Designed by Isobel Holland

Exclusive to The African Fabric Shop

These fantastic kits by talented beaded jewellery artist Isobel Holland are a great way to use my wonderful Ghanaian beads.

All glass beads are hand-made from recycled glass. Brass beads are hand-made using the ancient "lost wax" method.

Kits include all the beads, cord and findings you need, plus easy to follow instructions.

How could it be any easier?

Bottle Glass Bracelet Kit

Code: JWK009

This bracelet kit is made using recycled bottle glass and recycled brass beads from Ghana.

Kit contains

All the beads, cord and findings you need to create this lovely African bracelet, plus easy to follow instructions.

Available in two colourways

  • Earth - mainly greens and browns
  • Water - mainly blues and turquoise/li>

Beads will vary from stock available.

Per kit: £7.60

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Kente Bracelet Kit

Code: JWK010

Kit contains

All the beads and cotton cord you need to create this cute African braceket, plus easy to follow instructions.

Bead colours will be random from stock available.

Per kit: £4.20

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Volta Necklace and Earring Kit

Code: JWK001

This necklace is named after the Volta River in Ghana. The river was named by the Portuguese as the early gold traders used it to define the furthest point of exploration before turning around - "Volta"!

Kit contains

All the beads, cord and findings you need to create this unique African jewellery set, plus easy to follow instructions.

Bead colour is random from stock available.

Per necklace: £14.85

Plus earrings: £4.20

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Zagba Necklace and Earring Kit

Code: JWK002

This necklace is named after the featured powder glass beads, which are known in the Krobo region of Ghana as "Zagba". The brass bead is made using the ancient "lost wax" method.

Kit contains

All the beads, cord and findings you need to create this unique African jewellery set, plus easy to follow instructions.

Necklace bead colour is random from stock available.

Earring colour options

You can choose your earring colour option from:

  • Blue
  • Brown
  • Coral
  • Green
  • Moss
  • Ochre
  • Turquoise

Per necklace: £11.60

Plus earrings: £4.20

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Locket Necklace Kit

Code: JWK003

This necklace features a large focal bead called a "locket" by the bead makers in Ghana. A long string of beads will often have a locket on it to signify the beginning and end of the string.

Kit contains

All the beads, cord and findings you need to create this unique African necklace, plus easy to follow instructions.

Colour options

You can choose your main colour option from:

  • Blue
  • Brown

Per kit: £8.60

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Otaka Necklace and Earring Kit

Code: JWK004

This necklace and pair of asymmetrical earrings are made from handmade recycled glass beads from Ghana. The earwires are sterling silver. Otaka is the Krobo word from Ghana meaning "disc shaped bead".

Kit contains

All the beads, cord and findings you need to create this unique African jewellery set, plus easy to follow instructions.

Colour options

You can choose your main colour option from:

  • Blue
  • Brown

Per kit: £9.20

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African Earth Bracelet and Earring Kit

Code: JWK005

This exciting but simple design, uses nothing but bauxite stone beads, shells and elastic cord. It is ideal for people who cannot wear metal jewellery findings.

Kit contains

All the beads, cord and findings you need to create this unique African jewellery set, plus easy to follow instructions.

Available in two options

  • Coconut - uses beads made from coconut shell and bauxite stone
  • Shell - uses beads made from African snail shell and bauxite stone

Per kit: £9.10

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African Sun Necklace Kit

Code: JWK006

This necklace kit is made from handmade glass beads and cotton cord, with one large brass bead made by the "lost wax" method.

Kit contains

All the beads, cord and findings you need to create this unique African necklace, plus easy to follow instructions.

Colour options

You can choose your main colour option from:

  • Blue
  • Brown
  • Green

Per kit: £9.90

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Tube Choker Necklace Kit

Code: JWK007

This necklace is intended for men and women – perhaps a present for the surfer in your family, or at least the sun-lover.

Kit contains

All the beads, cord and findings you need to create this unique African necklace, plus easy to follow instructions.

Bead colours will be random from stock available.

Per kit: £5.10

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African Rainbow Earring Kit

Code: JWK008

These earrings are a lovely reflection of the rainbow of colours found in markets all across Africa. You will need two pairs of jewellers' pliers, one round nose and one flat.

Kit contains

All the beads, cord and findings you need to create these unique African earrings, plus easy to follow instructions.

Per kit: £4.20

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