In the Guassa Highlands artisans weave beautiful, natural woolen blankets combining beige, gray, and brown. Working outdoors on vertical looms, the artisans create tapestries, mats, and blankets with traditional Ethiopian Orthodox designs. Other artisans make pompoms and knitted fabric from the locally produced wool. Functional pottery is also made in the region, fired in kilns fueled by cattle dung. Guassa basketry, made primarily to store and transport food, is also spectacular.

Menz-Guassa Community Conservation Area Artisans Association

Sales Outlet: Guassa Community Conservation Area Lodge
Location: Guassa Community Conservation Area, Menz-Gera Wereda, North Shoa, Ethiopia
Contact: Kidist Tesfaye +251 911 704 828 or Mulugeta +251 922 465 440 (Amharic only)