Amazing Mat Tents of North Ethiopia - Danakil Desert Dwellers

[@miglenakirilova4559]

Възхищение, обич и учудване...Колко сме глезени и непохватни днешните жени!!!! Имаме всичко и все мрънка ме Нека да се поучим от спокойствието и смирението им.Те трябва да са горди а не ние....благодарност към създателите на филма

[@streetscienceofficial8675]

Horosho, Spasibo Ruskiy

[@zaro8166]

Man I have so much respect for the Afar people cause they are really hard working and it's even better to watch the video when you speak their language

[@jenniferk9242]

Gotta love that baby sound asleep on his mamas back while she builds a house!

[@lesliehardeman6212]

I can remember back when I was in my 20's, going to bring lunch to my boo at different construction sites, everyone was always arguing with one another. I never was able to understand why... Seeing these lovely people working together makes me so happy and im so glad that we get to see this...

[@keahithefieryone8513]

Men argue with other men as of a means of a Pecking Order, that is what Testosterone does and back in the Cave man days, you picked the strongest and fittest for your Mate, hunting, gathering is different today but still the same concept, that is hard wired into most Males just as women who are the Keepers of the Hearth provides nurture, cooking food, weaving, child bearing with her mate, this concept hasn't change for thousands of years

[@manishhussain3950]

Hi

[@starfish-bw2od]

nice

[@chevekadouglas2925]

These people are not poor,this is their ancestral way of life!they r Rich💯they are very self sufficient and I haven't seen one poor in spirit,determination or weak,let alone on the side of the road begging. Thanks for the video

[@Stepharoni_and_Clean]

I absolutely hate when people say that dumb shit like seriously we are the poor ones in America and the very few places similar

[@johngibs5356]

No they for sure poor

[@johngibs5356]

@@Stepharoni_and_Clean😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 stop trying to make it sound good these people poor as F

[@chidubememma-ugwuoke9660]

@@johngibs5356nah they aren’t. Nomadic houses aren’t supposed to be complicated. They have to be as simple as possible because they move around a lot. That’s why nomads either live in tents, wagons (like caravans), or simple houses (like the Afar here) that can be taken apart & put back together easily. They aren’t starving, they’re just nomadic

[@ЮлийВеликий-и1и]

Где они в пустыне пасут скот? Вокруг ни травинки, одни камни и песок. Где берут воду?

[@atilamatamoros7499]

Never thought of nomadic architecture, until I saw this content. Nothing is more vernacular than this architecture. Congratulations.

[@lifealtaring]

Love the brilliance and resourcefulness of the Nomads... they understand life .

[@hassankaire2290]

Watching this video made me cry,because this is the kind of Life i experienced in Northern Kenya before i got a chance to Study and get a scholarship in the United States.I Love and respect Nomads

[@noblefootsteps]

Realize it or not, that's because you left the most valuable thing-your ancestor's way of life.

[@Sawil24]

@@noblefootsteps being a Nomad is never by choice. you think we Chose to move around because what? Survival!

[@Englishkin]

Their hand weaving is excellent and inspiring. Their overall personal industry is marvelous to behold.

[@bethroesch2156]

Not a chance I'd last 5 minutes. Okay maybe 5 minutes but not much more. I'm in absolute awe of these women. I just watched them build their family's home while holding babies. They're much stronger and smarter than I am ♥️

[@GetToDaChoppa-k5r]

what choice do they have though?

[@jksvidio653]

Wow

[@catdooley4616]

Don't count yourself out, when it comes to survival most people figure out what they need to do to survive.

[@fitrianhidayat]

don't worry about it, 5 minutes is a long time 👍

[@mohamedhussein4124]

@@GetToDaChoppa-k5r it’s their choice they can move to big towns or cities and live there with hand to mouth and no inheritance or territory but wise people never abandon their culture and easy way of life without bills to pay

[@yeahnothx-e9l]

A fascinating video! A couple years ago, I stayed in a modified tent like this in a small campground near Lac Abbe in Djibouti, near the Ethiopian border. The next day, we gave two Afar men a ride to their village (a temporary village, as they are semi-nomadic), and they invited us into their tent homes like these and introduced us to their families. Spending time with the Afar people was one of the highlights of all my travel in dozens of countries.

