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Why are traditional skills important in Africa?
»Not much industry - strong village-based handicraft tradition
»Keeps people away from crowded urban areas where unemployment
and crime are high
»Preserves culture and traditional history
»Strong entrepreneurial tradition - petty trading
an important source of income
»Family business - often men produce and women trade
 
"Lost wax" brass casting Recycled glass bead making Hand weaving
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