Lagos Cane Village


Growing up in Lagos, Nigeria i have always heard of "The Cane Village", and envisioned it would be around a water bank overlooking the third mainland lagoon. lol. 

Never in my wildest dreams did i think it was so easily accessible. Just right under the bridge at Mende, Maryland. The sight was beautiful, seeing talented craftsman who specialize in using diverse types of cane and wood, as they convert it into Baskets, furniture, wine carriers, Baby cots, flowers vases, and swings.

The sight jugged my memory back to a Fine Arts project over 20 years ago in primary school, that required making out mats with colourful card boards by alternating the precut stripes. The mastery at the cane village is nothing like my Fine Art project, seeing their hands move with such expertise kept me thinking what sorcery that was. Definitely years and years of practice. It was an amazing sight, I was glad i made the trip.

I learnt cane supplies came in bundles within the range of N900 to N1,400 per bundle depending on the cane size from Edo, Delta, Rivers and Epe, and the craftsmen enjoy patronage from outside and within Nigeria. 
 
The cost of their finished product at the cane village was very affordable compared to what is obtainable outside the village. I purchased cane loops which i had seen on instagram for N600 at N150 per one. I was able to save myself some bucks.



I made the cane loops into beautiful floral wreath. 



Reflecting on my visit and the birthing of my floral wreath, i am now inspired to do a minimalist DIY interior decoration. I look forward to the beautiful tidings my next visit will birth.





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