Artisans such as Abubakarr Koma are working to keep the traditional art of Gara tie-dyeing alive in Sierra Leone, a craft he has committed over 40 years to mastering. Gara, which dates back to the mid-1800s, may have been brought to the area by Madingo and Susu immigrants. This art form consists of designing elaborate patterns with natural dyes derived from local vegetation. Koma’s family has managed to survive by… Read More “Gara Tie-Dye: Keeping Alive Sierra Leone’s Age-Old Tradition”