Madagascar, where it all begins
We discovered Madagascar through the work of Laure, who joined a team of volunteer architects to build a solidarity hotel in Tananarive: the Hostel du Père Pedro.
The project began in 2017 and continued, despite all odds, remotely during the Covid years. The team of French architects and designers was finally able to visit the completed construction site in 2022, and then attend its opening in 2023.
Madagascar: Exceptional Craftsmanship
In Madagascar, many women work as artisans to support their families or themselves.
This beautiful country is one of the poorest in the world. The post-colonial era, corruption and terrible climatic hazards between cyclones in the north and drought in the south reinforce the poverty of its inhabitants.
The craftswomen are fascinating to watch: talented, fast, precise, and meticulous. Malagasy crafts are renowned for their high-quality craftsmanship. They include embroidery, crochet and braiding of plant fibers, and the making of cashmere, wool, and more.
Embroidery work.
Making cushion covers.
