Saturday, September 06, 2008

Mozambican National Crafts Fair


I am happy to report that the fair has been going well. The first day was slow, as is the case in most long fairs, but sales yesterday and today were solid. Not quite on par with last year, but then again there is a long weekend in Mozambique for Victory Day, and many people have traveled to the beach or to South Africa. Nonetheless, I certainly have nothing to complain about, and my initial panic regarding pricing and the general insecurity described in my previous post have waned significantly. Things are going well, and I am happy.

There is something incredibly satisfying about making money by making something with your hands and then selling it yourself, face-to-face with the new owners who will enjoy a beautiful necklace or pair of earrings. I love telling people the stories behind my materials, my pieces, my inspiration.

If you are in or near Maputo, please stop by. The fair goes from 11am to 7pm through Tuesday. Hope to see some of you there!

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Oh, I wish I was there !!

Ali Ambrosio said...

~Jo Ann - I wish you were here, too. I have lots and lots of rings at the moment, and I thought of you!

~Jorge - Obrigada pelo convite. Vou passar para ver o vosso site.