Crossroads

Akwele Suma creates a vibrant effect with the design of this bracelet. She crafts the bracelet by hand in a palette of grey, cream, blue, yellow, red, black and brown hues obtained from rolled-up cylinders of recycled paper. The bracelet fastens with a toggle and a loop crafted with sese wood beads.

The artist uses the paper at hand so paper colors will vary, making each design a unique example of handcrafted art. These beads receive a protective coat of clear nail polish.