stackable jewelry

Dressed in a white sari and silver jewelry, a woman carries a stack of hay under the sun's unrelenting rays. Her portrait appears as if on a postcard whose message is featured on the back cover. From Asha Prabha, the imagery is replicated through screen printing techniques with an antiqued illusion. The 48-page journal is crafted with handmade paper and trimmed with olive green cotton, including the ribbon.

Designed Akwele Suma, these Ghanaian dangle earrings make for an eco-friendly accessory wherever they go. She weaves recycled paper into two stacks below beads of sese wood and recycled plastic that swing below brass hooks. The earrings are named Pampam, a Ga word that translates to "store on a head."

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.