Tsavo National Reserve is located in southern Kenya. It is a very large park and the animals are more shy and wary of humans due to the historic poaching here. Now it is protected by rangers who patrol the park. The elephants here are of a reddish color because of the rich red soil. The foliage is lush and the color palette is amazing.
The Tsavo colorway is rich in color just like the area.
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This pattern was inspired by the art of punched tin used in lamps.
The Masai people are known for their intricate beadwork which crafted into jewelry.
The Masai warriors use weapons made from elaborately decorated hardened sticks called rungu. They are used when battling lions. The Masai are fearless.
This Kuba cloth features a checkerboard pattern. All the shapes are hand-stitched together then top-stitched.
Cheetahs are very poor mothers and often leave their young to fend for themselves. We saw one mother with 5 cubs that were playing and wrestling right under our vehicle!
The Great Rift Valley runs through Kenya and the escarpment exhibits layers of ancient sediment which are of great archaeological value.
Seeds are spread by the droppings of animals and carried by birds. They can take decades to sprout in some of the driest areas.
In every river there are Hippos. You may not know it until you see bubbles…
The circle of life is apparent on safari. It is death that brings life and the results can be seen everywhere.
This pattern was inspired by the art of punched tin used in lamps.
The Kuba people of the Republic of the Congo make a handwoven cloth that is decorated with geometric shapes. This one is like a labyrinth.
Shaka, the traditional garb of the Masai, is made from brightly colored striped and plaid cloth. They wear them wrapped around their bodies in multiple layers.
