NOVICA, The Impact Marketplace, works together with talented artisan designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake treasures. Our mantra is to spread global happiness, so rest assured - we’ll do everything we possibly can to ensure you’re a happy customer.About this item: The vibrant design of this cotton handbag by Alex Boakye celebrates Ghana's legendary kente tradition. Historically, kente was reserved for special occasions, festive and or sacred. Now kente artistry stands as a symbol of prestige, cheerfulness and glamour. Featuring sleek rattan handles, this bag is fully lined and includes a pocket that closes with a zipper. As kente tradition dictates, the maker names the design and Boakye calls this bag Sika ye, meaning "money is sweet" in the Akan language. Bag: 15.75" H x 18.0" W x 3.5" D Handles: 4.3" Diam.Features a zipper closureAbout our Artist: I was born in Bonwire, a village in the Ashanti Kingdom renowned for kente weaving and thus my father, who was a master weaver, taught me when I was a young boy. I was actually like my father's pet, and for that reason I spent most of my childhood days by his side. By the time I finished basic education, I had become a weaver in my own right. Now I have my own workshop and I work along five master weavers. A kente weave includes the blend of five colorful yarns, be it silk, cotton or rayon. We stretch them across a shuttle box to form the base of the kente stole. The finished piece is combined with plain black cotton or polyester material to sew the bags. I am motivated to create new designs whilst I sit quietly and listen to traditional African music. I am inspired by the desire to see my homeland emancipate from economic woes, hoping people around the world appreciate the beautiful things that come from Africa. The main challenge to my work has been my desire and ability to create something unique. I have taught...