Pair of Black and Golden Glass Beaded Stretch Bracelets 'Medowiase' Item ID: 2676646492
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"Golden and black hues merge in the most sublime way, creating this pair of stretch bracelets from the glorious Ghanaian region. Tina Quaye uses recycled glass beads to craft this glamorous pair, whose elastic cords allow comfortable and tailored wear. As a discreet message, the pieces are named after the Akan word medowiase, meaning 'love of my life.'"
- 0.74 oz
- Each: 6.8 inches Inner Circ. x 0.1 inches W
- Recycled glass beads
- elastic nylon cord
- Hand-crafted item -- color
- size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Promotes recycling and reduces waste
Made in Ghana
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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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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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