Priscilla Agyeman leads Kor.Le.Kour Accessories with a creative eye and a commitment to sustainability. She’s found a way to turn glass waste from local bars, restaurants, and even her clients’ homes into something beautiful.

Her mission is simple yet powerful: reduce the amount of glass waste affecting our environment and support the artisans in Odumasi, Krobo, who make traditional beads.

Through Kor.Le.Kour, Priscilla blends her love for culture and eco-friendly practices, creating jewelry that respects both the craft and the planet.

Meet Vida Akpetiyo Narh, a talented artisan whose bead jewelry is a beautiful reflection of her rich Ghanaian and Krobo heritage. From bracelets to necklaces, earrings, and waist beads, each piece she creates blends modern flair with the deep cultural symbolism of beads in her community. Growing up in Krobo, where bead-making is a way of life, Vida's love for beads started as a personal passion and, with the encouragement of her niece Gina, blossomed into a thriving business.

Vida isn’t just a jewelry maker – she’s also a skilled seamstress, crafting our headbands, bandanas, table runners, and placemats. She’s thrilled to be a Fair Trade partner because it ensures she receives fair compensation for her hard work. Vida takes pride in using sustainable practices and high-quality materials that honor her Krobo roots. Her craftsmanship helps support her family, including sending her youngest child to the University of Ghana, and allows her to make important improvements to her home.

Vida also collaborates with local artisans to design and bake the beads used in her creations. Her dream is to grow her business by offering workshops to younger generations and showcasing Ghanaian bead artistry to the world. Every piece of jewelry she makes tells a story of Ghana’s heritage and creativity, connecting you to a vibrant cultural tradition. When you purchase her work, you’re helping Vida move closer to making her dreams a reality.

Akooshi, the newest Fair Trade Partner at Ayebea's Sankofa Marketplace, crafts beautiful and functional pieces from discarded coconut shells.

Driven by a mission to reduce waste, Akooshi transforms these shells, often seen as trash, into unique, valuable treasures for homes. They focus on creating designs that appeal to various tastes while honoring traditional craftsmanship.

Akooshi ensures that everyone involved—from artisans to raw material suppliers—receives fair compensation. With your support, they can continue collaborating with organizations like Made 51 and UNHCR, offering refugees the chance to learn new skills and earn sustainable livelihoods. Your contribution also helps Akooshi mentor students from St. John's Technical Institute in Nandom, providing internships and free accommodation to help them develop their skills and advance their careers.

By choosing Akooshi’s products at Ayebea’s Sankofa Marketplace, you’ll get high-quality, handcrafted items, help empower the community, and build a more sustainable future.

Naomi Osabutey is a talented seamstress who designs clothing using vibrant African prints. Committed to preserving traditional craftsmanship, Naomi works closely with women in her community who are eager to learn the trade.

As a Fair Trade Partner of Ayebea's Sankofa Marketplace, Naomi's passion for ethical and sustainable trade shines through as she prioritizes equity and human rights in her business. This partnership has significantly improved her income and working conditions, allowing her to expand her business, train more women, and pay them fair wages. Naomi takes great pride in her creations, aiming to make her customers feel confident and joyful in her designs.

Looking to the future, her goal is to establish a fashion school for youth in her community and eventually create her own company. Supporting Naomi helps make this vision a reality.