Handcrafted Sese Wood Beaded Stretch Bracelet from Ghana 'My Forest Friend' Item ID: 2671804090

Name: Handcrafted Sese Wood Beaded Stretch Bracelet from Ghana 'My Forest Friend'
Brand: Tina Quaye
SKU: 2671804090
Price: 29.99 USD
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"Crafted from forest elements, Tina Quaye's newest bracelet honors the beauty of Earth's natural spaces. The Ghanaian artisan works with sese wood beads to create this gorgeous accessory, boasting the elegance of a natural grain color and pattern."

Item detail

0.31 lb
Bracelet: 1.6 inches L x 0.4 inches W,Total width: 10 mm W
0.28 oz
Bracelet: 1.6 inches L x 0.4 inches W
Total width: 10 mm W
Sese wood beads
nylon cord
Hand-crafted item -- color
size and/or motif may vary slightly
Wood grain and color can vary slightly

Made in Ghana

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Tina Quaye

Still, her desire to teach underprivileged children grew ever more. Tina identified with them for she too suffered many hardships as a child. "I realized the need to help underprivileged children, so I started a program called 'Children In Need.' In 1996, I decided to help them by teaching them our traditional bead making crafts. In fact it was easier for me because I enjoy putting colors together in the same way that spraying deals mainly with mixing colors."

Tina believes art is life. She combines traditional African beads with copper tubes and glass beads. Her jewelry designs are influenced by Ghana's varied cultural and artistic traditions, of which she has become an expert. Tina feels blessed with her talent, and feels it is her responsibility to teach her craft to others.

Making beads has become a part of Tina's life. When she is not at home working, she teaches at The Children In Need School. She has finally achieved her dream – to teach children in need.

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Tina Quaye

Tina Quaye African beaded jewelry

A descendant of the Ga Mashie royal family, Tina Naa Larmley Quaye was born on June 28, 1970. Unfortunately, when she was just three weeks old her father died. Her life-long desire was to become a teacher, working especially with street children, however her age and financial status worked against her. She taught some reading classes while she trained in auto spraying. Tina worked at a textiles company during the weekdays and, during the weekends, she made beaded jewelry for personal customers and to sell at street markets.

Still, her desire to teach underprivileged children grew ever more. Tina identified with them for she too suffered many hardships as a child. "I realized the need to help underprivileged children, so I started a program called 'Children In Need.' In 1996, I decided to help them by teaching them our traditional bead making crafts. In fact it was easier for me because I enjoy putting colors together in the same way that spraying deals mainly with mixing colors."

Tina believes art is life. She combines traditional African beads with copper tubes and glass beads. Her jewelry designs are influenced by Ghana's varied cultural and artistic traditions, of which she has become an expert. Tina feels blessed with her talent, and feels it is her responsibility to teach her craft to others.

Making beads has become a part of Tina's life. When she is not at home working, she teaches at The Children In Need School. She has finally achieved her dream – to teach children in need.

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Tina Quaye has received 3 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $200 and the most recent for $200. Proceeds were used to invest in the purchase of larger quantities of stone, silver, wood and bone beads.