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    Lost-Wax Brass Casting in Ghana: How our Jewellery Collection was crafted

    Xenia von Poser•06 Nov, 2026

    Discover our Lost Wax Collection: handcrafted necklaces from Ghana, made from recycled brass using an ancient casting technique. Each piece celebrates the heritage of Akan craftsmanship and the artistry of...

  • How to Hang Wall Baskets | Placement and Styling Guide

    How to Hang Wall Baskets | Placement and Styling Guide

    Xenia von Poser•29 Oct, 2026

    Natural, versatile and full of character, traditional African plate baskets bring an effortless elegance to any wall. Whether arranged in a harmonious trio or a bold constellation of contrasting patterns,...

  • Meet the art basketry makers of Bolgatanga, Ghana

    Meet the art basketry makers of Bolgatanga, Ghana

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    In Bolgatanga, basket weaving is an ancestral craft passed down through families, mostly by women. Today, cooperatives and strong international demand give weavers financial independence. Meet master weaver Mary Anaba,...

  • The magical making of West African glass beads

    The magical making of West African glass beads

    Xenia von Poser•19 Sep, 2026

    The story behind West African recycled glass beads – how old bottles become the vibrant beads in Ghanaian jewellery traditions.

  • Co-creating jewellery with Maasai and Samburu women in Kenya

    Co-creating jewellery with Maasai and Samburu women in Kenya

    Xenia von Poser•19 Sep, 2026

    How we co-created the Unity Collection with Beadworks Kenya – fair-trade beaded jewellery made by Maasai and Samburu artisans.

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