





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 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
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Reviews by Customers
Verified Reviewer
04/24/2018
"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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Verified Reviewer
11/02/2020
"Good workmanship."





Well made. Quite different from picture.
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Verified Reviewer
05/16/2020
"Good addition to my accessories."





Very well made. Lovely color.
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Beach at Dawn, Blue Recycled Paper Dangle Earrings from Ghana
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Verified Reviewer
09/28/2019
"Beautiful workwomanship!"





Ordered these (orange) earrings because I was so pleased with blue earrings of the same style that Id purchased before. The paper that was used for the orange earrings has quite a bit of white on it and I wish they had been more orange. Workwomanship is excellent!
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Orange Glory, Orange Recycled Paper Dangle Earrings from Ghana
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Verified Reviewer
09/22/2019
"Dangle earrings"





Very lovely
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Heartfelt Laughter, Orange Paper Recycled Earrings
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Verified Reviewer
09/06/2019
"earrings"





these are so unique. i am petite so that they are a little long for my neck area. however, i am wearing them anyway!
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Your Purchase Makes a Difference!
Akwele is currently supporting the education of her own child and three others, from primary school all the way to the university level.
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.
The Women's Empowerment badge is awarded to female artisans or artisan groups that are led by women.
Akwele has one child that she cares for.
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Akwele Suma Recycled paper and fashion jewelry, and original paintings
"One can never finish discovering what nature has to offer, so from a place of the spirit and with joy, gratitude, and delight I am going deeper with my work in order to share with the world."