Botswana: Hobbyist Turns Artisanship to Entrepreneurship

Serowe — For many, a hobby is simply a way to pass the time. But for Maria Bothman, a hobbyist’s leatherworking story became the icing on the cake of a remarkable journey, moving from humble beginnings to mastering a timeless craft. While the narrative of a hobbyist turning into an entrepreneur after experimenting with simple designs is common, many of the world’s most prominent brands began exactly this way.

What sets Bothman apart is her role as a creative artisan who seamlessly blends…