jeweled choker

Akwele Suma creates jewelry with an eye toward ecology. Crafted by hand, this original design suspends little boats from strands of terracotta. The handcrafted earrings feature recycled paper and disks cut from plastic bottles.

The artist uses the paper at hand so paper colors will vary, making each design a unique example of handcrafted art. These beads receive a protective coat of clear nail polish.

Akwele Suma creates jewelry with an eye toward ecology. Crafted by hand, this original design centers a long strand of bauxite with three beads made from recycled paper. The handcrafted necklace features terracotta accents.

The artist uses the paper at hand so paper colors will vary, making each design a unique example of handcrafted art. These beads receive a protective coat of clear nail polish.

Akwele Suma designs earrings of maritime charm in a festive yellow hue. She recycles paper by folding it into boats with terracotta masts and recycled plastic bead anchors. These Ghanaian handcrafted earrings exude playful naivete and an eco-conscious mindset.

The artist uses the paper at hand so paper colors will vary, making each design a unique example of handcrafted art. These beads receive a protective coat of clear nail polish.

Akwele Suma designs earrings of maritime charm in a festive purple hue. She recycles paper by folding it into boats with bauxite masts and recycled glass bead anchors. These Ghanaian handcrafted earrings exude playful naivete and an eco-conscious mindset.

The artist uses the paper at hand so paper colors will vary, making each design a unique example of handcrafted art. These beads receive a protective coat of clear nail polish.