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Oshiwa frames are hand-carved from African Wawa wood by skilled craftsmen from
Kavango, Namibia. The Kavango woodcarving tradtion dates back centuries and represents southern Africa's most precise designs. Each frame undergoes a meticulous 9-step process that includes a beautiful mahogany finish.
*Note: please allow for minor variations in patterns and mahogany finish from frame to frame, as each frame is individually hand-carved and stained.
About Oshiwa:
Oshiwa means
“beautiful” in the Namibian language of Oshiwambo. Since 1994, African designs by Jakopo Sipoya, Paulus Mutunda, Josef
Kanwa and Dhumba Joseph, have flourished at Oshiwa. The power of
Oshiwa designs lie in their universal nature, instantly recognizable as
African, while at the same time resonating with cultures as widely
dispersed as Egypt, Aztec, Mayan, Central Europe, Red Indian and Eskimo.
Jakopo Sipoya, the first carver to work with Oshiwa, has since passed
away. He spoke with fond memories of hunting trips with his father, a
Master Carver, and life as a child on the banks of the Kavango River,
still the main life source of the Kavango people. Traditionally,
Kavangos have lived by fishing, tending cattle and cultivating maize
and millet; the younger generation usually seek their livelihood in
urban areas. Jakopo often spoke of the dire need of his people:
victims of war, transgressors from neighbouring Angola, who, after
several generations, are often still not recognized as citizens of
Namibia. He spoke of the scourge of alcohol and the loss of tradition.
The arduous process of carving demands a patience not readily accepted
by youth - slowly but surely, the carving tradition is dying out.
The hardships of the carvers’ lives are reflected in their long
journeys between the capital of Namibia, Windhoek, where Oshiwa is
based, and their homes in Kavango. Overnight journeys in hot, crowded,
and unsafe transport bring them back to their homes, often for illness
or funerals. Competition from traders and craftsmen from outside
Namibia and rising costs threaten their livelihood. At Oshiwa, we
continue from year to year to find ways to sustain the craft. We hope
that you, the visitor to our online store, will recognize the unique
and outstanding quality of our products.
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Oshiwa frames are hand-carved from African Wawa wood by skilled craftsmen from
Kavango, Namibia. The Kavango woodcarving tradtion dates back centuries and represents southern Africa's most precise designs. Each frame undergoes a meticulous 9-step process that includes a beautiful mahogany finish.
*Note: please allow for minor variations in patterns and mahogany finish from frame to frame, as each frame is individually hand-carved and stained.
About Oshiwa:
Oshiwa means
“beautiful” in the Namibian language of Oshiwambo. Since 1994, African designs by Jakopo Sipoya, Paulus Mutunda, Josef
Kanwa and Dhumba Joseph, have flourished at Oshiwa. The power of
Oshiwa designs lie in their universal nature, instantly recognizable as
African, while at the same time resonating with cultures as widely
dispersed as Egypt, Aztec, Mayan, Central Europe, Red Indian and Eskimo.
Jakopo Sipoya, the first carver to work with Oshiwa, has since passed
away. He spoke with fond memories of hunting trips with his father, a
Master Carver, and life as a child on the banks of the Kavango River,
still the main life source of the Kavango people. Traditionally,
Kavangos have lived by fishing, tending cattle and cultivating maize
and millet; the younger generation usually seek their livelihood in
urban areas. Jakopo often spoke of the dire need of his people:
victims of war, transgressors from neighbouring Angola, who, after
several generations, are often still not recognized as citizens of
Namibia. He spoke of the scourge of alcohol and the loss of tradition.
The arduous process of carving demands a patience not readily accepted
by youth - slowly but surely, the carving tradition is dying out.
The hardships of the carvers’ lives are reflected in their long
journeys between the capital of Namibia, Windhoek, where Oshiwa is
based, and their homes in Kavango. Overnight journeys in hot, crowded,
and unsafe transport bring them back to their homes, often for illness
or funerals. Competition from traders and craftsmen from outside
Namibia and rising costs threaten their livelihood. At Oshiwa, we
continue from year to year to find ways to sustain the craft. We hope
that you, the visitor to our online store, will recognize the unique
and outstanding quality of our products.
