As a young girl, Esther Nikwambi Mahlangu worked with her mother and grandmother beading and painting in what is a way of life for the Ndebele people. Their homes, inside and out, as well as their clothing and accessories, are brightly decorated in traditional colors and patterns that are distinctively Ndebele.  Mama Esther is a master artist who has trained future artisans from 22 communities in these vibrant cultural traditions at her Ndebele Art School in her village.