Designer, textile artist and founder of La Reunion, Sarah Nsikak sets a new course for her creative practice, drawing inspiration from a transformative workshop in Jaipur that reconnected her to the beauty of craft and patience. Hosted by the visionary team at Wonderful Workshops and the iconic textile company Anokhi, the experience offered not only profound lessons in traditional embroidery but also a renewed perspective on creativity, rest, and letting go—both in art and in life.

The following photographs were taken by Umu, Fadila, and Rafatu, young kayayei working as porters in Accra’s Kantamanto second-hand market, the largest in West Africa. The three women began studying photography in February 2021 as part of The OR Foundation’s ongoing Storytelling Workshop.

Many clothing items donated by US citizens find themselves in Mexico’s famed tianguis. See how a new generation repurposes these garments to shape their already-rich cultural identity.