African Silk Archives - Ethnic Supplies

7 Mar 2011

100 Years of International Women’s Day- Henriette’s story

by Ida Horner | posted in: African Textile, African women, International Women's Day, Women in Business | 0

In the current series of blog posts we have been looking at the Women behind Ethnic Supplies products as part of International Women’s Day. yesterday we brought you Flotea’s story and today we take you to Madagascar to meet Madame … Read More

6 Dec 2009

Is Wild Silk Africa’s best kept secret?

by Ida Horner | posted in: African Fashion, African Textile | 0

When I tell people that Ethnic Supplies stocks fashion accessories made from wild silk one of the questions I get asked without fail is that Is there enough for commercial purposes? And the answer yes there is, in Madagascar. The … Read More

10 Jun 2009

Ethnic Supplies at BBC Gardener’s World Live 2009

by Ida Horner | posted in: Poverty in Africa, Sustainable development, Women in Business | 0

There is always a first time for everything and this year it is our first time at the BBC Gardener’s World Live at the NEC in Birmingham. It has been a long journey getting here and when I started Ethnic … Read More