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Alex Boakye
Kente handbags in West Africa
"I am motivated to create new designs whilst I sit quietly and listen to traditional African music."
"I was born in Bonwire, a village in the Ashanti Kingdom renowned for kente weaving and thus my father, who was a master weaver, taught me when I was a young boy. I was actually like my father's pet... read more
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Redhead at Heart 06/16/2016
Beautiful Workmanship
Barbara 06/23/2018
Daughter in laws present
6 items by Alex Boakye
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Ashanti Ocean
Kente Cotton Handle Handbag from Africa
Ashanti Ocean, Kente Cotton Handle Handbag from Africa
Alex Boakye
Alex Boakye transforms the millenary allure of kente cloth artistry into a fascinating handbag with rattan handles. Kente patterns in blue are woven by hand from a cotton and rayon blend. The lined... read more$109.99$98.99Artist: Alex Boakye
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Money Is Sweet
Hand Crafted Kente Cloth and Cotton Handle Handbag
Money Is Sweet, Hand Crafted Kente Cloth and Cotton Handle Handbag
Alex Boakye
The vibrant design of this cotton handbag by Alex Boakye celebrates Ghana's legendary kente tradition. Historically, kente was reserved for special occasions, festive and or sacred. Now kente artistry... read more$107.99$97.19Artist: Alex Boakye
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Neighborly Love
Cotton kente tote bag
Neighborly Love, Cotton kente tote bag
Alex Boakye
Ghana's Alex Boakye evokes vibrant elegance with the design of this tote. Sewn in black cotton, the patterns and colors are unique to kente artistry. Historically, kente was reserved for special... read more$107.99$97.19Artist: Alex Boakye
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Celestial Harmony
Cotton kente tote bag
Celestial Harmony, Cotton kente tote bag
Alex Boakye
The beauty of Ghana's early morning sky inspires the kente composition on this stunning bag by Alex Boakye. According to kente traditions, blue is associated with the sky and thus the abode of the... read more$99.99$89.99Artist: Alex Boakye
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Pink Is Sweet
Cotton kente tote handbag
Pink Is Sweet, Cotton kente tote handbag
Alex Boakye
Alex 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... read more$104.99$94.49Artist: Alex Boakye
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Ashanti Labyrinth
Cotton kente shoulder bag
Ashanti Labyrinth, Cotton kente shoulder bag
Alex Boakye
Bright colors in abstract geometry celebrate the wonderful art of kente. Ashanti weaver Alex Boakye selects violet, yellow and green for their striking contrast. Featuring black shoulder straps and... read more$107.99$91.79Artist: Alex Boakye
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Barbara
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06/23/2018
"Daughter in laws present"
This is a Christmas gift for my daughter in law, so we havent opened it yet. It arrived beautifully wrapped and I know will be lovely. Thank you.
Purchased Item:
Legacy, Cotton kente shoulder bag
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M
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08/06/2017
"Beautifully made"
This is a beautiful piece of craftsmanship and the perfect size and capacity for multiple uses.
Purchased Item:
Legacy, Cotton kente shoulder bag
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Redhead at Heart
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06/16/2016
"Beautiful Workmanship"
A terrific smaller bag. Great colors, great design and always gets compliments when I carry it.
Purchased Item:
Ashanti Prosperity, Cotton kente shoulder bag
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