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Oshiwa frames are hand-carved from African Wawa wood by skilled craftsmen from
Kavango, Namibia. The Kavango woodcarving tradtion dates back centuries and represents southern Africa's most precise designs. Each frame undergoes a meticulous 9-step process that includes a beautiful mahogany finish.
*Note: please allow for minor variations in patterns and mahogany finish from frame to frame, as each frame is individually hand-carved and stained.
About Oshiwa:
Oshiwa means
“beautiful” in the Namibian language of Oshiwambo. Since 1994, African designs by Jakopo Sipoya, Paulus Mutunda, Josef
Kanwa and Dhumba Joseph, have flourished at Oshiwa. The power of
Oshiwa designs lie in their universal nature, instantly recognizable as
African, while at the same time resonating with cultures as widely
dispersed as Egypt, Aztec, Mayan, Central Europe, Red Indian and Eskimo.
Jakopo Sipoya, the first carver to work with Oshiwa, has since passed
away. He spoke with fond memories of hunting trips with his father, a
Master Carver, and life as a child on the banks of the Kavango River,
still the main life source of the Kavango people. Traditionally,
Kavangos have lived by fishing, tending cattle and cultivating maize
and millet; the younger generation usually seek their livelihood in
urban areas. Jakopo often spoke of the dire need of his people:
victims of war, transgressors from neighbouring Angola, who, after
several generations, are often still not recognized as citizens of
Namibia. He spoke of the scourge of alcohol and the loss of tradition.
The arduous process of carving demands a patience not readily accepted
by youth - slowly but surely, the carving tradition is dying out.
The hardships of the carvers’ lives are reflected in their long
journeys between the capital of Namibia, Windhoek, where Oshiwa is
based, and their homes in Kavango. Overnight journeys in hot, crowded,
and unsafe transport bring them back to their homes, often for illness
or funerals. Competition from traders and craftsmen from outside
Namibia and rising costs threaten their livelihood. At Oshiwa, we
continue from year to year to find ways to sustain the craft. We hope
that you, the visitor to our online store, will recognize the unique
and outstanding quality of our products.
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Oshiwa frames are hand-carved from African Wawa wood by skilled craftsmen from
Kavango, Namibia. The Kavango woodcarving tradtion dates back centuries and represents southern Africa's most precise designs. Each frame undergoes a meticulous 9-step process that includes a beautiful mahogany finish.
*Note: please allow for minor variations in patterns and mahogany finish from frame to frame, as each frame is individually hand-carved and stained.
About Oshiwa:
Oshiwa means
“beautiful” in the Namibian language of Oshiwambo. Since 1994, African designs by Jakopo Sipoya, Paulus Mutunda, Josef
Kanwa and Dhumba Joseph, have flourished at Oshiwa. The power of
Oshiwa designs lie in their universal nature, instantly recognizable as
African, while at the same time resonating with cultures as widely
dispersed as Egypt, Aztec, Mayan, Central Europe, Red Indian and Eskimo.
Jakopo Sipoya, the first carver to work with Oshiwa, has since passed
away. He spoke with fond memories of hunting trips with his father, a
Master Carver, and life as a child on the banks of the Kavango River,
still the main life source of the Kavango people. Traditionally,
Kavangos have lived by fishing, tending cattle and cultivating maize
and millet; the younger generation usually seek their livelihood in
urban areas. Jakopo often spoke of the dire need of his people:
victims of war, transgressors from neighbouring Angola, who, after
several generations, are often still not recognized as citizens of
Namibia. He spoke of the scourge of alcohol and the loss of tradition.
The arduous process of carving demands a patience not readily accepted
by youth - slowly but surely, the carving tradition is dying out.
The hardships of the carvers’ lives are reflected in their long
journeys between the capital of Namibia, Windhoek, where Oshiwa is
based, and their homes in Kavango. Overnight journeys in hot, crowded,
and unsafe transport bring them back to their homes, often for illness
or funerals. Competition from traders and craftsmen from outside
Namibia and rising costs threaten their livelihood. At Oshiwa, we
continue from year to year to find ways to sustain the craft. We hope
that you, the visitor to our online store, will recognize the unique
and outstanding quality of our products.
