Pink Is Sweet Cotton kente tote handbag _important-info--face-coverings-tag-boilerplate Silk thread & hypoallergenic wires

Silk thread & hypoallergenic wires

Rubies encircle a luminous moonstone creating a mystical pendant

Artisan Guena in Brazil creates beautiful gemstone sculptures like this clear quartz heart

Akha designer Thikaporn selects coiled glyphs and red

In the center of each earring are gemstones of citrine

Pink Is Sweet Cotton kente tote handbag _important-info--face-coverings-tag-boilerplate Silk thread & hypoallergenic wiresAlex Boakye transforms the legendary allure of kente textiles into an original handbag. Historically, kente was reserved for special occasions, festive and or sacred. Now kente artistry stands as a symbol of prestige, cheerfulness and glamour. Woven with a cotton and rayon blend, the kente motifs on this tote are underscored by bright pink, which is symbolic of the female essence of life. According to Akan beliefs, pink is associated with tenderness,