Ghana Sankofa Earrings Color:Teal each rustic ornament exudes an

each rustic ornament exudes an appreciation for the simpler things in life

70" L x 10" W (177

Reads "A piece of my heart lives in heaven"

Rwandan:  Handwoven sisal loop closure

the lifelong friendship that sisterhood provides is unlike any other

Ghana Sankofa Earrings Color:Teal each rustic ornament exudes anIn Ghana the word Sankofa is often associated with the proverb, "Se wo were fi na wosankofa a yenkyi," which translates "It is not wrong to go back for that which you have forgotten." The women artisans have gone back to both cultural beading traditions as well as the use of recycled materials to make their goods. Global Mamas is an organization in Ghana which has worked for over a decade helping women of Africa in attaining economic independence.