[@afarboy83]

Oh Mashallah thank you so much and please visit ethiopian Afar region welcome

[@yimazani3478]

Tu es la bienvenue la ou les afar vivent.. les invités sont honoré et respecte dans nos coutume

[@danmoreno1313]

Afar are some of the nicest people

[@patmuscarella8279]

the tents are beautiful the work they do is so intricate. I'm Amazed. very talented people very hardworking people God keep them safe

[@abdirashidsaleh7973]

All east African have same culture Because we are one people one nation. Before I read the title of video I thought it is somalia. I love all east African people We have beautiful culture with no differences which shows that we are one.

[@skbahati5233]

❤

[@sezapingo6249]

Beautiful, resilient, ingenious people. Living lightly on the land with local resources, in community together.

[@denysephenix2349]

these wonderful people are the true survivors in this world. they make do with the basics and live harsh conditions. I would love to spend some time with them.

[@mohammednasirabagero5668]

Thanks I ready to help you

[@skbahati5233]

You will love it especially when it comes to story time and playing the instruments

[@YouCanIwill]

The part i most love about all these videos...they are so in depth and informative that even watching them a dozen times over...you still pick up a lil tidbit and learn something new!

[@NomadArchitecture]

Thanks, hopefully the next round will be even better as we are trying really hard this year to record all the materials and tools.

[@traceyw6413]

As i watch all the nomadic people you have filmed, their home making skills i am reminded how truly resilient human beings are, living on and surviving on very little 😊

[@prasadgamer7122]

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[@a.maghsoodi2432]

Beautiful country Ethiopia 🇪🇹 I love my people ❤️🙏🇪🇹

[@bachuadjere9592]

ስትት

[@frankcsi001]

ሰላምታ ከፖርቶ ሪኮ

[@ttkall3812]

Beautiful country but human life is very difficult. My eyes get wet seeing their suffering. May Allah give them happiness and peace.

[@mascudyare2191]

This people is somali is not ithopian and this is a land ithopia captured on somalia

[@Kendndnd]

@@mascudyare2191 cafar waye caaqow afsomali kuma hadlooyan

[@dzunglu7184]

Harsh conditions, land is dried and these nomads have established their way of living as best to their ability to survive for thousands of years.

[@dzunglu7184]

@China Boss Anything that they forage that are edible and if they have animals e.g goats/cattle offering them milk.

[@rampritkotawa7273]

TV

[@marybarker7952]

Ian so amazed at their skill and the peace they have.GOD has blessed them ❤

[@carmichael2359]

Thank you so much for bringing this to us. I am always amazed to see people being so ingenious. It just goes to show what we lose when we get used to soft living and being greedy. They are so hard working and adaptive.

[@TheBigSXC]

You’re an awesome person, I wish I knew you.

[@ednaribeiro3017]

Fiquei sem palavras... 😧

[@donnadees1971]

Also in absolute awe of these workers, almost unbeleivable. Kudos. I agree keep all scraps…good to re use.

[@davidthompson1622]

I have lived all year round in similar type of structure in England , made from hazel poles , covered in army canvas, lined with wool blankets between canvas and frame....wood boards and carpets on floor , and wood stove inside, for extreme winter temperatures.....this type of tent known as a Bender was widely used by Gypsy people in the past but not now.....I was still living in Benders till a few years ago, including December / January 2010 / 2011, which was the coldest December/ January for over 100 years....however , with the wood stove on and extra blankets on my bed I was warm and comfortable. ....I now live in the luxury of a small bus, on the north Devon coast. Thanks for your videos 🤙

[@NomadArchitecture]

Sorry David, only just seen this. I am slowly to make a video about UK travellers ( I presume you have seen our vid of Kelly with her horses). I have also lived on a boat for years, but we live in a half-restored ruin on Dartmoor now. Have you seen our FB page, Collective of Artist Travellers (CATs).

[@davidthompson1622]

@@NomadArchitecture no, I haven’t seen either , but I will check both out. Thank you 🤙

[@normabrien8331]

Just admirable the way they weave the mats and how resilient they are. Really enjoyed the video.

