In Ghana, where Ashanti Empress Clothes are produced there is a rapidly growing problem with donated clothes from the West being exported to Africa for resale. Many market traders in the Kantamanto market in Accra buy bales of these second hand clothes, locally known as 'dead white man's clothes.'
Bristol is home to some ridiculously talented artists and self starters. For our second interview in the Characters of Culture series, we turn to a woman bringing colour to the West Country, Ruby Maya, to tell us about the origins of Ashanti Empress, and how Bristol keeps her inspired throughout the winter.
Ever wondered what a standard day looks like for Ashanti Empress out in Ghana? Now you get the chance to see behind the scenes and witness almost first hand how our colourful clothing is made.
