OUR STORY
THE BEGINNING
Sankofa (SAHN-koh-fah) is a word in the Twi language of Ghana meaning “to retrieve"
(literally "go back and get"; san - to return; ko - to go; fa - to fetch, to seek and take.
THE JOURNEY
SankofaCreates is a journey that started for me about 12 years ago. I had been learning so much about myself and seeing the movie Sankofa (1993) had such an impact on me that I later had “Sankofa” tattooed on my back. It was a no brainer when it came time to start my business of what the business name would be, since the tradition of waist beads is an ancient West African practice. I was giving honor and being quite literal.
Beaded jewelry has been a tool for so many different tribes across Africa for thousands of years. I am humbled and honored to carry on the tradition. After mastering waist beads, my creativity began to spill over into other types of adornments, and I am so excited to share my creations with you! I appreciate all of the continued support over these last couple of years! Welcome!