Explore the Fabric of African Life in the Road Scholar Bazaar

Shop African art in our World Bazaar! [Road Scholar World Bazaar]( [Masks of Many Colors]( [Shop Africa]( To walk through a city market in Ghana is to be surrounded by the fabric of daily life. In places like Accra’s Makola Market or Kumasi’s Kejetia Market, you can weave in and out of stalls, immersing yourself in the bustle of locals gathering their groceries, negotiating on the price of a used car part or sizing up some livestock. Though we can’t lead you through a lively African market on a Road Scholar learning adventure just yet, we can lead you to our virtual marketplace, where you can support the locals across Africa and learn about a new culture through the fabrics, carvings and jewelry handmade by Ghanaian and Nigerian artisans. Browse below to see amazing work by [Ghanaian and Nigerian artisans](. Traditional Masks Recycled Jewelry Batik Wall Decor Original Paintings Ghanaian Face Masks Meet an Artisan: Akwele Suma Glory [Akwele Suma Glory]( is a multi-award-winning, dynamic and clever mixed media artist. In 1990, she graduated from the Ghana Institute of Journalism and worked in this field for three years before taking a leap of faith and following her artistic passion. She has distinguished herself in jewelry design for over a decade, earning a number of awards nationally and internationally for both her paintings and jewelry collections. Akwele's work is a continuous process of experimentation, research and development. “One can never finish discovering what nature has to offer,” says Akwele. “So from a place of the spirit and with joy, gratitude and delight, I am going deeper and deeper with my works in order to share with the world.” [Shop from Akwele]( Bazaar Facts Did you know that [kente]( is an indigenous Ghanaian textile made of interwoven strips of silk and cotton? Kente originates historically from the Ashanti and Ewe Kingdoms of Ghana. The royal design is still highly respected and often used for academic stoles today. Explore Africa With Road Scholar South Africa [The Best of South Africa: Safari, Culture & the Garden Route]( [Learn more]( Kenya & Tanzania [The Best of Kenya and Tanzania: A Classic Safari]( [Learn more]( Namibia [Namibia’s Splendor: Desert, Culture and Magnificent Wildlife]( [Learn more]( Botswana/Zambia/Zimbabwe [Wild Africa: Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia]( [Learn more]( [View online]( © 2020 Elderhostel Road Scholar educational adventures are created by Elderhostel, the not-for-profit world leader in educational travel since 1975. [Facebook]( [Youtube]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [www.roadscholar.org]( 11 Avenue de Lafayette Boston MA 02111 [1-800-454-5768]( [Privacy & Terms]( [Unsubscribe](