Hi Jewelry lovers, So today is not one of those days that the universe is encouraging but we have to do what is necessary to make it encouraging.
I decided to do a post on sead beads, basically its any small bead but the commonly used and known in Africa/Kenya are these...
''Maasai Beads''
People commonly refer to them as Maasai beads as are commonly (in Kenya) used my The well known and Appreciated Maasai jewelry such as one below
Valerie Kimani
I did a post earlier on 10 of my Favorites that involved a lot of sead bead jewelry for both the male and female, you can see it Here... So, I was inspired bu some of the pieces i did and i decided to do a collection of them.
Before i show you i think its important to share that for anyone interested in jewelry making, this are the most affordable beads out there and their results are rich, depending on how you do them.
This was my first time to work with them so... yeah! Critic but have that in mind...
Ksh. 100
One of my workmate thought this was the best, i can't choose really. Ksh. 300
Ksh. 300
Ksh. 100
Ksh. 100
My best friend chose this, Ksh. 150
I really try to keep jewelry as affordable as possible...
Ksh. 150
Ksh. 300
Ksh. 100
I have to pick this, i love the color mix, feel free to suggest color mixes you would like to see.
Ksh. 300 So simple...
and Lastly one of the pieces that inspired this creation...
Thank you so much for Stopping by, please Vote on the side for the TPF stars that you think wear African pieces the best.
Ms Shee Art XOXO
Wednesday, 16 April 2014
Greetings!!
This is a summary about me :)
NAME: Agnes Wanjiru Ng'ethe.
WHO AM I? : I am a 21year old Kenyan girl with a passion for African Jewelry. A student at Maasai Mara University college. Owner of Shee Art, a jewelry business, i wake up every morning for this.
WHAT I BLOG ABOUT: Jewelry, African, Handcrafted, Affordable and most of it all Shee Art (my baby).
OBJECTIVE: Raise awareness on African
pieces, people don't realize it but African pieces are not just
designed, they are born deep in the heart and every piece handcrafted
means life to the designer and it may not be perfect but if he/she
exposed it to the world, someone out there will understand its beauty.
FIVE YEARS FROM NOW: Own a jewelry brand that will be labelled creme :)
TEN THINGS A BOUT ME
I am bad with names.
YouTube is my favorite channel.
I have a hard time crying, i just can not.
Lime green gives me life, extra!
I only read highlighted stuff or numbered.
I suck at spelling.
Photography... too much to say. a lot of love for it.
My memory blinks, a lot!
I debate a lot.
CAKE... i wish i could bake some. #InlovewithCakes
............THANK YOU FOR STOPPING BY..............
Hallo, so i have been wanting so much to share with you my loves* my work and i chose to do a segment on the very first necklaces i made, first of all network has been a major issue for me, i just can't get first network and please reason with me *faimba* and no i have not even tried it. anyhow...... here is my work....
Ksh. 450
This piece had colorless beads, i don't know why but is there really a color called colorless ?
Ksh. 500
I actually didn't sell this piece as it is, some two friends of mine thought thr red heart pendant was too much for it and do we decided i do away with it, which i did.
Ksh. 400
I Have so much love for this piece.
This piece is a defination of simplicity, i totally love and i actually got myself a similar one but in black.
Ksh. 500
This is a piece that has got people asking 'who made this ?'' ....oh ! its me darlings :-p and i promise to blog about it soon, my pal bought it and she rocks it well everytime. beads in it- orange, yellow, limegreen, black and the glass bead -colorless.
ksh. 400
Ksh. 400
i did a price strategy marketing move as it was a new product for my market and iwas also learning....... Thank you so much for visiting.
Hae Jewelry lovers, (assumptions made :P) As i write this it just crossed my mind how bad i am at making conversations with others (maybe i should do 50 things about me, just crossed my mind as well) and notice how fast i can get out of topic... hm! Back to business, Lately i am hunting for a partner on my blog or someone who is well equipped with photography, if you are upcoming as i am its an added advantage as i get to grow with someone as well as i see you grow, like my tween :) Last year i had the honor to work with my friends at Maasai Mara University where i study (BBM). i had Kiburi do most of the pictures together with another guy i am sorry but i Forgot his name, so please if Kiburi you know his name kindly tag him because he did a phenomenal job on introducing my pieces in Campus. The organizer was my friend Vee who i think will make a good manager at any field, hopefully start with Shee Art :) Models of the day included: Wanjiru, Choge, Mejah, current miss Maasai Mara University-Cynthia this list goes on as we had two different designers with the same model. just a few of the pictures...
