What’s out Addis Ababa shopping
“Even during this pandemic-stricken time, the bag show is here again to bring you some magical cheer.” Ladies and gentlemen, it’s the time to dust out your favorite clothes and shoes to dress up; the Bag Showis back with another exciting event! Even during this pandemic-stricken time, the Bag Show is here once again to […]
I am so excited to introduce this new section on Fashion in What’s Out. As some of you might know, I am the founder and organizer of Hub of Africa Addis Fashion Week, which is held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia annually, promoting the African fashion industry for the past 10 years. Just to give you
Opened in 2007, Tukul Village is located just a 10-15 minute walk downhill from most of the major rock-hewn churches and consists of twelve red sandstone Tukul huts, each topped with a thatched roof and split into two storeys, offering 24 en suite rooms. The hotel is well-known for its concepted architecture, which is a
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Debo engineering is a startup (from Jimma) that designs and develops smart business applications solution in the agriculture sector. The startup uses applied engineering discipline centered on newly evolving technologies such as artificial intelligence, ML, IOT, image processing, big data, and mobile computing. Debo developed an algorithm that automatically detects and classifies plant disease through
Debo Engineering – green innovation for the agro sector Read More »
Frankincense is famous for being one of the three gifts presented by the Magi to baby Jesus (the other two being gold and myrrh). Several thousand years ago, people knew how to use frankincense to cure several ailments. The ancient Babylonians and Assyrians are also believed to have burned frankincense during their religious ceremonies, and
Trees that produce frankincense under threat Read More »
The Women4Climate program is to support emerging women leaders to become expert influencers while mobilizing others in their efforts to accelerate climate action in meeting Addis Ababa’s sustainable environmental targets. Yididiya Damtew is a sustainable entrepreneur who wants to create positive change by sourcing products made from sustainable and renewable material focussing on the abundant
Producing sustainable fashion from bamboo Read More »
Prominent Ethiopian designer Mahlet Afework and her MAFI MAFI team recently launched a branded scarf and matching face mask collection called Tibeb. These new unisex masks are intricately designed & traditionally hand-loomed by their fantastic Shemane (weaver) Endalkachew and come with an adjustable earloop for your comfort. Fashion Designer and Entrepreneur, Mahlet Afework / @mahletafework
Masks with a twist of Ethiopian fashion Read More »
Africa Spa Awards for 2020 were proud to announce their winner for Day Spa – 2020 category to @tillaclub in Ethiopia. Tilla is more than a spa or fitness club. TILLA is a lifestyle brand devoted to creating a new wellness ecosystem for their clients. GM Simone Lipari : “We are extremely honored and thankful
Congratulations to Tilla for winning prestigious award as best day spa in 2020 Read More »
Small living room ideas – how to best decorate a compactsitting room, snug or lounge Supersize your space with our top tips and clever design tricksto make the smallest of rooms feel perfectly proportionedby Tamara Kelly When you are redecorating, one of the easiest ways to make a small living room feel more spacious is
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This article describes the different garments of traditional and historic Ethiopian clothing. Bernos (also transliterated Barnos, Burnos) is a wool cloak-like garment and hood woven in one piece, worn by Ethiopian and Eritrean highlanders. The term seems to be an adaptation of the Maghrebi version of Burnous. Donald N. Levine notes that the wealthier men
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