Room one, Oke-Ilewo, Abeokuta
Beads with a story, strung by hand
Waist strands, necklaces, bracelets and bridal coral, made in our small atelier in Abeokuta. Every colour has a meaning, and we will tell you what each one says before you choose.
Room two: the colours
Ten colours, ten meanings
Hover or tap a bead to read what it has traditionally meant. The full guide lets you compose a strand from your own three colours and see the example price.
- Indigo blueCalm, loyalty and trust
- Coral redCourage, vitality and lineage
- Gold yellowJoy, warmth and the hope of plenty
- Leaf greenGrowth, harmony and new seasons
- Shell whitePeace, purity and new beginnings
- Night blackGrounding, strength and protection
- Rose pinkTenderness, care and friendship
- Royal purpleDignity, wisdom and honour
- Lagoon tealClarity, openness and safe journeys
- Earth brownHome, stability and the land
On the wall this month
Three pieces we are proud of
Each label tells you what the piece is made of and its example price. Walk closer, and the frame lets you look in.
The placard by the door
Simple prices, written down
We price by the strand, not by guesswork. Glass seed beads, cotton or nylon cord and the finishing are all included. If you bring your own beads, restringing starts at ₦2,500.
Pay by bank transfer or POS at the atelier. For commissions we take half when you approve the drawing and the rest when you collect.
Ask for a pricePrice list
- Single waist strand, tie-on₦6,500
- Layered set of three strands₦17,000
- Strand with a brass clasp₦8,000
- Bracelet, glass beads₦4,500
- Naming ceremony gift set₦22,000
- Bridal coral style set, from₦85,000
- Restringing your own beads₦2,500
- Saturday beading class, three hours₦15,000
Example prices for this demo, in naira. Prices include cord and finishing; shipping is extra.
How a commission works
Four steps from story to strand
- 01
Tell us the story
Who is it for, what is the occasion, and which colours matter. A short WhatsApp voice note is perfect.
- 02
We draw the strand
You get a drawing of the strand with each colour and its meaning, plus the example price, within a day.
- 03
We string it by hand
Most pieces take three to five working days. Bridal sets take two to three weeks.
- 04
Collect or we send it
Collect at Oke-Ilewo, or we send it by dispatch in Abeokuta or by park waybill to Lagos and Ibadan.
From the visitors’ book
What people wrote after their visit
I asked for a strand in my late mother’s favourite colours. They listened, explained each colour and made something I will keep for life.
Our bridal coral set arrived two days early and the fit was perfect. The elders at the wedding kept asking where it came from.
My daughter’s first string for her naming day, wrapped beautifully with a card about the white and gold. Very thoughtful people.
I ordered on WhatsApp from Lagos, paid by transfer and collected from the park in Ojota. Simple and honest.
Visit the atelier
Open Tuesday to Saturday
We are a short walk from the Oke-Ilewo junction, upstairs above a fabric shop. Come and look at the trays, hold the beads to the light and choose in person. Tea is always on.
- Tuesday to Friday 10am to 6pm
- Saturday 9am to 4pm, classes from 10am
- Address 7 Palm Close, Oke-Ilewo, Abeokuta, Ogun State (example address)
Choose your colours with intention
Send us the occasion and the person, and we will suggest three colours and draw the strand for you, free of charge.