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Bright colors bring a festive feel to this original design as old magazines get a fresh start. By Akwele Suma, the earrings feature beads made from recycled paper. They dance on brass hooks.

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.

Working with recycled materials, Ghanaian artisan Akwele Suma makes a statement for ecological preservation. She chooses strips of poster and magazine paper in a multicolored array, forming them into a link chain for this bracelet. She names the bracelet Nkonson, meaning "chain" in Akan.

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.

Working with recycled materials, Ghanaian artisan Akwele Suma makes a statement for ecological preservation. She chooses strips of poster and magazine paper in tones of red, white, and orange, forming them into chain-like shapes that dangle from brass hooks. She names the earrings Nkonson, meaning "chain" in the Akan language.

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.

Chunky beads in bright colors have a secret — they are crafted from recycled magazines and newspapers. Mindful of the environment, Akwele Suma creates an original bracelet that stretches to slip over the wrist. "A little love makes the world a better place," the Ghanaian artist says.

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.