Honour the traditional art of bead-making with this artisanal bag, discovered in Sierra Leone. Made from resin beads, the bag was handstrung by a gentleman who was being trained to make a living using his hands, due to an hearing impairment. There are small imperfections making this a true, one-of-a-kind piece and adds to its unique character and charm. Use the purse to store everything from credit cards, to loose change and keys.
Honour the traditional art of bead-making with this artisanal bag, discovered in Sierra Leone. Made from resin beads, the bag was handstrung by a gentleman who was being trained to make a living using his hands, due to an hearing impairment. There are small imperfections making this a true, one-of-a-kind piece and adds to its unique character and charm. Use the purse to store everything from credit cards, to loose change and keys.
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 formerly used as currency. The meaning of the colours and different shapes of beads varies with every community and they can be thought of as visual dialects. Each bead, colour, and shape relays a different message depending on the giver/receiver.
