THE ƐHANN COLLECTION

ɛhann is a word in akan used to express light: to shine light upon, to illuminate.

‘when in the darkness, ɛhann will let you see’

Aketekete explore this word as we ‘ɛhann’ Ghanaian craft and shine light upon the ancestral techniques of bead making.

Inspired by daily life in Ghana, our new collection pays tribute to the exquisite recycled glass beads that have been used in trading for centuries.

Handcrafted and handpainted, these beads are put together to showcase the uniqueness of textures, shapes and colours. Details of gold plated brass infuse a higher value into the product and accentuate the unique irregularities of each glass bead.

Photographer : Maria Bernat Astorga | Model : Maame Efua | Stylist : Michael Nana Gyan & Maria Bernat Astorga

*All second-hand clothes sourced from Kantomanto, Accra.

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