Aketekete is a newly started design brand based in Ghana known for their signature handmade baskets, bags and jewelry. They work closely with local artisan communities in the design and production process, only using natural fibers for their bags & baskets and recycled & locally sourced beads for the jewelry.
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Mini Ada Earrings
Regular price 40.00 EUR
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These earrings are handmade by the Ghanaian jewelry design brand Aketekete founded by Michael Nana Beyin Gyan and Maria Bernat Astorga in Elmina.
Maria and Micheal state about their brand: "Aketekete is the name of a traditional festival from Elmina in which rituals are performed to connect with ancestors and celebrate their roots. It is an ode to the past and to never being forgotten. A connection to nature and its forms. To celebrate culture, origins and stories otherwise lost. We value collaborating and connecting with creatives to design modern objects with age-old techniques by supporting artisan communities to make them."
Colours: Light blue, orange
Material:
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Glass Recycled Beads crafted in Ghana
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24K Gold plated brass hoop
Dimensions:
35mm hoop
Mini Ada Earrings Rosé
Regular price 40.00 EUR
Tax included.
Shipping calculated at checkout.
In stock.
These earrings are handmade by the Ghanaian jewelry design brand Aketekete founded by Michael Nana Beyin Gyan and Maria Bernat Astorga in Elmina.
Maria and Micheal state about their brand: "Aketekete is the name of a traditional festival from Elmina in which rituals are performed to connect with ancestors and celebrate their roots. It is an ode to the past and to never being forgotten. A connection to nature and its forms. To celebrate culture, origins and stories otherwise lost. We value collaborating and connecting with creatives to design modern objects with age-old techniques by supporting artisan communities to make them."
Colours: Rosé and white blue striped pearls
Material:
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Glass Recycled Beads crafted in Ghana
-
24K Gold plated brass hoop
Dimensions:
35mm hoop
Ada Earrings
Regular price 60.00 EUR
Tax included.
Shipping calculated at checkout.
In stock.
These earrings are handmade by the Ghanaian jewelry design brand Aketekete founded by Michael Nana Beyin Gyan and Maria Bernat Astorga in Elmina.
Maria and Micheal state about their brand: "Aketekete is the name of a traditional festival from Elmina in which rituals are performed to connect with ancestors and celebrate their roots. It is an ode to the past and to never being forgotten. A connection to nature and its forms. To celebrate culture, origins and stories otherwise lost. We value collaborating and connecting with creatives to design modern objects with age-old techniques by supporting artisan communities to make them."
Colours: Light blue, orange, yellow, green, rosé and dark blue
Material:
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Glass Recycled Beads crafted in Ghana
-
24K Gold plated brass hoop
Dimensions: 35mm diameter