[@nancykathryntieger8893]

Thanks for posting this. I love Afar. We worked with Afars for 12 years. This video makes me miss my clan very much. It is hot. It is a harsh environment. But it is so peaceful and the people are beautiful and strong. This "ari" can be dismantled and transported on a camel.

[@HaylaSA]

Thank you for the work you’ve done! 🥰

[@AbdiPianoChannel]

Yeah. These people are our cousins. The Somali house is also transportable and manged by women.

[@RoseLangaard]

​@@AbdiPianoChannelIndeed.

[@МилкаТруш]

Потрясающие женщины! Красоты какой необыкновенной . Как же жива в них память об истинной правильной исконной архитектуре!❤

[@budisuyadi8024]

Women there are very strong people & I appreciate them very much.

[@megankennedy3927]

I am so taken by the jewelry,the beauty of their clothing-and their hairstyles.What exelent beauty..and these children are beautiful,too.Their way of life must have been handed down for a very long time.I would love to know more about them!!

[@aliahmedyacin721]

This is a beautiful life. I spent early age of my life with pastoralists. I still remember how simple and blessing was the nature. Everything had a meaning and a soul..stones, trees, mountains, dry valleys... everything even my shadow had a name "Afan".

[@skbahati5233]

❤👌

[@dhirenkumarchavda970]

Nomadic architecture is the inspiration and base of modern architecture..

[@robertslusser6753]

Makes my 15 year old 14 ft. by 70 ft. mobile home, in a temperate climate, look like a mansion. Plus running hot and cold water with two full bathrooms, a propane furnace and air conditioning . Good to see something like this as it really puts things in perspective as to how blessed we are.

[@michaelryan2562]

These people are wealthier than you. They have Mother Nature and use her wisely they have all they need, and would hate to live in your itsy bity caravan with bathrooms, I can assure you. I have been there and to many parts of Ethiopia from the mountain tops to Addis Ababa, and these people would never give up their freedom to live in the town and cities with modern everything you are the western world has. But Freedom is more important than material goods. The cities of Ethiopia many people wish they could live the life of

[@michaelryan2562]

The Danskil people or the mountain tribes of the sky.

[@juliannenakigudde6855]

Who told you that they're complaining

[@carolebner2091]

​@@michaelryan2562I agree with you wholeheartedly.

[@tomsitzman3952]

There is so much to learn to live so close to the natural elements.

[@robinrevival2024]

Thanks for this amazing video, I have read many time about skin's for water a0nd wine but never seen it used, now I have, I could stay like this some days but life in comfort have made me soft,, i really find these women powerful and strong.

[@--_-_-_-74..]

Yes ! I would love to go visit for 6 months, what an adventure. Wow

[@afarboy83]

Welcome this is my people

[@hafdissigurdardottir3176]

No, I could not live there. But these people are much STRONGER 💪 than I am. 👍👍👍 Sending everyone love and blessings from Iceland 🇮🇸 ❤️🙏❤️🦋🦋🦋

[@hatambanakar5738]

I agree with you. They have hard life. we can not live even one day like them

[@sirjuju4766]

The people are absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!

[@msterry9694]

Thank you for letting us into the lives of different people.

[@ttkall3812]

How hard people live in this modern age. Seeing their struggle for survival makes us think how happy we are. O Allah, make the life of this man of the world easier.

[@Amatullah78]

Ameen

[@michaelryan2562]

You are not happy and will never know true happiness on this earth you just live in a modernized part,of the world where they eat shite and get overweight and know nothing about the world of nature,or how to survive.poor you so poor yet think you are wealthy. Sad too.

[@eternalpromises4573]

Amazing documentary, thank you. These are powerful women, who are the cradle of life and guarantee security and protection for their family, their men....I having witnessed this trait with many nomadic people, here too the women "carry the load" and they are proud of their heritage. What amazing handicraft in weaving these mats and preparing the young branches for the structure. Whether in Siberia, the 'Americas' , Africa , women - as life-givers, are the base of a culture. All my respect for them and honoring them, they who give life, provide for life, are the beauty in the sociatal context...thank You !!!

[@vickilee2185]

Very interesting. Looking back in time and seeing how many people lived like this in many lands. I wish they had more time for educating. Blessing to them all

[@jimmieloge575]

These women are highly skilled at weaving all these difficult, impossible things to me, but they make it look so easy! ...and smiling all the while!!!