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Oshiwa frames are hand-carved from African Wawa wood by skilled craftsmen from
Kavango, Namibia. The Kavango woodcarving tradtion dates back centuries and represents southern Africa's most precise designs. Each frame undergoes a meticulous 9-step process that includes a beautiful mahogany finish.
*Note: please allow for minor variations in patterns and mahogany finish from frame to frame, as each frame is individually hand-carved and stained.
About Oshiwa:
Oshiwa means
“beautiful” in the Namibian language of Oshiwambo. Since 1994, African designs by Jakopo Sipoya, Paulus Mutunda, Josef
Kanwa and Dhumba Joseph, have flourished at Oshiwa. The power of
Oshiwa designs lie in their universal nature, instantly recognizable as
African, while at the same time resonating with cultures as widely
dispersed as Egypt, Aztec, Mayan, Central Europe, Red Indian and Eskimo.
Jakopo Sipoya, the first carver to work with Oshiwa, has since passed
away. He spoke with fond memories of hunting trips with his father, a
Master Carver, and life as a child on the banks of the Kavango River,
still the main life source of the Kavango people. Traditionally,
Kavangos have lived by fishing, tending cattle and cultivating maize
and millet; the younger generation usually seek their livelihood in
urban areas. Jakopo often spoke of the dire need of his people:
victims of war, transgressors from neighbouring Angola, who, after
several generations, are often still not recognized as citizens of
Namibia. He spoke of the scourge of alcohol and the loss of tradition.
The arduous process of carving demands a patience not readily accepted
by youth - slowly but surely, the carving tradition is dying out.
The hardships of the carvers’ lives are reflected in their long
journeys between the capital of Namibia, Windhoek, where Oshiwa is
based, and their homes in Kavango. Overnight journeys in hot, crowded,
and unsafe transport bring them back to their homes, often for illness
or funerals. Competition from traders and craftsmen from outside
Namibia and rising costs threaten their livelihood. At Oshiwa, we
continue from year to year to find ways to sustain the craft. We hope
that you, the visitor to our online store, will recognize the unique
and outstanding quality of our products.
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Oshiwa frames are hand-carved from African Wawa wood by skilled craftsmen from
Kavango, Namibia. The Kavango woodcarving tradtion dates back centuries and represents southern Africa's most precise designs. Each frame undergoes a meticulous 9-step process that includes a beautiful mahogany finish.
*Note: please allow for minor variations in patterns and mahogany finish from frame to frame, as each frame is individually hand-carved and stained.
About Oshiwa:
Oshiwa means
“beautiful” in the Namibian language of Oshiwambo. Since 1994, African designs by Jakopo Sipoya, Paulus Mutunda, Josef
Kanwa and Dhumba Joseph, have flourished at Oshiwa. The power of
Oshiwa designs lie in their universal nature, instantly recognizable as
African, while at the same time resonating with cultures as widely
dispersed as Egypt, Aztec, Mayan, Central Europe, Red Indian and Eskimo.
Jakopo Sipoya, the first carver to work with Oshiwa, has since passed
away. He spoke with fond memories of hunting trips with his father, a
Master Carver, and life as a child on the banks of the Kavango River,
still the main life source of the Kavango people. Traditionally,
Kavangos have lived by fishing, tending cattle and cultivating maize
and millet; the younger generation usually seek their livelihood in
urban areas. Jakopo often spoke of the dire need of his people:
victims of war, transgressors from neighbouring Angola, who, after
several generations, are often still not recognized as citizens of
Namibia. He spoke of the scourge of alcohol and the loss of tradition.
The arduous process of carving demands a patience not readily accepted
by youth - slowly but surely, the carving tradition is dying out.
The hardships of the carvers’ lives are reflected in their long
journeys between the capital of Namibia, Windhoek, where Oshiwa is
based, and their homes in Kavango. Overnight journeys in hot, crowded,
and unsafe transport bring them back to their homes, often for illness
or funerals. Competition from traders and craftsmen from outside
Namibia and rising costs threaten their livelihood. At Oshiwa, we
continue from year to year to find ways to sustain the craft. We hope
that you, the visitor to our online store, will recognize the unique
and outstanding quality of our products.
