HAWKING IN THE MARKET--SAMINAKA COMMERCIAL NEWS

***IYAWO is open on Saminaka! This fascinating store (formerly was to have been named Adire Extraordinaire) combines images drawn from the Yoruba diaspora to clothing and ritual objects from that diaspora! It's still growing, but orisha dresses for Yemanja, Oshun and Oya are out, all in Brazilian style. More orisha clothing in different traditions will be added, for women and men.

***Changes are still afoot for the grand opening of the cacao megastore on Saminaka, due to take place next week! For the moment, furniture cannot be found, because Gidan Magarifi's stock has been removed for the building of the new store--it will find its way back, in new and improved form!

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Ah, Bahia! First capital of Brazil, and center of Afro-Brazilian culture!

This Bahiana outfit made from cut lace is still a favorite with ladies who sell Yoruba food outside--aracaje and other delicacies--and also with those who belong to orixa houses. Prim attachments make all the difference here--authentic from its transparent lace overblouse to its gathered sleeves! Celebrate culture!