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Culture, Fashion — By OYATO on November 20, 2009 1:21 pm

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[Side Note:] Till this day, I still love this collage (above). How are you all doing? Friday’s Fashion Fix is here once again with AKEYNO, a brand of handmade earrings, bracelets, necklaces and recently handbags. The Maryland based designer and a student of Howard University, Yinka Oni-Orisan, named the line after her middle name Onyeka and spelled it backwards to give you Akeyno. She has sold many of her jewelry at shows and festivals including Fest Africa in Baltimore, Maryland. I’ve bought her earrings and even those waist beads that I was infatuated with. Take a look at her creations. You’ll be glad you did.

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Rings

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Earring and Necklace Set

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Hoops

AKEYNO (aH-kAy-KnoW) is a label offering unique and Afro-centric jewelry, adding the finishing touch to any outfit. With artistic ideas inspired by her heritage and culture, the designer, Olayinka Oni-Orisan has been making those ideas come to life since 2005. She makes everything by hand and can alter or repair any existing piece you may already have. Every piece is guaranteed to have the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship using gold and silver plated metals, semi-precious stones, natural and organic beads from West Africa.

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