[@RAVIHARIREDDYDONAPATI]

Beautiful country Ethiopia 🇪🇹 I love my people , i wish can stay with them...

[@josephinemarysheldon6002]

I'm sure they would love to have you, many hands make light work

[@ReggaeRedeemer]

you wouldnt last a week

[@ramesh.malyalamalyala5135]

😂😂

[@Heavennebiyu]

Same here ❤Ethiopia

[@meaktooni]

the region somali

[@wandagarcia2447]

Thanks!

[@duanedirie9628]

Exactly this is the life i used to live and i undergone all these process, i know kids even in 5 years know their role of the family

[@umaaisha9876]

@Duane dirie , we are same people bro. This people i believe are Somalis, the look the culture are exactly same . May Allah bless them all and aid them...

[@naradmanipradhan3727]

@@umaaisha9876, TXxu no dr

[@Fluegame5]

@@umaaisha9876 They are not Somalis, although very similar. They are the afar people and speak Af- afar.

[@blessingchanne1866]

@@Fluegame5 aqal hori gallaa meer auws dabitaan hereg sooh we call it I afsomali

[@llc1976]

The children are adorable! Hard working mommies

[@Somalioz2020]

My Allah bless them. Love from Somaliland.

[@donnadees1971]

To see how beautiful all of the people are is a special treat.

[@jamilmohammedal-ghazali6309]

These are amazing peoples, I can see they are Muslims very close to Yemeni's cultures hard working peoples. May Allah bless and protect them.

[@sahrrajama4009]

Their culture is also wo close to Somali culture like the diracs $macawis

[@blessingchanne1866]

It's afar people similar to somali culture

[@myriamcolombe8237]

L'Afrique n'est pas musulmane La majorité sont chrétiens ou juifs

[@dr.shivajikamble490]

Very Very Very Very hardworkers !!! Many...Many salutes to them !!! Very very nice presentation Sir!!!

[@alidadda1213]

I'm from this nation/ afar in east Africa Ethiopia. we have many beaurifull cultures till not been announced to the world. if you get a chance to visit Ethiopia I recommend the wedding ceremony of afar people. you will get them with fantastic hospitality.

[@mikeylorene]

Would love to see that and all that you mentioned.

[@AhJodie]

So fabulous! Anyone could learn and be independent if it were legal. So much freedom it seems. I think these are beautiful an the people too! I have never heard of the Afar people, thank you for making this and sharing!❤

[@giuseppeferreri5368]

I admire these people they my ERO God bless them I'm il love with them umbelilevebly the way they live

[@lidiastepkowska7129]

Aż osiołek uśmiał się z tej budowli. Dziura na dziurze.

[@suecrazylady2000]

TOTALLY IN AWE OF PEOPLE LIKE THIS, AMAZING!

[@alkodim4690]

🇸🇦❤️❤️🇪🇹 نتمنا لكم كل خير وان تكونو اغنياء نحن نحب الشعب الاثيوبي ورئيسة ابي احمد

[@اناالمسلمالحمدلله]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ahmednur9383]

This is Anfar people our cousins We love you from Somalia 🇸🇴

[@giuseppegumina5576]

Fantastic. People very Intelligent. I LOVE AFRICA ❤

[@Englishkin]

I had wondered about winds' effect on their houses. Their mats are reminiscent of Sahaptian and Salishan tule culture, their house frames are reminiscent of Algonquian longhouses and their use of rocks for anchoring their houses is reminiscent of perhaps Siouxan or other Plains peoples' historical use of the same for anchoring teepees. I haven't noticed but, I would imagine there to be a chimney (smoke hole) in the middle of the roof of each house. That would be largely identical to Algonquian architecture. "Great minds think alike".

[@nikkyshaikhani6563]

So much hard work is there..bt.then also they are vry happy bcoz they lived together ...n tht is actually main part of life..God bless them..thnx bro u show me the real life of human beings...

