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Meet our Team

Meet our Team

Posted by Nancy Lendved on Oct 20th 2023

"A single bracelet does not jingle."- Congolese proverbThe team at Mbare is a microcosm of the wider world: We’re diverse, and often surprising. We span three continents.   Robbie, our found … read more
My love affair with Handmade African Baskets

My love affair with Handmade African Baskets

Posted by Nancy Lendved who is a basket lover, an Mbare Team member and a marvelous wordsmith. on May 26th 2023

My enduring love affair with antiques began with a basket, so it’s fitting that I’ve landed here at Mbare. Four or so decades ago, I drove from my home in D.C. to interview for a job in Baltimore.&nbs … read more
It's a Family Affair.

It's a Family Affair.

Sep 14th 2022

When Elaine Belleza, who led a creative industry program for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), sent our founder Robbie Stewart over a decade ago to Senegal to identi … read more
David Ballam Photography

David Ballam Photography

Jul 22nd 2022

There are many words to describe David Ballam’s photographs, but “timid” isn’t one of them. Try a different “t” word: “Trust.” The level of confidence between subject and photographer is pal … read more
Iconic Malawi chairs by People of the Sun

Iconic Malawi chairs by People of the Sun

Oct 1st 2021

Ancient oral tradition holds that the people of Malawi descended from the sun. When they landed on earth, they continued to harness the powerful sun energy that to this day animates their kind spirits … read more
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