Reports from the end of the 1980s.
Renate learns how to dye sisal and how to
make baskets (Ciondo).
She became a real expert.
She also made this interesting photo series from a private hair dressing shop next door. Our neighbour was a specialist in producing various hairstyles for the other women of our village. Renate loved to be part and parcel of the work/art and the enjoyment/chatting:
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The old hairdress is being undone .... |
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and opened up ... |
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great look ... |
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Now "Pure Petroleum Jelly" is applied |
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Preparations for flattening are complete |
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Mama Erik heats up the hot comb on a "Jiko" |
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Fuming and hissing... |
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Wairimu suffers |
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The flattened hairs are plaited into a new hair style |
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First in the middle |
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Then at the sides |
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Work in progress |
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Voila, the result |
Wairimu, Mama Erik and Renate had real fun.
In 2011 we spent a three weeks holiday in Kenya. We met many of our neighbours and friends . A report of our (very positive) experience can be read or downloaded here (pdf, 700 kB) >>
Last updated 14 December 2011