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Oshiwa frames are hand-carved from African Wawa wood by skilled craftsmen from
Kavango, Namibia. The Kavango woodcarving tradtion dates back centuries and represents southern Africa's most precise designs. Each frame undergoes a meticulous 9-step process that includes a beautiful mahogany finish.
*Note: please allow for minor variations in patterns and mahogany finish from frame to frame, as each frame is individually hand-carved and stained.
About Oshiwa:
Oshiwa means
“beautiful” in the Namibian language of Oshiwambo. Since 1994, African designs by Jakopo Sipoya, Paulus Mutunda, Josef
Kanwa and Dhumba Joseph, have flourished at Oshiwa. The power of
Oshiwa designs lie in their universal nature, instantly recognizable as
African, while at the same time resonating with cultures as widely
dispersed as Egypt, Aztec, Mayan, Central Europe, Red Indian and Eskimo.
Jakopo Sipoya, the first carver to work with Oshiwa, has since passed
away. He spoke with fond memories of hunting trips with his father, a
Master Carver, and life as a child on the banks of the Kavango River,
still the main life source of the Kavango people. Traditionally,
Kavangos have lived by fishing, tending cattle and cultivating maize
and millet; the younger generation usually seek their livelihood in
urban areas. Jakopo often spoke of the dire need of his people:
victims of war, transgressors from neighbouring Angola, who, after
several generations, are often still not recognized as citizens of
Namibia. He spoke of the scourge of alcohol and the loss of tradition.
The arduous process of carving demands a patience not readily accepted
by youth - slowly but surely, the carving tradition is dying out.
The hardships of the carvers’ lives are reflected in their long
journeys between the capital of Namibia, Windhoek, where Oshiwa is
based, and their homes in Kavango. Overnight journeys in hot, crowded,
and unsafe transport bring them back to their homes, often for illness
or funerals. Competition from traders and craftsmen from outside
Namibia and rising costs threaten their livelihood. At Oshiwa, we
continue from year to year to find ways to sustain the craft. We hope
that you, the visitor to our online store, will recognize the unique
and outstanding quality of our products.
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Oshiwa frames are hand-carved from African Wawa wood by skilled craftsmen from
Kavango, Namibia. The Kavango woodcarving tradtion dates back centuries and represents southern Africa's most precise designs. Each frame undergoes a meticulous 9-step process that includes a beautiful mahogany finish.
*Note: please allow for minor variations in patterns and mahogany finish from frame to frame, as each frame is individually hand-carved and stained.
About Oshiwa:
Oshiwa means
“beautiful” in the Namibian language of Oshiwambo. Since 1994, African designs by Jakopo Sipoya, Paulus Mutunda, Josef
Kanwa and Dhumba Joseph, have flourished at Oshiwa. The power of
Oshiwa designs lie in their universal nature, instantly recognizable as
African, while at the same time resonating with cultures as widely
dispersed as Egypt, Aztec, Mayan, Central Europe, Red Indian and Eskimo.
Jakopo Sipoya, the first carver to work with Oshiwa, has since passed
away. He spoke with fond memories of hunting trips with his father, a
Master Carver, and life as a child on the banks of the Kavango River,
still the main life source of the Kavango people. Traditionally,
Kavangos have lived by fishing, tending cattle and cultivating maize
and millet; the younger generation usually seek their livelihood in
urban areas. Jakopo often spoke of the dire need of his people:
victims of war, transgressors from neighbouring Angola, who, after
several generations, are often still not recognized as citizens of
Namibia. He spoke of the scourge of alcohol and the loss of tradition.
The arduous process of carving demands a patience not readily accepted
by youth - slowly but surely, the carving tradition is dying out.
The hardships of the carvers’ lives are reflected in their long
journeys between the capital of Namibia, Windhoek, where Oshiwa is
based, and their homes in Kavango. Overnight journeys in hot, crowded,
and unsafe transport bring them back to their homes, often for illness
or funerals. Competition from traders and craftsmen from outside
Namibia and rising costs threaten their livelihood. At Oshiwa, we
continue from year to year to find ways to sustain the craft. We hope
that you, the visitor to our online store, will recognize the unique
and outstanding quality of our products.
