# Su Yao's Dazzling Counterattack Chapter 122
After leaving Varanasi, Su Yao's team received an invitation from a cultural organization in Africa. They were invited to a small tribal area in Kenya to explore the combination of traditional tribal art and modern fashion design. The team set off with excitement and anticipation, carrying samples of Banarasi - silk fabrics and new - type threads, hoping to bring new inspiration to African tribal art, and also to draw on the unique charm of African culture.
When they arrived at the tribal area, they were greeted by a warm - hearted chief. The chief, a tall and sturdy man with a scar on his face, wore a robe made of animal skins and a headdress of eagle feathers. He welcomed the team in Swahili, saying, "Our tribe has a long - standing art tradition, passed down from our ancestors. Each pattern, each color, tells the story of our tribe, the legend of the gods, and the harmony between man and nature."
The tribal art is mainly reflected in handicrafts, body painting, and architectural decoration. The women in the tribe are good at making various handicrafts with clay, wood, and animal bones. They carve complex patterns on pottery, which are mostly images of animals, plants, and totems. These patterns are not only for beauty but also carry the tribe's beliefs and prayers. The men are responsible for building houses, using branches, mud, and grass to build round huts. The walls of the huts are painted with colorful murals, depicting scenes of hunting, gathering, and festivals.
Su Yao's team was deeply attracted by these unique art forms. Fiona was particularly interested in the body - painting art of the tribe. The tribespeople used natural pigments made from plants and minerals to paint various patterns on their bodies. These patterns changed according to different occasions and identities, such as war patterns, festival patterns, and adult - ceremony patterns. Fiona decided to incorporate these body - painting elements into fashion design, using bright colors and unique patterns to create a series of clothing with African characteristics.
Lin, on the other hand, focused on the handicrafts of the tribe. He found that the production process of tribal handicrafts was very similar to some traditional handicraft techniques in China in terms of craftsmanship. He hoped to combine the delicate silk - weaving techniques of Banarasi with the rough and bold style of African handicrafts. He took out the Banarasi silk fabric and showed it to the tribespeople, explaining the origin and production process of the silk. The tribespeople were amazed at the softness and luster of the silk, and some of the young people even touched the silk with their hands, looking full of curiosity.
However, just as the cooperation was about to start, the tribal area was hit by a severe drought. The rivers dried up, the grass withered, and the livestock died in large numbers. The tribespeople were in a state of panic, and their original enthusiasm for cooperation also faded. The chief said worriedly, "This is a punishment from the gods. Our tribe is facing a crisis, and we have no time or energy to engage in these so - called art cooperations."
Su Yao knew that she had to do something to help the tribe out of the predicament. She and the team members discussed and decided to use their own resources to help the tribe find water sources. They used drones to survey the surrounding area and found a dry riverbed in the distance. According to the geological data, there might be underground water sources. The team hired local workers and used professional drilling equipment to dig wells. After several days of hard work, a gurgling spring finally gushed out of the well. The tribespeople cheered and danced around the well, thanking the team with a warm - hearted smile.
With the problem of water solved, the cooperation between the team and the tribe resumed. Lin and the tribal craftsmen worked together to weave silk onto wooden handicrafts, creating a new type of handicraft with a unique style. Fiona designed a series of clothing with tribal body - painting patterns, using the seaweed - metal threads to outline the patterns, making the clothes look more three - dimensional and shiny.
After months of hard work, a grand African - style art exhibition was held in a local city. The exhibits included new - type handicrafts, fashionable clothing, and mural works. The unique combination of African traditional culture and modern design attracted the attention of many art lovers and fashion designers. The chief led the tribespeople to the exhibition. Looking at their works on display, their eyes were filled with pride and joy.
Su Yao stood in the exhibition hall, listening to the praise of the audience, and felt a sense of accomplishment. She knew that this was another successful attempt, a collision and integration of different cultures. At this time, her phone rang. It was a message from Emine in Istanbul, saying that the new products were selling well, and looking forward to the next cooperation. Su Yao replied with a smile, "Africa is a land full of magic, and we have harvested a lot. Let's look forward to the next wonderful journey."
Outside the exhibition hall, the African sun was shining brightly, and the future was full of hope. Su Yao and her team were ready to embark on the next journey of exploring traditional crafts, continuing to write their legend of counter - attack.