Pink Is Sweet Cotton kente tote handbag _artisan--novica-artisan-13775 A touch of baby alpaca

A touch of baby alpaca gives adds to the ruana's warmth and feel

Sinuous dragons with sterling scales are crowned with faceted garnets that total one carat

He works with local artisans to present this pair of dangle earrings

Total length: 45 in

Two rounded shapes are handcrafted from gleaming copper

Pink Is Sweet Cotton kente tote handbag _artisan--novica-artisan-13775 A touch of baby alpacaAlex 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,