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African Department store

Sun, 22 Dec 2002 Source: Frank Fornier

In the vast Kejetia Market in Kumasi, Ghana, women pick their way past an assembly line where shoes are crafted from old automobile tires. Sprawling across 25 dusty acres in the ancient Ashanti capital, Kejetia is one of the largest marketplaces in West Africa. The eclectic assortment of items for sale ranges from agricultural products to consumer goods and religious icons.

In the vast Kejetia Market in Kumasi, Ghana, women pick their way past an assembly line where shoes are crafted from old automobile tires. Sprawling across 25 dusty acres in the ancient Ashanti capital, Kejetia is one of the largest marketplaces in West Africa. The eclectic assortment of items for sale ranges from agricultural products to consumer goods and religious icons.

Source: Frank Fornier