Rwanda clothes

(cont'd from yesterday's post)

"In a country often defined by its horrific genocide in 1994 . . a new generation of passionate designers wants to create a future where their African nation is known for producing stylish clothes & accessories, not only for its dark, traumatizing past."

Muhire Patrick created his own garments for a wedding in 2009, and it became a business when people started asking him to make theirs. 

Priscilla Ruzibuka launched her label of children's clothes in 2016 after graduating from Oklahoma Christian University. "She was intent on finding a way to help women affected by the genocide," who mostly worked as maids. Now she only employs underprivileged women.

Daniel Ndayishimiye runs an organization which supplies training and tools to 100 Rwandan designers. “I have a purpose,” he said. “I want Rwandans to be proud of donning designs by fellow Rwandans. ”

(from NYTimes)