NOVICA Artisan Wood and Recycled Plastic Beaded Stretch Bracelet Sese No Stone Ghana Eco Friendly [7.5 in L x 0.8 in W] ' Kindness'

Novica works together with talented artists, artisans, and designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake handmade treasures. Our mantra is to Spread Happiness, so rest assured - we’ll do everything we possibly can to ensure you’re a happy customer!About this item: Inspired by heartwarming acts of kindness, Catherine Offei Kwapong creates a boho-style stretch bracelet to adorn your wrist. The Ghanaian jewelry designer pairs sleek sese wood globes with ornate recycled plastic beads, making this accessory an environmentally friendly choice.About our Artist: 'My name is Catherine Offei Kwapong and I was born in Accra in 1965. I mastered hair styling, creating wedding dcor, floral decoration and weaving wreaths. When I attended parties, I'd see women dressed up in beautiful beaded necklaces and I wondered how to create jewelry myself. I was fortunate to meet a teacher who was skilled in crafting beaded jewelry. I started with the basics and my teacher realized how quickly I learned. It took me about five months to master this craft. Then I began teaching other people and this helped me improve. I specialize in modern African beaded jewelry, and use bamboo, dried calabash gourd, clay and other materials. I sometimes have helpers when I have to create many designs.'I hope to help needy and poor . My dream is to open a vocational school to teach beadwork and crafts to street and orphans. For a while, I lived with my sister in Tema and learned a lot from the orphans there. I was able to teach the older ones to weave. Its been a privilege to help these .'...

• An original Novica artisan handcrafted product
• Includes an official card certifying the item is authentic, artisan crafted and of exceptional quality
• Quality craftsmanship: Novica works with artisan Catherine Offei Kwapong to craft this item
• Unique & Thoughtful Gift: This beautifully crafted statement jewelry makes a memorable, meaningful gift for Valentine’s Day, Christmas, New Year, anniversaries, birthdays, and celebrations—or just for you and is elegantly packaged in a handmade jewelry pouch, ready to gift or preserve as a treasured and cherished keepsake.
• Care instructions & product details: Avoid contact with water | Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly | Promotes recycling and reduces waste