Pink Is Sweet Cotton kente tote handbag _artisan--novica-artisan-13775 A marvelous illusion featuring amethyst

A marvelous illusion featuring amethyst buds with peridot leaves

Sinuous dragons with sterling scales are crowned with faceted garnets that total one carat

Two rounded shapes are handcrafted from gleaming copper

Evelyne Moraa

Pink Is Sweet Cotton kente tote handbag _artisan--novica-artisan-13775 A marvelous illusion featuring amethystAlex Boakye transforms the legendary allure of kente textiles into an original handbag. Historically, kente was reserved for special occasions, festive and or sacred. Now kente artistry stands as a symbol of prestige, cheerfulness and glamour. Woven with a cotton and rayon blend, the kente motifs on this tote are underscored by bright pink, which is symbolic of the female essence of life. According to Akan beliefs, pink is associated with tenderness,