Ashlee: on amani and the importance of buying handmade

Amani ya Juu's center in Liberia recently had a visit from our country director's sister and friend, Ashlee. Ashlee runs a wonderful blog, Where my Heart Resides, and recently created a beautiful post about Amani Liberia seamstresses, buying ethically, and our stunning products.

We've posted her lovely photos below, and you can read her blog post, "on amani and the importance of buying handmade", here.

[caption id="attachment_2901" align="aligncenter" width="560"] Ophelia, Amani Liberia[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2902" align="aligncenter" width="560"] An iron, filled with coal, which Amani Liberia uses to press clothing while stitching[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2903" align="aligncenter" width="560"] Colekeh the Monkey, Amani Liberia's newest product[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2904" align="aligncenter" width="560"] Children of the seamstresses at Amani Liberia[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2906" align="aligncenter" width="560"] Amani Liberia Cement Laptop Case made out of old cement bags found around the community[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2905" align="aligncenter" width="560"] Coasters[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2907" align="aligncenter" width="560"] Amani Liberia's pocket dress, designed by Hannah Lenore[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2910" align="aligncenter" width="560"] Felicia, one of the Amani Liberia seamstresses, and her boys[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2909" align="aligncenter" width="560"] Several members of Amani Liberia with Ashley and Ashlee[/caption]