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Musical Instruments
I'm immensely satisfied with my order. I
find everything to be of superior quality. I've explored your web page and I
think the concept is wonderful. I hope to do repeat business as well.
Honestly I've been apprehensive about doing business with some parts of
Africa because of past episodes of problems. Your web page offers a number
of safeguards and I found staff very accommodating as well. We have a dance
company here in Tampa and we have performed Ghanaian dance for the last 25
years. Our mentor was Nana C.K. Ganyo who passed away last year in Arizona
but was buried there. We're so delighted to have such high quality
instruments, he would be very proud. Thank all of you for your time,
cooperation and integrity.
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| Myron & Natalie Jackson, Florida, US |
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Recycled Glass beads
I just got them yesterday They are FABULOUS. Please tell Oklah
that I said so. :) Thank you again for your help. |
| Alexis, Lex's Creations, US |
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Mudcloth
I was ecstatic when I received my Mudcloth Shawls today! They are
every bit as beautiful as I thought they would be. I will be telling all my
friends and family about them and about eshopafrica.com! My dream is to
someday travel to Africa. Being able to purchase goods from eshopafrica.com
makes it possible for me to enjoy a little bit of Africa in my home in the
meantime. I read the bios on the different artists and I feel honored to be
able to help support their efforts and I
believe that this business venture is truly a blessing to many.
Keep up the great work and please thank the artisan that made my mudcloth
shawls! I plan on displaying one on my wall and the other on a table. Thank You Again,
Michelle Y. Payne, US |
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Painted and Powder Glass Beads
See a picture in our Customer Gallery
Thank you for the beautiful African beads,
this is to show you what I've made so far using a few of them!
Maria Bongi Acon, Rome, Italy |
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Djembes
I am so totally happy with all of the djembe's. Pure works of art. So thank you so very
much for all of your help along the way. It's been a pleasure. |
| Lee Bagby, US |
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Mudcloth
Many thanks - we received the mudcloths this morning and we like them very much! We will
definitely buy some for our shop as well! |
| Vanessa & Francesco, Edinburgh, UK |
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Recycled Glass Beads
All arrived safe and sound - thank you so much. Please pass on our sincere thanks to Oklah for making such fantastic beads. Until next time... |
| Sue, Bead Exclusive, UK |
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Bolgatanga baskets
We have received the baskets and we are wery satisfied. Thank you. |
| Gunilla, Afroart, Sweden |
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| Lost wax brass beads |
| I had heard about lost wax brass beads but never seen any. I found eShopAfrica and their
fantastic selection of brass beads and made an order. Within a few days the beads were here
direct from Africa. I'm using them in my jewellery now - they're unique. Without eShopAfrica
I would never have been able to get them.Martia Hunter, US |
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| Red pepper chest |
| I ordered a decorated chest from eShopAfrica in the shape of a pepper. It's brilliant -
a real collector's item. I had seen the work of the Ga carpenters in National Geographic but never thought
I would be able to have one without going to Africa to get it. G Winston, UK |
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| Masks and fashion accessories |
| The merchandise was received in excellent
condition and the pieces are great. The hats didn't make it to the sale
stand, the employees (myself included) distributed them amongst them.
Everything was great and we hope to sell everything soon so that we can place
another order. Thank you very much for handling our order so diligently.Global Furniture Design, Los Angeles, US |
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| Mudcloth shawls |
| I wanted to thank you for the prompt arrival of the mudcloth shawl. I
had been looking for one for a while, and was so pleased to hear about
your site. Everyone who has seen the shawl has admired it. Thanks again.Janis Malcomson, UK |
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| Kente strips |
I received the strips today. They are as wonderful as you said they would
be. I am sure that the students will be thrilled with them, I know that I
am. I cannot thank you enough for the care and concern you took with my order. I
know that it was a small order, but you treated me as though I was
purchasing 2500 strips instead of 25. I will definitely be a return
customer, and I will tell everyone about your company.
Unfortunately, it seems that the trend is away from good customer service,
and I am glad to see that with your company the customer really is number 1!
Thank you again. Yvonne Selmon, USA |
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| Mudcloth shawls |
| I just wanted you to know that I received the shawls this morning and I am estatic! They are wonderful.Sheila Basey,US |
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| Gome drum |
| I am happy with the Gome, which I thought was cleanly
designed and constructed, and (more importantly) which sounds good. Michael Hilger, US |
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| Brass beads |
| I received the beads yesterday and I'm really pleased.
Thanks for the extras. Please keep me informed of any different styles that you get in. Thanks
Valerie, Canada |
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Zipper Jewellery
Read what she said and see a picture in our Customer Gallery
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| Ann Ohman, a jewellery designer in the US wrote ordered recycled glass beads and wrote about her experience ordering from eShopAfrica.
