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African Recycled Paper Dangle Earrings, "Berries"

Featuring a palette of multiple hues, these earrings are a unique creation by Akwele Suma. "They remind me of berries," the Ghanaian... more

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Featuring a palette of multiple hues, these earrings are a unique creation by Akwele Suma. "They remind me of berries," the Ghanaian designer confides. She crafts the earrings by hand, cutting paper from different printed sources and securing the discs with red silk threads to form a spindle shape. Featuring sese wood beads, the earrings hang from brass wires.

The artist uses the paper at hand so paper colors will vary, making each design a unique example of handcrafted art. These beads receive a protective coat of clear nail polish.

  • 6 grams
  • 0.21 oz
  • 4.5 cm L x 2.5 cm W
  • 1.8" L x 1" W

  • Recycled paper, sese wood, silk threads and brass findings
  • Promotes recycling and reduces waste
  • Recycled materials may vary slightly in color and/or pattern
  • Hook earrings
  • Avoid contact with water
  • Made in Ghana
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
  • Product ID: 196933
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Akwele Suma
Akwele Suma

West Africa

Recycled paper and fashion jewelry, and original paintings

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Judy

From OH

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Apr 24, 2018

Wonderful earrings - beautifully made”

Thank you for these delicious earrings. I make my own paper bead jewelry, too. These earrings look so nice with one of my own necklaces. I know the work that goes into making these beads, so I do like to support the artisans who make them. I have had these several years, so there may be a review somewhere already. Pardon the duplication. Many of my reviews got lost.

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Berries, African Recycled Paper Dangle Earrings

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Nancy

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Apr 13, 2023

Absolutely excellent”

The workmanship is the best, I cannot even see how its done. Thank you for using your talent.

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Beach at Dawn, Blue Recycled Paper Dangle Earrings from Ghana

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Donna

From New Jersey, USA

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Mar 17, 2023

Fun, fun, FUN!”

These jazzy earrings are just plain FUN! Perfect for jeans and a sweatshirt.

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Heartfelt Laughter, Orange Paper Recycled Earrings

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Deb

From Michigan

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Mar 14, 2023

Fun, beachy earrings!”

Im enjoying these fun, beachy earrings which are not like anything youd find at the store! Amazing that these are made from paper. Very happy with them!

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Beach at Dawn, Blue Recycled Paper Dangle Earrings from Ghana

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Terri

From Boca Raton, Florida

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Oct 08, 2022

A precious piece of jewelry”

I just received this necklace and the care and craftsmanship it took to make it is very evident. Thank you for this precious necklace.

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  • Any time wear

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Sarah Battaglia

From Scottsdale, AZ

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Dec 11, 2021

Lovely!”

Beautiful work.

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  • This was a gift for: Mother
  • Occasion: birthday

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Enabling Education

Enabling Education

Akwele is currently supporting the education of her own child and three others, from primary school all the way to the university level.

Microcredit Financing

Microcredit Financing

Akwele Suma has received 5 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $200 and the most recent for $300. Proceeds were used to invest in the purchase of raw materials such as paper, glue, hooks, and clasps; and also to employ additional workers to assist her in production.

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Akwele has one child that she cares for.

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