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Ink, angels and hard graft: the artists keeping Ethiopia’s ancient illuminated manuscript craft alive | Global development

11 April 2025
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Ink, angels and hard graft: the artists keeping Ethiopia’s ancient illuminated manuscript craft alive | Global development
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In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, writers at the Hamere Berhan Institute meticulously handwrite sacred texts in Ge’ez on goat skin parchments, continuing an ancient tradition dating back to the Axumite empire. Using homemade bamboo pens and natural inks, they painstakingly produce manuscripts that could last for centuries, following ancient methods with modern touches. Despite facing challenges in shipping due to regional conflicts, the institute’s dedication to preserving Ethiopian heritage and traditions remains unwavering as they work tirelessly to create perfect manuscripts for future generations.

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