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TIMELINE EXHIBITION @REDLINE MILWAUKEE
​July 20, 2018

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MIDWEST KUSAFIRI BAG
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My modern unification of ancient beading, Kente-inspired patterns, and American leather lead to the creation of handmade original leather purses with original hand-beaded patterns using a simple loom and sewn by machine as well as by hand. My artful use of these materials tells a story about the connection of Americans that come from a complicated multi-cultural heritage.
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I deeply believe that the process is equally as important as the result because it adds a depth of understanding of how the result came to be. I also believe in repurposing unconventional materials to express ideas and emotions.
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The purses are made from leather scraps that were from a Milwaukee leather store as well as given. The beads are Japanese seed beads weaved together with nylon thread. The patterns are my original designs.
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FURAHA CLUTCH
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The shoebox was repurposed into a loom when I was in my early 20’s, a time when I was determined to learn beading despite having very little money.
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JIJI CITY PURSE
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