Lettie Stuart Pottery Centre Acquires Electric Potters Wheel
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.... read more
SIX ARTISTS AND BANDS RECEIVE THE 2025 KRAUMUR MUSIC AWARDS
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... read more
First Artisan Meet-Up at Aurora House:
On Tuesday, November 12th, the Aurora Foundation hosted its very first Artisan Meet-Up at the Aurora House, marking a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to support and empower local artisans in Sierra Leone. This event brought together a vibrant group of... read more
Celebrating Sierra Leonean Craftsmanship in Iceland
On November 13, 2025, we were honoured to welcome Dr. Isata Mahoi, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs, to our Sweet Salone shop in Iceland. During her visit, Dr. Mahoi explored our range of locally made Sierra Leonean products, from handcrafted... read more