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Relationship Status: Single

Religious Views: African spiritualist

Personal Interests: Jewelry design

Personal Site: http://www.afriquelachic.etsy.com

About Me: Akwaaba!

I am Afua Kumasi and I want to thank you for visiting my spot. I have been designing jewelry for about 30 years now and love it with a passion.

I am a bead addict and am always searching for unusual beads and bobbles to create the perfect piece. My mom ignited my jewelry designing passion by allowing me to help her design earrings at a very young age and taught me everything that I know---thanks mom. I am inspired by traditional African, ethnic, and archaic jewelry styles. Most of my pieces are one of a kind, very unique, purposely designed to start conversation, and always made from the heart.

I focus on both earth tones and bold vibrant colors. A lot of my pieces have spiritual meaning such as my pieces incorporating adinkra symbols, Kemetic symbols such as ankhs, African masks, fertility dolls, and cowrie shells. I am partial to using organic and natural materials from the earth. A broader list of the materials I use are: wood, bone, ivory, nuts, bamboo, ceramics, coconut shells, sea shells, cowrie shells, fossils, feathers, leather, pearls, amber, coral, turquoise, river rocks, semi precious stones, African trade beads, seed beads, glass, dichroic glass, crystals, lamp work, powder glass, buttons, acrylic, brass, bronze, copper, wire, and sterling silver.

I also enjoy writing poems, browsing flea markets for usual things to create with and traveling when I have the funds. I plan to visit Ghana in the next year to purchase beads and unusual things.

Peace and Bless

AfriqueLaChic

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At 7:50am on September 2, 2009, Nikki Thompkins said…: Visit Shades of Our Health

At 8:25am on August 20, 2009, April Alisa Marquette said…: Superb jewelry! It has all the warmth and beauty of the motherland.

At 6:57am on June 16, 2009, Sarah said…: hi Afua kumasi, do you know i'm from Ghana too? well nice to meet you here. i love your beads and can i order online?

At 6:36am on June 16, 2009, Sylvia Pittman said…: Hi Afua,
I love African art. In the form of art work,clothing,jewelry ect. I will keep in touch so I can order a few things. Excellent work keep it up!!!!
Peace & Love

At 8:06pm on June 14, 2009, Gimlac said…: Love, love, love AfriqueLaChic's Etsy store!

At 9:51am on March 27, 2009, Levi12 said…: I love your Jewelry, it's really beautiful.

At 8:50pm on February 21, 2009, Gemini said…: Hello Afua. I read your profile and realized we have something in common. Love of African culture, but more in particular jewelry. I am also a jewelry designer of one of a kind handmade pieces. I've been on a bit of a hiatus but hope to get back soon. Hopefully we can talk more as artist. Peace

At 8:44am on January 21, 2009, Enspire/Soiree365 said…: Love your Designs, I will be ordering soon and referring you to my friends!

At 7:49am on January 17, 2009, Lutonya M. Lang said…: No problem that is what it is all about at the end of the day anyway

Looking forward to talking to you about the information here on your page

Lutonya

At 5:25pm on January 16, 2009, Lutonya M. Lang said…: Looking forward to connecting with you and learning more about your vision

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