Upcycled fabric earrings

Retro Vintage Fashion Jewelry for Bold Self-Expression: one-of-a-kind featuring Ghana’s popular Kwame Nkrumah Pencil African wax print fabrics. Every piece carefully crafted by hand using sustainable material: rescued cardstock and fabric pieces from Ghana.

Retro Vintage Jewelry: Preserving Culture and Reducing Waste

Retro Vintage Jewelry helps preserve cultural heritage while reusing fabric scraps and recycled materials, like old greeting cards. I grew up in Accra, Ghana, where we learned to repurpose, recycle, and upcycle—nothing ever went to waste. By choosing Akos Creative Jewelry, you’re joining me in this mission to reduce waste and fight climate change. Together, we can make a difference for the planet while celebrating culture through fashion.

Materials and Key Features of Retro Vintage Fashion Jewelry

• Non-fade cotton fabric off-cuts, handpicked from Ghana
• Recycled greeting cardstock to save the environment
• Sterling silver French hooks
• Plastic backs and acrylic beads
• Size: approximately 12 cm in length, 4.5 cm wide
• Lightweight, comfortable design for daily wear
• Comes in a neat organza drawstring bag
• Optional scented padding and handwritten note upon request

Handmade with care in Australia, these earrings are more than just jewelry. I create my  fabric earrings to be a statement of empowerment and cultural pride. Buy now and join in the eco-friendly sustainable movement.