The earrings ksh. 100 Necklace Ksh. 400
The above consisted of a plastic-glass beads (for lack of a better way to describe the beads) and Stone beaded Necklace (available in different colors and a range of three different sizes). Model: Vivienne Sang
The studs from the hair clip are in Gold coat color and silver. Model : The Lovely Tess
Stone beaded Necklace Ksh. 300 Blue Glass beaded Earrings Ksh. 100
She was so effortless in all her pictures and beautiful while we are it. I'll get her name and tag on the next post (my laptop jammed and i really wanted to do this post like today)
earrings (which i know are hardly visible but i still post) Ksh. 100 Stone beaded Necklace Ksh. 300
Now i know her, she is a model and was 1st runners up on our Prom Night, will also tag her on the next post on my pieces.
...Key holder Ksh. 200
They were in plenty as we shot them while the models got ready (dressing up and make up)
I have really been wanting to have a post on Ruth, she is a Kenyan Actor that i first met on Lies that bind, i have watched other programs/ series that she featured in but that particular one just stood out from the rest, however it no longer airs (i hope they come back though)
Below is her latest project : Mama Duka.
Ruth
Ndulu Maingi – Lies That Bind Episode 2 Season 2 - See more at:
http://silverbirdtv.com/entertainment/full-list-winners-africa-magic-viewers-choice-awards#sthash.H9DTCgJ0.dpuf
Ruth
Ndulu Maingi – Lies That Bind Episode 2 Season 2 - See more at:
http://silverbirdtv.com/entertainment/full-list-winners-africa-magic-viewers-choice-awards#sthash.H9DTCgJ0.dpuf
Ruth
Ndulu Maingi – Lies That Bind Episode 2 Season 2 - See more at:
http://silverbirdtv.com/entertainment/full-list-winners-africa-magic-viewers-choice-awards#sthash.H9DTCgJ0.dpuf
Ruth
Ndulu Maingi – Lies That Bind Episode 2 Season 2 - See more at:
http://silverbirdtv.com/entertainment/full-list-winners-africa-magic-viewers-choice-awards#sthash.H9DTCgJ0.dpuf
She has even been a nominee on AMACA2014 for best costume designer on Lies that bind, i mean, clearly she is if she is responsible of herself to start with. Credit: pictures from Her Facebook account as well as Google search So, i will definitely start with my favorite look,i really wish i could tie a turban with ease and handle the heat all day long because i am in love with this particular one especially with the jewelry she added on, its (Italian accent) PERRRRRFECT DARLRIN lol (i mean it though) Some African jewelry just Never Go wrong irregardless of your choice of outfit, i mean, you can wear them to the office, out on a date and even on a casual look, just watch the height :) ...and she rocked hers well, this particular once are not Kenyan, i will update you on the origin as different African Countries have their colors
The next two pictures i couldn't separate, they both show cased the wooden bangles very well...
...it is important to respect a lady that rocks ''wood'' earrings, they can be heavy. ...it means she can handle it all (my take) :P
Brass are the new jewelry ingredient for any designer (although i have not yet started) i don't like the color of brass as much so its not a motivator but on other people it looks so good i want to own a Little of the owner (just kidding) i loved her necklace the most because i am highly obsessed with long necklaces and i found this particular one to be really unique.
I have done a post on Long Necklaces but i have to give credit to her designers, this piece is rich and AFRICAN. i would have loved the look if her top was a little more dark, it kind of swallows the necklace and you left with the last pendant.
...but not the least, How beautiful does Ruth look in her all Queen Africa look.... i give her an A+ follow her on Instagram: Ms. Ndulu Maingi on facebook: Ruth Ndulu
Remember to carry a pair of earrings that can serve all purpose. I would love to hear from you, let me know what you would like me to feature, your favorite Kenyan and international figures are also welcomed.
So i decided to do a favorite article, ten favorite pictures i have come across. They are basically bead work, lets call it 10 of my favorite bead work pieces. 1. charmed beaded bangle
I have made a replica of this, see it here shee art and more are coming on the same as this were a trial version.
2.African head, neck and hand pieces
winner to the Tusker Project fame season1 Valerie Kimani
3. Beaded Necklace
Kourtney Kardashian in a what i would have thought to be a male necklace, pretty impressive, right?
4. Small Beads Bangle (male)
The only reason i shared this picture is because i have never spotted a Kenyan guy rocking this and if you one reading this, share pics with me for free give away on my f.b page Shee Art
5. Statement Necklace
What more can i say about this. #StatementNecklace
6. Beaded Heels
Beyonce wore this in 2009, more beaded shoes have made headline like this i saw today while going through my news feed on facebook . :pic 1Pic 2Pic 3
7. Small Beaded Statement Necklace
This Type of Necklace takes a lot of Patience to Start and Complete, Respect to all jewelry artists that have made such. i have not yet done such myself.
8. Maasai Bangle.
We all used to the normal bangle as seen here Maasai bangles but this, this was nice, who would have thought you can edit this bangles. i call them Maasai Bangles.
9. Garment Jewelry
I will let this picture say its own words.
10. Beaded Cutlery Set
I have never seen such and now its in my Wish list to own this set once i get my place. love love love.
