From Slums to Cocktail Parties - African Jewelry is Trending

Publisher:
World Bank
Publication Date:
26 February 2014
Tags:
Africa, Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Economy, Business and Finance

Trendy jewelry made in African slums goes international: A Kenyan Startup company has used mobile technology to link local artisans with global markets. The company, founded and managed by women, distributes some of Africa's coolest fashion items via Internet.

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