[@manumenon1635]

Lots of luv from Kerala, India

[@s9ka972]

😂ഇവിടെയുമോ

[@gailierunninglynx7310]

I could live here with all these beautiful peaceful people. But only for a few months. I'd sketch and paint them all day. I'd love to help them build their mat huts and get to know them all. ~❤~ 😊

[@kimmieskuisinehomesteading1575]

It’s amazing how they survive in such harsh environment

[@justonmasebo2528]

Only God knows

[@Desi-qw9fc]

The lady’s string twisting technique at 2:30 is so efficient and clever. I’ve done it by twisting the strands between my fingers and it hurts after not too long. This definitely seems like something that’s doable for hours.

[@mahendrasinhchauhan2070]

Very tuf life,,, but they're enjoyed this,,, like Indian kachchhi gadriya,,, maldhari. Salute this community respected love from India.

[@sandypoland9141]

I so admire these resilient people,I’m mainly seeing women.

[@vincentho3964]

Probably the men are herders ? They have to travel far, under harsh conditions for their herds to feed ?

[@ellenketut3077]

Thank you for sharing. Absolutely fascinating!

[@CosmicArts93158]

Oh my god..too much hard life..these peoples are passing their life not living properly..stay blessed

[@zarbakhtirshad2156]

O my god,very very difficult life,peapoles are so nice and hardworking

[@AbuuhasanAbuuhasan]

I am from somalia and I remembered my country the way they are. we are same colture

[@mattvaandering]

The structures blend so beautifully into the landscape. The population seems remarkably dense considering the scarce resources

[@anthonysolomon9492]

They're nomads that's just a temporary shelter....they travel throughout the region because they have large numbers of cattle goat and Camel mostly... They live in the desert and move from place to place for thousands of years.

[@effapisa4873]

Amazing, I can't live here... May God bless these peoples.

[@crystalrinehart4538]

I found this to be so interesting but I dont think I could live like this. Bless them!

[@abuomar4929]

May be they happier than you are

[@daahirabdi1862]

@@abuomar4929 am sure they more happier than her.

[@sachinrv1]

Either adopt or adapt. These people are so adaptive and resourceful. Excellent.

[@ayeu520]

Bless them 🙏🏼 The way they all work together and help one another.

[@twilightgardenspresentatio6384]

That’s humanity fir ya

[@lindabest4624]

My sentiments also. I love their simplicity: babies on their back; one sleeping. I once met a cab driver from Ethiopia. He repeated "They're poor, they're poor," I said:"money's not everything. They've got what we (in the U.S) don't have. working together without fighting. ...and I bet there is love....I gave him the biggest tip I could. He said : This is too much" I said "Give it to Ethiopia."

[@abdulhussainmendhrom.ajour7287]

Great work by Ethopian women.

[@wernerheuser634]

absolute amazing,the humans as a part of the nature ,even the hills look like the tents,no wounds no garbage,respect,man are we sick and degenarated

[@latiafavi2687]

I love my african ancestors.

[@musefahmed6383]

Oh greater Allah save this people those are very poor and Hungary.i love them from my heart!F.M.Miah Bangladeshi from USA💖💖💖💖

[@periyathambisampath]

Great culture, great people, the women force is stronger and brilliant

[@hellotheir7479]

Thanks for making this video 😊🌹

[@victorpham4467]

Thank you so much for the valuable documentary.

[@khokanadokli3122]

Simple life no covid 19 or covid 20 or covid 30 ..... + no headache with media and fake news .hard working people i knew but happy ,allah bless them all

[@india1422]

And dead from developing a tooth abscess or other such thing which is minor in the west and often fatal in developing nations

[@michaelcee8348]

@@india1422 our wonderful medical establishment in the "west" kills more than 250,000 people every year

[@MarkizDeCarabas]

@@michaelcee8348 Oh c'mon. Would you rather live in poor Africa country with no medical treatment? And be honest! Would you rather die due to broken leg or tooth abscess? Be grateful for what you have.

[@michaelcee8348]

@@MarkizDeCarabas yes marki. i'll be honest. i'd rather live somewhere where the "doctors" do not KILL that is kill. i won't use the term murder. ( however, i would like it explained to me why those 250,000 deaths were not murder). so to be clear, if the "doctors" in that medically bereft continent were not murders, then i would obviously take the sane choice. africa. also. i am impressed by medical SCIENCE, but not by "doctors" interpreting the real science (scientific method) with their own prejudices. i'd rather interpret the science myself and be able to choose whomever i want to advise or "treat" me. this country has a tyrannical medical establishment. meaning there is not free choice for either the "doctors" or the so called patient. so to a large extent i AM NOT grateful for what i have. this tyranny most recently has given us the plandemic or scamdemic. NO. i'd be grateful if there was "medical" freedom in the ole usa. but there is NOT.

