Leather Love — Carnelian

◘ K U E N D E ◘ [growth; evolution]

KUENDE is a Swahili name meaning growth and evolution. In case you're wondering, I do not speak the language. I had to look it up as I do all the names I choose for my leather pieces. Each piece has come to me during particular periods in my life, so I feel each should have their very own identity. Thank God for Google. 

Kuende braided leather bracelet with African Turquoise and Carnelian Stones

The design for KUENDE came to me during a time where I was painfully evolving, experiencing events in...