Ann Ohman |
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| Arrived! |
| Just wanted you to know that the Kente cloths arrived a few moments
ago: DHL was very efficient. The cloths really are BEAUTIFUL!! I also loved the book marks--certainly a unique constant
advertisement and reminder of eShopAfrica. Thank you very much. I look forward to a continuing relationship with your group,
even at the risk of having to build a bigger house! Mike Davis, US |
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| My Drums! |
| THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL!! EVERY BIT AND MORE OF
WHAT I EXPECTED. I am REALLY pleased with the drum cases. The quality
is superior. I'm sorry I didn't order 8; but, live and learn. The
talking drums are a real kick. I know my kids (grown ones too) will
love them. Barbara Lyons, US |
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| Shopping feedback |
| Recently I ordered two Kente shawls from Ghana and received
them within days. Thank you for the speedy delivery. I'd questioned whether I'd
receive the items in time to use them for a special graduation celebration and I did.
I'm very, very pleased with the ease of ordering and the speed of delivery. I will be
sure to share your web address and company name with friends. And I look forward to future
shopping with eShopAfrica. Thanks for an excellent shopping experience. Angela Lowder, US |
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| Your effort |
| I commend you for your efforts. Just for the record, I am
African-American and I understand where you are coming from when you demand a fair
price for the artists. It really gets old watching my ancestors being taken advantage of
for their talent. Keep up the good work that you do. I intend on being a regular customer.
Melvina, US |
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| Peacock chest |
| A customer in the US ordered a peacock shaped decorated chest. On arrival the
peacock, who has been given a Ga name, and was covered in the local newspaper. Read this piece. |
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| Ethiopian shawls arrived |
| The shawls arrived in time for the birthday and she loved them.
Thanks for getting them to me on time. And congratulations on doing a fine job of connecting African artisans with
acquisitive western urban dwellers like me. I admire your enterprise in
giving the craftspeople this kind of access to a wider market. I've already
started talking up your website to people. Best of luck,
George Suarez, New York |
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| My drum arrived |
| My drum arrived yesterday - that was speedy - I love it!!!
It's beautiful. Many thanks and blessings to you for all your help and
consistent communication with me. Victoria Rose, US |
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| Your website |
| Is fabulous - well done! I shall be ordering from you in time and I shall pass
your details on to friends. Rosie Shearburn, Former Accra Resident |
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| I love what you are doing with eShopAfrica |
| I am so impressed and inspired by the "eShopAfrica.com" mission.
I would like to offer my help in anyway, now or in the future to help achieve your goals.
David Shannon, US |
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| Thank you |
| This is just to say thank you for all you are doing
for Africa. I listened for the first time to you on Choice
FM (radio) and decided to visit your web-site and I
think you are doing a great job. You are indeed "keeping traditional African skills
alive". Keep it up and more grease to your elbows!
Justice Dedoo, Ghana |
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| Well done Samuel and eShopAfrica |
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This is just a note to say well done to Samuel, "the Red Pepper Chest" maker. We are so impressed by your work. This is what we call innovation
and creativity. Samuel has not only been innovative in adapting from coffin
making to other creations but also producing some fine creations. We need to
promote this kind of innovative best practices to others in Africa who think
they can not progress beyond where they find themselves. Idem Udoekong, UK |
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| Great idea |
| I read about your website in the BBC site. Great idea, I wish you good luck
and God's blessing.
Regards, John Arnold, Finland |
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| I saw your article in the BBC |
| I'm very happy I have found your web site. I see that eshopAfrica sells a
number of high quality items made in the traditional fashion. I'm happy to
see this. Thank you so much. Brian Kuzdas, South Africa |
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| Well done |
| I read about your site on the BBC web site, and I am writing to congratulate
you on a great effort and also wish you well in your operations. Thank you Milton Chikere Ezeh, UK |
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| Well done! |
| Regarding your effort to get crafts to people without middlemen, WELL DONE! James Nickson, US |
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| Mudcloth arrived |
| We received the mudcloths this morning and we like them very much! We will
definitely buy some for our shop as well! Vanessa & Francesco, Scotland |
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| Baskets arrived |
| We have received the baskets and we are wery satisfied. Thank you.
Gunilla, Sweden |
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| Bead order arrived |
| Everything is perfect! Thanks for the order which just arrived this morning - DHL was fast!
The beads are beautiful. I told a friend about them and that I would share some... but I may have her order her own!
