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Public Face of Islam in Kumasi

By Gracia Clark

Craft Workers Slideshow

Making Mirror Frames

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This workshop is located near an industrial sawmill, using offcuts to make frames for mirrors.

Courtesy of Carmen Paz (2011)

Truck Drivers' Union

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This local branch of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union is predominantly Muslim.

Courtesy of Carmen Paz (2009)

Truck Mechanic

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This man runs a roadside truck repair workshop in a Muslim neighborhood.

Courtesy of Carmen Paz (2009)

Shoemaker Apprentices

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Both Muslim and Asante men make and repair shoes. This shop specializes in recycling uppers from imported secondhand shoes into new styles.

Courtesy of Carmen Paz (2009)

Central Market Tailor

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A section of the Central Market is devoted to sewing and embroidery of typical Muslim styles for men and women, by men tailors.This young tailor makes men's and women's embroidered outfits, but wears denims himself.

Courtesy of Carmen Paz (2009)

Apprentice Tailor

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Boys can start apprenticeships for tailoring and other crafts in their early teens.

Courtesy of Carmen Paz (2011)

Seamstress

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Many seamstresses like this work from kiosks located near their homes.

Courtesy of Gracia Clark (2011)

Urban Cattle

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Herding, trading and slaughtering cattle in Kumasi are all occupations associated with Muslims, especially Fulani and Hausa.

Courtesy of Gracia Clark (2011)

Gathering Grass

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Fattening cattle in the city requires cutting grass for extra fodder.

Courtesy of Gracia Clark (2016)

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