“It was a dream come true. I was able to meet and bead with Maasai women.Maasai beadwork is extraordinary. I’m grateful that I learned a little bit about it, techniques, stories and meaning.”
The three women have been visiting the US and Pittsburgh since July. Ian heard about them on the radio. Thankfully, I was able to catch one of their last events at the Pittsburgh Children’s Museum before they return to Kenya.
The Olorgesailie artisans are part of a design collaboration with IdiaDega and LGI: Land Art Generator Initiative. The collaboration is working to bring renewable energy to Olorgesailie Kenya and eventually beyond. There is more information at http://www.idiadega.com. It is an inspiring story.
Today I made new bead friends. I also made a pair of earrings using traditional Maasai colors. Every color represents something. Black is humanity. White is peace. Green the land. Blue the sky. Yellow or orange is hospitality. Red is bravery.