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Oshiwa frames are hand-carved from African Wawa wood by skilled craftsmen from
Kavango, Namibia. The Kavango woodcarving tradtion dates back centuries and represents southern Africa's most precise designs. Each frame undergoes a meticulous 9-step process that includes a beautiful mahogany finish.
*Note: please allow for minor variations in patterns and mahogany finish from frame to frame, as each frame is individually hand-carved and stained.
About Oshiwa:
Oshiwa means
“beautiful” in the Namibian language of Oshiwambo. Since 1994, African designs by Jakopo Sipoya, Paulus Mutunda, Josef
Kanwa and Dhumba Joseph, have flourished at Oshiwa. The power of
Oshiwa designs lie in their universal nature, instantly recognizable as
African, while at the same time resonating with cultures as widely
dispersed as Egypt, Aztec, Mayan, Central Europe, Red Indian and Eskimo.
Jakopo Sipoya, the first carver to work with Oshiwa, has since passed
away. He spoke with fond memories of hunting trips with his father, a
Master Carver, and life as a child on the banks of the Kavango River,
still the main life source of the Kavango people. Traditionally,
Kavangos have lived by fishing, tending cattle and cultivating maize
and millet; the younger generation usually seek their livelihood in
urban areas. Jakopo often spoke of the dire need of his people:
victims of war, transgressors from neighbouring Angola, who, after
several generations, are often still not recognized as citizens of
Namibia. He spoke of the scourge of alcohol and the loss of tradition.
The arduous process of carving demands a patience not readily accepted
by youth - slowly but surely, the carving tradition is dying out.
The hardships of the carvers’ lives are reflected in their long
journeys between the capital of Namibia, Windhoek, where Oshiwa is
based, and their homes in Kavango. Overnight journeys in hot, crowded,
and unsafe transport bring them back to their homes, often for illness
or funerals. Competition from traders and craftsmen from outside
Namibia and rising costs threaten their livelihood. At Oshiwa, we
continue from year to year to find ways to sustain the craft. We hope
that you, the visitor to our online store, will recognize the unique
and outstanding quality of our products.
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Oshiwa frames are hand-carved from African Wawa wood by skilled craftsmen from
Kavango, Namibia. The Kavango woodcarving tradtion dates back centuries and represents southern Africa's most precise designs. Each frame undergoes a meticulous 9-step process that includes a beautiful mahogany finish.
*Note: please allow for minor variations in patterns and mahogany finish from frame to frame, as each frame is individually hand-carved and stained.
About Oshiwa:
Oshiwa means
“beautiful” in the Namibian language of Oshiwambo. Since 1994, African designs by Jakopo Sipoya, Paulus Mutunda, Josef
Kanwa and Dhumba Joseph, have flourished at Oshiwa. The power of
Oshiwa designs lie in their universal nature, instantly recognizable as
African, while at the same time resonating with cultures as widely
dispersed as Egypt, Aztec, Mayan, Central Europe, Red Indian and Eskimo.
Jakopo Sipoya, the first carver to work with Oshiwa, has since passed
away. He spoke with fond memories of hunting trips with his father, a
Master Carver, and life as a child on the banks of the Kavango River,
still the main life source of the Kavango people. Traditionally,
Kavangos have lived by fishing, tending cattle and cultivating maize
and millet; the younger generation usually seek their livelihood in
urban areas. Jakopo often spoke of the dire need of his people:
victims of war, transgressors from neighbouring Angola, who, after
several generations, are often still not recognized as citizens of
Namibia. He spoke of the scourge of alcohol and the loss of tradition.
The arduous process of carving demands a patience not readily accepted
by youth - slowly but surely, the carving tradition is dying out.
The hardships of the carvers’ lives are reflected in their long
journeys between the capital of Namibia, Windhoek, where Oshiwa is
based, and their homes in Kavango. Overnight journeys in hot, crowded,
and unsafe transport bring them back to their homes, often for illness
or funerals. Competition from traders and craftsmen from outside
Namibia and rising costs threaten their livelihood. At Oshiwa, we
continue from year to year to find ways to sustain the craft. We hope
that you, the visitor to our online store, will recognize the unique
and outstanding quality of our products.
