Honour the traditional art of bead-making with this artisanal bag, discovered in Sierra Leone. Made from resin beads with a cotton lining, it’s tactile and designed to be used. Each bag is handmade, so subtle variations are part of it’s character.
Use it to hold essentials - cards, keys and loose change. A small everyday companion - useful, tactile and brings a little texture to your daily rhythm.
Honour the traditional art of bead-making with this artisanal bag, discovered in Sierra Leone. Made from resin beads with a cotton lining, it’s tactile and designed to be used. Each bag is handmade, so subtle variations are part of it’s character.
Use it to hold essentials - cards, keys and loose change. A small everyday companion - useful, tactile and brings a little texture to your daily rhythm.
Details
made from resin beads and cotton lining
h:12cm x w:13cm (top) and w:27cm (bottom)
made in Sierra Leone, West Africa
Beads have a rich history all across Africa and were once used as currency. Colour and shape carry meaning that differs from community to community - a kind of visual language. Each bead and pattern can be read differently, depending on the maker and the wearer.
