Designer breathes new life into Ethiopian cloth tradition

Ethiopia's finely-woven cotton cloth is the country's national dress and a testimony to its rich ...  More »

Ethiopia's finely-woven cotton cloth is the country's national dress and a testimony to its rich cultural heritage. The country's weaving tradition was once held in high regard, but today craftsmen are often underprivileged and exploited. Two years ago, an Ethiopian designer started a handicraft production company that aims to change that by supplying quality items to high-end markets in a socially and environmentally responsible way. An AFPTV report.  « Less