About the village
Aritisans in Akim Abompe have been making bead jewelry for centuries. But the village gas only recently organized to provide tours and visitor facilities. Some villagers mine the bauxite used for beads. Others use simple tools like cutting and polishing stones or bow drills to fashion unique jewelry. In addition to seeing artisans work in their homes, several interesting walks into the beautiful near hills are available, including a visit to a dramatic waterfall.
Things to Do
- Take a short walk to the visitor Centre from the signpost on the main village road. While arranging for your tour you can see a small exhibit of antique bead as a well as new beads and other item s for sale.
- See beads being made on tour of artisan’s homes and make purchase if you wish. Tiem:2 hours. Difficulty:1
- Tour the village to learn about local culture, traditions and ways of living. Taste local honey or locally-brewed palm wine and akpeteshi. Visit a village farm. Time: 2 hours Difficulty: 1
- Hike to the falls overlook (Time:3 hours) the falls itself (4hour) or to the site where bauxite is mined for bed making (6hour). Enjoy beautiful views of the escarpment, waterfall and village. Difficulty:2
- Participate in a bead making or batik workshop (by prior arrangement)
