designsbyokoe

17/08/2024

SUMMER TIME SELECTIONS 2024
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14/11/2023

Designs by Okoe is embarking on an exciting new chapter, extending its artisanal expertise beyond jewelry to offer a diverse range of handcrafted treasures. Specializing in unique creations made from authentic stones and materials sourced directly from Ghana, our expansion now encompasses clothing, crafts, and all-natural body care products.
Our journey into clothing fuses traditional Ghanaian aesthetics with modern design sensibilities, resulting in a collection that not only reflects the rich cultural heritage of Ghana but also offers a distinctive style statement. From vibrant prints to intricate detailing, each garment tells a story, celebrating the craftsmanship that is deeply rooted in our brand.
In the realm of crafts, Designs by Okoe continues to capture the essence of Ghanaian artistry, bringing forth a curated selection of handcrafted items that showcase the talent of local artisans. This includes intricate home decor, functional items, and unique gifts, each crafted with precision and passion.
Expanding into all-natural body care, we are dedicated to harnessing the power of Ghana's natural resources to create products that pamper and rejuvenate. From nourishing skincare to aromatic bath essentials, our body care line embraces the purity of nature, promoting holistic well-being.
As we venture into these new realms, Designs by Okoe remains committed to sustainability, fair trade practices, and preserving the authenticity of Ghanaian craftsmanship. We invite you to explore the beauty and uniqueness that define our expanded offerings, where each creation tells a tale of tradition, passion, and the vibrant spirit of Ghana.

29/09/2022

Authentic Ghanaian beads 🇬🇭🔥🔥🇬🇭

05/09/2022

Always Authentic 🇬🇭🇬🇭

19/08/2022

Powder glass beads are a type of necklace ornamentation. The earliest such beads were discovered during archaeological excavations at Mapungubwe in South Africa, and dated to between 970-1000 CE. Manufacturing of the powder glass beads is now concentrated in West Africa, particularly in the Ghana area. The origins of beadmaking in Ghana are unknown, but the great majority of powder glass beads produced today is made by Ashanti and Krobo craftsmen and women. Krobo bead making has been documented to date from as early as the 1920s but despite limited archaeological evidence, it is believed that Ghanaian powder glass bead making dates further back. Bead making in Ghana was first documented by John Barbot in 1746. Beads still play important roles in Krobo society, be it in rituals of birth, coming of age, marriage, or death.
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Powder glass beads are made from finely ground glass, the main source being broken and unusable bottles and a great variety of other scrap glasses. Special glasses such as old cobalt medicine bottles, cold cream jars, and many other types of glasses from plates, ashtrays, window panes - to name only a few - are occasionally bought new, just for the purpose. Pulverized or merely fragmented, and made into beads, these glasses yield particularly bright colours and shiny surfaces. Modern ceramic colourants, finely ground broken beads, or shards of different coloured glasses from various sources can be added to create a great variety of styles, designs and decorative patterns in many different colours. In addition, glass bead fragments of varying sizes, which have traditionally been used for the manufacture as well as for the decoration of specific types of beads, can now be found in interesting new combinations, and during the past few years, in particular, bead makers have taken this tradition yet another step forward by using entire, i.e. whole small beads for making their colorful bead creations.

14/08/2022

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07/08/2022

Travel ✈️ in style with hand made duffles and backpacks from Ghana. All bags are made using authentic made-in-Ghana 🇬🇭 fabric. High quality and made to last. Pre-order now. Limited quantity. DM for details.

02/08/2022

31/07/2022

Real Ghanaian jeweellery 🇬🇭🇬🇭

31/07/2022

Just in time for Back to School 💻 Protect your laptops in cultural style. These laptop bags are made from genuine, made-in-Ghana fabrics. The bags are sturdy and nicely padded. DM for pricing and to reserve yours. I have only a limited quantity.