Pink Is Sweet Cotton kente tote handbag Janeth Quintanilla Peruvian husband and wife team

Peruvian husband and wife team Raquel and Gregor design the shawl using a soft alpaca blend

Thai artisan Achara presents this dramatic design with a finish that simply glistens

The skilled artisan hand-weaves the scarf of cotton

Orbs of apple green jade fall beneath dark green cylindrical beads in a ravishing pair of dangle earrings from Guatemala

the ring features a design by local artisans

Pink Is Sweet Cotton kente tote handbag Janeth Quintanilla Peruvian husband and wife teamAlex 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,