I have said a few times that Africa is where clothes come to die. While this may not be completely true, it is completely true in my experience. Exposed wood, broken metal, and vigorous hand washing all make for tears. This means that since arriving almost 2 years ago (!) I have had to buy new clothes. And this is more or less the clothing industry:
A clothing auction (note the USAID relief tarp being used for something other than its original intended purpose) |
A tailor |
the cheapest clothes (5-15 meticais, 31 meticais to the dollar) come in piles |
Clothes and Shoes |
This is Gurue's version of the Salvation Army. They get new shipments every month, and I get most of my clothes here. |
I am missing a picture of the stores that sell new clothes. These are often directly from China or Brazil and are definitely out of a Peace Corps Volunteer's budget. Pants - $20, shirts $18-$25...the list goes on.
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