.
Info source : Bradt travel Guide Zanzibar 8th edition and internet
Over the years my interest for textile and paper has only been growing.
From fascinating workshops, disciplined courses on tailoring techniques and exciting books to special trips and travels to museums and far away destinations that give special attention to fabrics and fashion, traditional crafts or the idiosyncratic mix of conpemporary textile and paper art.
So in Zanzibar, besides enjoying the beach and the ocean in great company, I hope to go hunting for my favourite things with the help of the locals and the Bradt travelguide – Zanzibar 8th edition.
Moto www.motozanzibar.wordpress.com
Vibrant palm basketry, straw hats household decorations and woven fabrics
Moto provides un umbrella for 19 co-operatives, totaling over 100 men and women, all of whom benefit from the supportive structure, work ethic, shared business opportunities and established route to market through its shops in Stone town and Pete.
They organize a Zanzibar Crafts & Culture Tour in Pete.
The parent NGO is involved in rainwater harvesting, accessible alternative energy , hygiene and training in sustainability and business skills.
The project is supported by many of the forward-thinking hotels with products sold in hotel giftshops.
Dada www.dadazanzibar.wordpress.com
Initiated by the same team behind Moto.
Meaning ‘ sister ‘ in Swahili, Dada began a network for women producing wholesome food and spiced cosmetics.
in the Matemwe area
Kanga Kabisa. www.kangakabisa.com
Clothes and accessories made exclusively from vibrant locally produced cotton kanga cloth.
The ’ Made in Zanzibar’ is their brainchild.
in hotel giftshops
Malkia
Cloting for women and children. Malkia is the Swahili word for ‘queen’.
The women’s co-operative is in Bwejuu.
Saifa
Screen-printed T-shirts, handmade hats, bags, wallets.
Some of the best fair-trade products
Stone town, Kelele Square.
Sasik
Appliqué cushion covers, bedspreads and wall hangings
Women’s co-operative, fine hand-stitched technique, distinctive Swahili-Arabic soft furnishings.
Stone Town, Gizenga Street
Upendo www.upendomeanslove.com
Cotton children’s clothing , ladies summerwear.
Operates a multi-faith sewing school and workshop and seek to empower local women through education and economic independence.
Stone Town, Shangani Road
Zenji Boutique
A real treasure trove of eclectic Zanzibari and Tanzanian arts and crafts.
Join a workshop to create decorative and original paper beads.
Stone Town, Malawi Road
Fahari www.fahari-zanzibar.com
Leather bags, accessories and jewellery.
Fahari means ‘ to have a sense of pride ‘ in Swahili and all design and manufacture is done on Zanzibar, to exacting standards, with traditional concepts and techniques given a modern twist to ensure consistency and quality.
in Stone Town, Kenyatta Road, boutique and high end shopping.
Info source : Bradt travel Guide Zanzibar 8th edition and internet
Origami the art of paper folding
From ori meaning "folding", and kami meaning "paper" .
Paperfolding started in China the 1st or 2nd century soon after the invention of paper.
It finally came to Japan in the 6th century. People often folded models and gave them to other people for good luck. In Edo times 1603-1867, Shinto nobles celebrated weddings with sake in glasses decorated with origami butterflies for good luck for the bride and groom.
The concept of diagramming originated in the 1797 book “Senbazuru Orikata”, the first origami book ever published. The diagrams in this book were very unclear, and often only showed the end result of the folding process, leaving the folder unsure how the model was created.
From ori meaning "folding", and kami meaning "paper" .
Paperfolding started in China the 1st or 2nd century soon after the invention of paper.
It finally came to Japan in the 6th century. People often folded models and gave them to other people for good luck. In Edo times 1603-1867, Shinto nobles celebrated weddings with sake in glasses decorated with origami butterflies for good luck for the bride and groom.
The concept of diagramming originated in the 1797 book “Senbazuru Orikata”, the first origami book ever published. The diagrams in this book were very unclear, and often only showed the end result of the folding process, leaving the folder unsure how the model was created.
Later books began to devise a system of showing precisely how a model was folded. These ranged from an unwieldy set of symbols to a photograph or sketch of each step attempting to show the motion of a fold. None of these systems were sufficient to diagram all models, and so none were widely adopted.
In the 1950s and '60s, Akira Yoshizawa proposed a system of diagramming. He employed dotted and dashed lines to represent mountain and valley folds, and a few other symbols such as the “inflate” and “round” symbols. This system caught the attention of Samuel Randlett andRobert Harbin, who added a few symbols such as “rotate” and “zoom in”, and then adopted it as the standard.
The Yoshizawa–Randlett system was first described in Samuel Randlett's Art of Origami in 1961.
It was then accepted as the default throughout the international origami community, and is still in general use today.
Info from the internet
In the 1950s and '60s, Akira Yoshizawa proposed a system of diagramming. He employed dotted and dashed lines to represent mountain and valley folds, and a few other symbols such as the “inflate” and “round” symbols. This system caught the attention of Samuel Randlett andRobert Harbin, who added a few symbols such as “rotate” and “zoom in”, and then adopted it as the standard.
The Yoshizawa–Randlett system was first described in Samuel Randlett's Art of Origami in 1961.
It was then accepted as the default throughout the international origami community, and is still in general use today.
Info from the internet
Intuitive Painting
to this workshop bring :
aquarelle or acryl paint and paper to work on.
Brush and old coton cloth
Part of the problem with ‘ Intuitive painting ‘ is that it can’t be defined.
In the workshop I will show you how you can follow your own drive and let go of your perfectionism, comparison and the need for external approval.
As you release your attachment to judgment and planning and some future goal, the practice allows you to open more to presence and spaciousness.
Sounds like ‘Mindfullness’
It is a sort of meditating with a brush in your hand.
It is also a commitment with hart and soul.
To making what is unconscious conscious.
To becoming more awake and alive.
More whole.
More authentic.
More you.
Info source : experience
to this workshop bring :
aquarelle or acryl paint and paper to work on.
Brush and old coton cloth
Part of the problem with ‘ Intuitive painting ‘ is that it can’t be defined.
In the workshop I will show you how you can follow your own drive and let go of your perfectionism, comparison and the need for external approval.
As you release your attachment to judgment and planning and some future goal, the practice allows you to open more to presence and spaciousness.
Sounds like ‘Mindfullness’
It is a sort of meditating with a brush in your hand.
It is also a commitment with hart and soul.
To making what is unconscious conscious.
To becoming more awake and alive.
More whole.
More authentic.
More you.
Info source : experience