by Abigail Conteh | jan 15, 2026 | Lettie Stuart Pottery Center, Sweet Salone
Lettie Stuart Pottery Centre in Sierra Leone has recently acquired their first brand-new electric potters wheel. The centre, which has been operating using manual kickwheels since their inception, purchased the wheel using funds earned from their own pottery sales....
by Biruk Markos | des 8, 2025 | Kraumur, Kraumur Music Awards, Sweet Salone
Alaska1867, Ásta, knackered, Kusk & Óviti, LucasJoshua and Rakel receive this year’s KRAUMUR MUSIC AWARDs for their albums that are considered to excel in terms of quality, ambition and originality. This is the eighteenth time that the KRAUMUR MUSIC Awards...
by Biruk Markos | sep 10, 2025 | Sweet Salone
We’re still buzzing with excitement and gratitude after an unforgettable week in Paris! From September 4th to 8th, Sweet Salone had the honor of participating in the internationally renowned Maison&Objet – a design destination that brings together the best of...
by Biruk Markos | ágú 11, 2025 | Brama town, Lettie Stuart Pottery Center, Lumely Arts and Crafts Market, Sweet Salone
Every product carries a story—of tradition, creativity, and the hands that made it. An initiative by the Aurora Foundation, Sweet Salone is more than just a brand. It is a platform that connects talented artisans in Sierra Leone with European designers and...
by Biruk Markos | júl 21, 2025 | Sweet Salone
With great pride, we announce that our 8th container of handcrafted treasures has departed Sierra Leone for Europe, sailing aboard our trusted shipping partner SAMSKIP. This shipment carries the remarkable work of our artisans and the vibrant spirit of Sierra Leonean...
by Biruk Markos | maí 13, 2025 | Sweet Salone
At Aurora Foundation, our Sweet Salone project has long been committed to nurturing the incredible talents within Sierra Leone’s artisan communities. One of our proudest collaborations has been with the vibrant Lumley Arts and Crafts community — a collective of...
