MEET DESIGNER AAKS

The AAKS handbag brand is built on craftsmanship, authenticity and upholding ethical values. Akosua Afryie-Kumi, the founder and design lead of AAKS, uses dyed raffia fibers to create unique shapes and patterns that celebrate traditional Ghanaian weaving.

HANDCRAFTED RAFFIA BAGS BY AAKS: THE BIRTH OF A BUSINESS

AAKS was born in 2014, introducing the world to traditional Ghanaian weaving techniques while also creating sustainable jobs in Africa. “The time was ripe for me to create my own unique bag with foldable, leather-like qualities so I could travel with it,” says Afryie-Kumi.

“I also wanted something colourful to reflect my energy and colourful upbringing.”

AAKS bags are made out of raffia, the fiber of the raffia palm. Raffia fiber is known for being soft, pliable, strong, and durable. Dyes hold well to raffia, too. It’s a material traditionally used in Ghana for basket weaving and allows for each bag to have a well-defined structure, a unique striped pattern and oftentimes touches of fringe and tassels. 
 
The work of AAKS has been featured in Elle, Vogue Italia, Harper’s Bazaar UK, Business of Fashion, and Africa Forbes Woman, to name a few.

AAKS AND TRADITIONAL GHANAIAN WEAVING

CONCLUSION

Shop the AAKS collection for your next special occasion purse or as a gift for a loved one. This collection includes one unique bag after another.

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