Pink Is Sweet Cotton kente tote handbag Janeth Quintanilla Nicaragua Carpenters design original kitchen

Nicaragua Carpenters design original kitchen utensils with a twist - literally

Orbs of apple green jade fall beneath dark green cylindrical beads in a ravishing pair of dangle earrings from Guatemala

Thai artisan Achara presents this dramatic design with a finish that simply glistens

The skilled artisan hand-weaves the scarf of cotton

They present the blank cards and envelopes in a set of four

Pink Is Sweet Cotton kente tote handbag Janeth Quintanilla Nicaragua Carpenters design original kitchenAlex 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,