The Fulani Wudabi Tribe

While we were in Niamey, Niger (West Africa) I met Renata. She is a wonderful lady living in Niger who is working to develop the trade skills of local people. With a trade, they can sell and market goods to provide an income for their family.

Renanta mainly teaches the locals how to sew and craft. She even has a storefront where they can sell their goods to locals or visitors (like me!) While there, I checked out her storefront and brought my beading supplies to finish a necklace (see previous post.)

What followed, was an impromptu jewelry lesson with about eight people from the Fulani Wudabi tribe. They were so interested to learn whatever I was willing to teach. We spent most of the time practicing wire working skills to make earrings. I left a bunch of supplies and my tools with them. I can't wait to hear what they've done with them.

Jewelry Party in Niger

In December, my husband and I had an opportunity to visit our missionary friends in Niger (West Africa). While there, I hosted a jewelry party for the missionary ladies around town. It was fun working with such a diverse and interesting group of women. One lady actually spends much of her time with a tribe out the bush - so coming into town was an extra treat!

Here's a few pictures of the group stringing and designing clay beads.