recycled artists

Strands of cobalt are twisted together with honey-colored beads to create this fashionable torsade necklace. Artisan Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng of Ghana handcrafts the necklace using recycled glass beads.

Meaning “goodwill” in the Ga language, omanye is the name Ghanaian artisan Tina Quaye chose for this beaded necklace that is not just eye-catching but also environmentally friendly. Fashioned from recycled glass beads, recycled plastic beads and sese wood beads, the fabulous necklace finished with a brass clasp closure becomes the perfect eco-conscious accessory to infuse your look with color and vibrancy.

Discover the allure of Ghanaian artisan Tina Quaye's jewelry, where style meets sustainability effortlessly. Meticulously crafted by hand, this enthralling strand necklace combines recycled glass and plastic beads with exquisite agate and coconut shell accents. Finished with a brass clasp closure, this chic creation adds a touch of glamor and eco-conscious sophistication to your attire.

Inspired by the ideologies of people like Albert Einstein and Martin Luther King, Jr., Ghanaian artisan Akwele Suma hand-crafts a lovely beaded pendant necklace recreating nature, animals and humans living together in harmony as a symbol of justice and peace. A collection of lovely charms depicting people, trees, fish, elephants, birds, houses, the globe and a pendant of the scales of justice are handmade from recycled cardboard, detailed with ink, knotted onto a silk cord and topped with sese wood beads.

The vibrant beauty of bauxite stones adds a unique charm to Ghanaian artisan Tina Quaye's newest design. Made for a bold and dapper fashion statement, this beaded necklace is also accented with recycled glass and plastic beads in a palette of black and ivory hues, sending a message of care for the environment while also creating a glamorous aura. In addition, the piece—titled Kronkron meaning "holy" in the Ga language—features a brass clasp.