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The collection

Every piece on the wall, with its label

Twelve pieces we make again and again, from a single tie-on strand to a five row wedding collar. Filter the wall by type, then send us the number on the label.

The wall

Showing 12 pieces

A tray of mixed glass waist beads in bright colours
No. 01Market morningGlass seed beads, cotton cord, tie-on₦6,500
Red, green and yellow beaded necklace on a light ground
No. 02Harvest collarGlass beads in red, green and gold₦24,000
Blue and gold beaded bracelet
No. 03Lagoon cuffBlue glass and brass spacers₦5,500
Several beaded necklaces hanging in a row
No. 04Coral lineCoral style resin, brass findings₦85,000
Assorted coloured bead strands in a pile
No. 05Three sistersGlass seed beads, tie-on, layered₦17,000
Hand holding a white beaded necklace
No. 06First stringWhite glass, gold glass, silk thread₦9,000
Beaded necklace with gold and teal accents
No. 07Teal and goldGlass beads, gilt clasp₦18,500
Beaded bracelet resting on a table
No. 08Indigo bandRecycled glass beads₦4,500
Beaded necklaces lying loosely on a grey cloth
No. 09Evening strandBlack and gold glass, brass clasp₦9,500
Colourful beaded necklace on a brown ground
No. 10Ancestors’ rowsGlass and stone, five rows₦120,000
Close view of a small beaded bracelet
No. 11Little wristSoft glass beads on stretch cord₦3,500
Turquoise and beaded necklaces laid together
No. 12Turquoise tideStone and glass, long drop₦21,000

How to read a label

Number, name, materials, price

Every label on our wall carries the same four lines. The number is how we find the piece in our pattern book, so you only need to send that number on WhatsApp. The name is ours, usually from the person who first asked for it. The materials line tells you exactly what you are buying. The price is an example price for the standard size.

Want a different size or colour? That is a commission, and the price changes only if the bead count changes a lot.

No. 05Three sistersGlass seed beads, tie-on, layered₦17,000

What we string with

Materials, honestly described

  • Glass seed beads

    Small, even beads in strong colours. Most of our strands use them because they sit flat and last for years.

  • Recycled glass

    Made by melting old bottles and pressing them in moulds. Each bead is slightly different, which we love.

  • Coral style resin

    We do not sell real coral. Our coral style beads keep the look of the old palace sets at a fair price.

  • Natural stone

    Turquoise style, agate and jasper for long necklaces. Heavier, so we string them on nylon coated wire.

  • Brass and gilt findings

    Clasps, spacers and end caps in brass. They darken gently with time and polish back with a soft cloth.

Beading tools, pliers and pattern sketches on a work table

Ready or made to order

How long each piece takes

  • In the trays now single strands and bracelets, same day if you visit
  • Three to five working days layered sets, necklaces and naming gifts
  • Two to three weeks bridal and ceremony sets, with one fitting
  • Rush orders sometimes possible, ask us first
Ask about a number

Saw something you love

Send us the number on the label. We will confirm the colours, the size and the example price, and keep it aside for two days.

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