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Oshiwa frames are hand-carved from African Wawa wood by skilled craftsmen from
Kavango, Namibia. The Kavango woodcarving tradtion dates back centuries and represents southern Africa's most precise designs. Each frame undergoes a meticulous 9-step process that includes a beautiful mahogany finish.
*Note: please allow for minor variations in patterns and mahogany finish from frame to frame, as each frame is individually hand-carved and stained.
About Oshiwa:
Oshiwa means
“beautiful” in the Namibian language of Oshiwambo. Since 1994, African designs by Jakopo Sipoya, Paulus Mutunda, Josef
Kanwa and Dhumba Joseph, have flourished at Oshiwa. The power of
Oshiwa designs lie in their universal nature, instantly recognizable as
African, while at the same time resonating with cultures as widely
dispersed as Egypt, Aztec, Mayan, Central Europe, Red Indian and Eskimo.
Jakopo Sipoya, the first carver to work with Oshiwa, has since passed
away. He spoke with fond memories of hunting trips with his father, a
Master Carver, and life as a child on the banks of the Kavango River,
still the main life source of the Kavango people. Traditionally,
Kavangos have lived by fishing, tending cattle and cultivating maize
and millet; the younger generation usually seek their livelihood in
urban areas. Jakopo often spoke of the dire need of his people:
victims of war, transgressors from neighbouring Angola, who, after
several generations, are often still not recognized as citizens of
Namibia. He spoke of the scourge of alcohol and the loss of tradition.
The arduous process of carving demands a patience not readily accepted
by youth - slowly but surely, the carving tradition is dying out.
The hardships of the carvers’ lives are reflected in their long
journeys between the capital of Namibia, Windhoek, where Oshiwa is
based, and their homes in Kavango. Overnight journeys in hot, crowded,
and unsafe transport bring them back to their homes, often for illness
or funerals. Competition from traders and craftsmen from outside
Namibia and rising costs threaten their livelihood. At Oshiwa, we
continue from year to year to find ways to sustain the craft. We hope
that you, the visitor to our online store, will recognize the unique
and outstanding quality of our products.
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Oshiwa frames are hand-carved from African Wawa wood by skilled craftsmen from
Kavango, Namibia. The Kavango woodcarving tradtion dates back centuries and represents southern Africa's most precise designs. Each frame undergoes a meticulous 9-step process that includes a beautiful mahogany finish.
*Note: please allow for minor variations in patterns and mahogany finish from frame to frame, as each frame is individually hand-carved and stained.
About Oshiwa:
Oshiwa means
“beautiful” in the Namibian language of Oshiwambo. Since 1994, African designs by Jakopo Sipoya, Paulus Mutunda, Josef
Kanwa and Dhumba Joseph, have flourished at Oshiwa. The power of
Oshiwa designs lie in their universal nature, instantly recognizable as
African, while at the same time resonating with cultures as widely
dispersed as Egypt, Aztec, Mayan, Central Europe, Red Indian and Eskimo.
Jakopo Sipoya, the first carver to work with Oshiwa, has since passed
away. He spoke with fond memories of hunting trips with his father, a
Master Carver, and life as a child on the banks of the Kavango River,
still the main life source of the Kavango people. Traditionally,
Kavangos have lived by fishing, tending cattle and cultivating maize
and millet; the younger generation usually seek their livelihood in
urban areas. Jakopo often spoke of the dire need of his people:
victims of war, transgressors from neighbouring Angola, who, after
several generations, are often still not recognized as citizens of
Namibia. He spoke of the scourge of alcohol and the loss of tradition.
The arduous process of carving demands a patience not readily accepted
by youth - slowly but surely, the carving tradition is dying out.
The hardships of the carvers’ lives are reflected in their long
journeys between the capital of Namibia, Windhoek, where Oshiwa is
based, and their homes in Kavango. Overnight journeys in hot, crowded,
and unsafe transport bring them back to their homes, often for illness
or funerals. Competition from traders and craftsmen from outside
Namibia and rising costs threaten their livelihood. At Oshiwa, we
continue from year to year to find ways to sustain the craft. We hope
that you, the visitor to our online store, will recognize the unique
and outstanding quality of our products.
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