Liz, Amsterdam |
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| Ghana beads |
| Hi, My order has arrived. Let me say that I very happy with beads and
your sevice is the best I have encountered. Thank you so much. Now we will add these to our catalogue
and do our best to become known for Ghana beads in Australia. Greg, Spacetrader Beads, Australia |
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| Recycled glass beads |
| All arrived safe and sosund - thank you so much. Please pass on our sincere
thanks to Oklah for making such fantastic beads. Until next time... Sue, Bead Exclusive, UK |
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| Drums arrived! |
| The drums arrived in Denver on Tuesday July 22nd but US
customs did not inspect and release them to me until yesterday August 1st. I am so
totally happy with all of the Djembes. Pure works of art. So, thank you so very
much for all of your help along the way. it's been a pleasure. Sincerely, Lee Bagby, US |
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| Congratulations |
| Congratulations on the web site. It may not be as flashy as some sites in the west but it is easy to browse and informative. Tim Crilly |
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| Great site! |
| Great site. I especially liked the red pepper chest (simple, unique, compact, dramatic). John Grierson |
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| Great site... |
| Great to finally see the www being used to the benefit of those unfortunate. Per Thomson, Denmark |
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| Great idea |
| I just read the article on your idea and saw the site...it looks wonderful! Aleta Armstrong, Finland |
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| Congratulations |
| I would like to say well done for starting this project.
Africa needs all the help we can give. Well done! Uche Onyema |
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| Your website |
| Is fabulous - well done! I shall be ordering from you in time and I shall pass your details on to friends.
Rosie Shearburn, Former Accra Resident |
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| Your efforts |
| I wish to commend you on your effort after reading the piece on BBC. This is practical and has meaningful targets.
Kwesi Folson, US |
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| Right thing! |
| I just read an article about eshopafrica and I just wanted to let you know that it makes me so very
happy to see someone doing the right thing! I live in Los Angeles, Ca and I am going to email the link to all my friends and colleagues!
You have an advertiser on your side here! Thanks for the inspiration! Farah Eshetu, US |
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| African prints |
| I plan to email everyone I know about your web site. What a great resource! Patricia Thomas |
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| Well done! |
| Its great to see someone doing something that is not just for the love
of money and greed. I applaud you and wish you and your friends there in Africa the very best and hope that
eshopafrica.com succeeds in all that it set out to do. Steve & Louisa, South Wales (UK) |
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| Just wanted so say good luck! |
| I have just read about you on the BBC News website and I just wanted to say I applaud
what you are doing and wish you all the luck in the world, now and in the future. There IS hope for a better world,
and people like you bring it closer, quicker. Christine Compton, UK |
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| Read the article on BBC.co.uk |
| Love the site and love what you are trying to do. Gerry Kilby, Ireland |
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| Good Job |
| I am a West African living abroad and I read about this eshop on BBC online news.
I have looked at the site and I must say thumbs up. May God continue to bless you all as you strive to
make things better for the poor Africans. Harriet D Peters, UK |
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African print textiles
This is in response to the article in the Wall Street Journal about theft of designs in the Ghanaian textile market. There was a comment at the end, that Ms. Salter-Nour would like to put Printex Ltd. textiles for sale on the Internet, but that Mr. Millet of Printex fears the potential for theft of copyrighted patterns. My husband and I would like to comment on this:
My husband and I lived in Ghana for several years--we have always loved the textiles produced in Ghana. However, the problem of stealing patterns and making cheap rip-offs has been there since forever. In the old days, it was poor-quality Ghanaian textile firms stealing Manchester and Java designs! Only now it is Ivory Coast, Korea, India stealing from Ghana. This is a sign of the high quality of the Ghanaian product. It pains me to see cheap printed "Kente" from Korea sold in American chain fabric stores, where people will never know the real thing.
We were in Ghana last March, and we were delighted to see so many excellent fabrics made in Ghana. Ghanaian textiles are so excellent these days, I did not need to buy any cloth from any other countries. It was also very easy to spot the poor-quality rip-offs in the market.
Over the Internet, I can see why Mr. Milad Millet does not want to expose his textiles to immediate theft. However, we wonder if it might be possible to offer only those patterns that have already been copied and thus undermined by the foreign forgers. If Printex Ltd. has piles of cloth that no longer sell in the Ghanaian market because of the influx of cheap imitations, then they need an efficient and easy way to sell them in a totally new market. I would guess that Internet sales are mainly to customers outside of Ghana, where market-driven pattern popularity would not be an issue. The quality of the textiles would be guaranteed to the Internet customer, as it would be cloth coming directly from the manufacturer; the proven popularity of the design (by virtue of having been stolen) could even be a marketing point! To me, outside of the Ghanaian fashion scene, the fact that a pattern is 3 or 6 month out of date doesn't matter at all. After all, I am still sewing the 12-yard pieces I brought home in 1977! To be able to get real Ghanaian textiles right now would be fantastic.
I plan to mail everyone I know about your web site. What a great resource! Best wishes, |
| Patricia Thomas |
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