Africa
Africa is the world’s second-largest continent in the world
geographically and in population. It’s made up of 54 countries
which, combined, speak over 1,000 languages! The Northern
region is largely made up of various Arab nations, while Sub-
Saharan and Western Africa contain dozens of different states
with different cultural, indigenous, and political backgrounds.
Needless to say, Africa is one of the most diverse continents!
Although the Maasai people inhabit a small part of the African
continent, their culture and language have a big impact. Over 1
million people speak Maa and the brightly colored clothing and
jewelry are iconic; inspiring art and fashion all over the world. For
this tile scene we suggest using bold reds, and blues (often the
chosen favorite of the Maasai people). We used satin appliqué for
her clothing to allow the stitch work to really stand out against the
simple muslin background.