[@michaelcee8348]

@@MarkizDeCarabas yes i honestly would rather live in african country. it would be the sane and scientific choice

[@pushpinderchhatwal7602]

Beautiful workmanship...by women!

[@AnsariAli-ux1fu]

MashaAllah, The Africans Woman is Verry Strong, She is Work is Verry hard. Allah Bless all Brothers and Sisters, Thanks for Video, i am Indian, i live in Kuwait,

[@ramasubramanian7558]

Wow wonderful vedeo Very beatiful peoples excellent works

[@carolineorner]

Another fascinating but most importantly, educational video. I once visited a Massii village in Kenya, the experience is still in my heart. People that live with the earth have a very special high resonance of energy. They are at one with nature. ❤️🙏

[@gayeinggs5179]

They also die young so do the children

[@mohamedhussein4124]

What’s nature my people live the Allah commands not hoax nature theories.

[@marisollopez5101]

I would love to live with these people. They have a rich culture and a unique way of life. Their traditions and beliefs should be considered.

[@hansnathchauhan3408]

Thanks sharing this video

[@Jordan_313]

Greetings from Tajikistan ! Thanks for this amazin vidio . I want to say mean ; " Human beings are members of each other "

[@dorodense]

Very robust and skillful women. Such tough life but carefree, I guess.

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

terrific videography!🦌💌❤️🇨🇦

[@NomadArchitecture]

Thank you!

[@PhilEvansOnline]

The idea of a nomadic lifestyle is much more attractive than the reality here shown in this video. Thanks for sharing.

[@elizabethfraser3270]

Wonderful craft skilled people and I admire their endurance in such harsh conditions

[@designabeej]

I couldn’t live there, but they are amazing 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@jamesa.rodriguez8598]

Glory to God the Father, provider of all things. Amen

[@chakradharareddy6985]

Wonderful and highly skillful work.

[@cherylmontcrief7600]

Interesting. Great skills and patience.

[@johngray8249]

A very hardy people who've learned through generations how to survive in this harsh climate. I notice it's the women who do most of or all the work, even when carrying children on their back. The lazy men seem to do nothing, as the subtitles say, one man helped a little because of the filming. Very enlightening video, many thanks.👍👍👍👍👍

[@stephaniecollins-jones4734]

Lazy men lmao they do the dangerous work if these people were in grave danger I can guarantee you these women aren’t gonna step up

[@mamokilo]

the men are the livestock herders

[@gregletbetter239]

Even though the climate may be extreme at times, I would love to experience life there, these may be "My People" and I would feel right at home with or without these so called "Luxuries of Life"!!!

[@garnyl]

the family is from Afar the Horn of Africa and the fact that you commented “these people are poor” at least they don’t feel stressed from taxes and laws. But I do find it fascinating that I can learn more of this part of my country 🇪🇹 where my parents come from

[@NomadArchitecture]

Poverty is, I think, mostly relative but sometimes it is absolute. Here I travelled as a guest of a NGO dealing with issues of poverty and indeed saw malnourishment and heard of high infant mortality. Compared with the tribes of southern Ethiopia, people here did not look so well fed, and there were tensions I felt with the central government extracting what they felt to be 'their' salt and taking the profit. Note this was 2 years ago and things may have changed.

[@njeriwachiraa]

​@@NomadArchitecture Is there a reason this tribes suffer from malnutrition while owning large herds of livestock? I'm Kenyan myself and have always wondered about that with the pastoralist tribes in our country too.

[@imutimwiti7606]

@@njeriwachiraa ,nomads keeps livestock for pride. The larger the number of animals you have means more respect from your community. Afadhali wafe njaa ama wasisome waishi na heshima ya kuwa na mifugo wengi.

[@imutimwiti7606]

@@NomadArchitecture ,your videos are amazing. Have been following you since the time you were in Mongolia.

[@njeriwachiraa]

@@imutimwiti7606 Jambo la kushangaza kweli. But to each his own.