21 Days: Our Itinerary

Our trip to Africa is right around the corner! We are very excited and have began our travel preparations. Here is a peek at the work we will be accomplishing during our travels.


May 19th-May 29th: Staying in Nairobi
     Interview, Tour, and Film the following artisans and workshops
     *Metal
     *Bone
     *Beaded Necklaces
     *Scarves
     *Banana Fiber
     Discuss New product design with artisans
     Plan and establish shipping practices
     Visit MagikGrace Workshop
     Masai Market
     *raw materials - purchase and find where they make pieces
     *antique glass necklaces
     Find place of production and purchase scarves
     Purchase Banana Fiber products (trees and nativity sets)
May 29th - travel to Kampala
May 30th - travel to Kaihura
May 30th-June 2nd - Kaihura- stay at Faiths
     Village Art
     Meet with Chris and Katie and Faith
     Purchase more millet baskets
June 2nd-June 7th -Kampala
     Filming & Interviewing the following artisans and products
     *Cow Horn
     *Paper Crafts Inc.
     *Coconut
     *Banana Fiber Weave
     *Large Baskets
     *Table Runners and Mats 
June 7th - Depart for US


I hope everyone is having a great week!
-Katy
Team RETCo.