Pink Is Sweet Cotton kente tote handbag _artisan--novica-artisan-13819 with his workshop being the

with his workshop being the first in the Tonalá area to do so

Guatemalan artisan Eladio Chiroy uses a traditional foot pedal loom to weave local cotton into vibrant table linens

Juana Ponce paints the motifs by hand with colorful glazes

six leaves dangle from these modern earrings

Featuring flowers blossoming in vibrant colors

Pink Is Sweet Cotton kente tote handbag _artisan--novica-artisan-13819 with his workshop being theAlex 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,