the aya collection

 
inspired by the Adinkra symbol of resilience, the Aya Collection celebrates the beauty of perseverance.
Each piece is hand-knotted on silk with ethically sourced gemstones and made with acute attention to detail, longevity, and versatility. 
nkrabea necklace
orange silk, rice pearls, keyhole limpet shell.

gold fill 6mm clasp, 22in.

Nkrabea means 'destiny’ in Twi: unfolding and imperfect. Textured coin pearls for organic lustre.  A real limpet shell gathered from the shore anchors this piece with reverence for the sea. Each pearl is hand-knotted on naturally dyed orange silk. 

owia aya necklace
orange silk, gradient faceted citrine, freshwater pearl. 

gold fill 6mm clasp, 15in. 

Named for Owia, this high-grade citrine shimmers in a natural gradient of golden hues, revealing clarity and depth. Each gem catches and releases dawn-like light. Accented with a single radiant, organic pearl and gold-filled details. 


obaantanpa heirloom


tan silk, hessonite, myrrh, green garnet, brown pearl, ruby, turquoise, amber, golden onyx, apatite. 

gold fill 6mm clasp, 34in. 

Obaatanpa heirloom strand honors the steady endurance of the nurturer. Wear it like a poem: the glow of amber, the grounding of garnet, the pulse of ruby, of turquoise. Scented with natural myrrh beads, it carries a ritual of protection and calm: an adornment that looks, feels, and smells reverential. 

Wear as a single or double strand, a wrap bracelet, and as a bag or scarf charm. Meant to be shared and cared for.

asem nsu necklaceorange silk, apatite, freshwater pearl. 

gold fill 6mm clasp, 16in. 

The Asɛm Nsu necklace embodies movement and clarity — the living voice of water, catching sunlight through a wave. One of a kind organic teardrop pearl sings in the center. Striking blue apatite against vibrant orange silk with real gold details.