Big Bold Ankh Rings

So it is the return of the ankh and I wanted to do it up big with large wired wrapped and brass ankh rings. The wire wrapped rings feature a 2 inch long brass, gun metal, are copper ankh pendant wrapped in brass, copper, and gun metal over copper wire. The brass ring has a 2 1/2 inch long solid brass ankh on a solid brass adjustable band wrapped in brass over copper wire with or without natural stones and elements.span style="font-size: 18">ww...

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Mothaland Africa Earrings Available

Many people have asked for these from time to time and recently a customer commissioned me to make them for her. I decided to include them in my collection and this is what I came up with. Earrings are 3-4 inches and are made from genuine leather. In the near future they will also be offered in wood along with rings and necklaces to match.span style="font-size: 18">www.afriquelachic.etsy.comwww.afriquelachic....

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The Funky Eclectic Give Away with Afriquelachic

******************************************************Winner of the give away is:Laraia our 12th entryCongrats:)******************************************************No purchase is necessary to win.To enter simply visit Afriquelachic and have a look around. Then come back to the blog and leave a comment about your favorite product or piece from my collection. Your comment is your entry. Only one comment per person, duplicate entries will be deleted....

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Funky Eclectic Ear to Nose Rings

I had been looking in one of my many African photography books when I thought of making this creation. I wanted something a little more dramatic than the regular nose ring so I decided to attach it to an earring. Most of my ear to nose rings have earring dangles from about 3-4 inches but I also make them as long as 8-9 inches. This piece is for someone looking for a tribal but chic look.www.afriquelachic.etsy.comwww.afriquelachic....

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Funky Eclectic Earlaces

Earlaces are a cool blend of earrings and necklace combined and have a very eclectic look and feel. I used various metals from gold tone to gun metal along with West African and Kemtic symbols for that added touch of uniqueness.Here are a few of my pieces....www.afriquelachic.etsy.comwww.afriquelachic....

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Litte Girls and Waist Beads

Little girls are adorned in waist beads very early in life to shape their waist. I love this picture.Purchase waist beads here www.afriquelachic.etsy....

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The History of Waist Beads

Bin Bin = waistbeads - Origin Senegal West AfricaJel-Jelli = waistbeads - Origin SenegalGiri-Giri = waistbeads - Origin NigeriaIleke idi - waistbeads - Origin NigeriaJigida = waistbeads - Origin NigeriaYomba = waistbeads - Origin NigeriaDjalay Djalay = waistbeads - Origin ChadWaistbeads are an age old African tradition and are worn for vast reasons and purposes to celebrate femininity, fertility, healing, spirituality, power, balancing, attracting...

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