by Jocelyn C. Zuckerman

Proceeds from Global Mamas’ merchandise go back to the local women who make the items. Choose from straw-and-bead figurines; batik dresses, pictured above; and tote bags fashioned from recycled candy wrappers.

Global Mamas.14th Lane, behind the Koala grocery store, Osu, 233/(0) 24-453-0467. This appeared in the May/June 2012 issue. Photo by Dani Vernon.