The Hat Salesman
Ethiopia 2013
The hills above Addis Ababa are covered with woods. A soft rain dripped on the leaves and on this young man who stood on the verge with his hats. Our photographer teacher/guide spotted him and began to photograph him. He didn’t care about photographs, he wanted to know if we would buy one of his hats. We didn’t, but I’m sure we tipped him. Tips aren’t really good enough. To sell a hat, that’s what he wanted.
A Good Attitude
This woman stops her work for a moment and gives us a radiant smile. She is looking at us as keenly as we are looking at her. The weight of her burden doesn’t bother her. She’s strong. Stronger than we… we couldn’t imagine carrying that anywhere much less up a steep mountain road.
Great observation!
Thanks, Osman!
where in ethiopia is this i would absolutely buy those hats
Hi, Leonara.
Glad you found my blog. I met this young man near Addis Ababa. He was selling hats by the side of the road. We saw hats for sale in other areas, but these were unique…at least in our experience. If you want to buy in quantity…for your shop or website, let me know. I can put you in touch with someone who could help you.
Again thanks for visiting my blog.
Rosemary
Rosemary, I just want to purchase a few different styles of the hats for myself and maybe a special friend or two. Not for retail. Can you provide me a way obtain these? mail me at samuel.woods@rocketmail.com
Sorry, Samuel.
I don’t have the name of any shops in Ethiopia. That young man was selling those hats on the side of the road. You could try contacting Ahmet at http://www.soratours.com
Maybe he can help you.
Thanks for visiting my site.
Rosemary, may i use the photo as i am putting a presentation together for farmer2farmer as i go to Ethiopia in ten days. thanks