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Waist beads strung by hand in Accra, whipped Ghanaian shea butter, and the exfoliating wash nets used across Africa for centuries.

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Awo / ah-woh

Awo means the keeper of secrets. In Yoruba culture it speaks of mystery and the sacred; in Ghana, of elegance, wisdom and strength. We carry both into everything we make, by hand, for every body.

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Tie-on strands run 60 to 72 inches, so they fit you and not a size chart.

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Organic carrot seed, avocado and sweet almond, whipped into every jar of shea.

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How long one wash net can last when you rinse it and hang it to dry.

Three ways in

Start with the beads, the butter or the net. Most people end up with all three.

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Waist Beads

Tie-on, clasped and permanent strands, handmade in Accra.

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Skincare

Whipped shea butters, dry body oils and shimmer for skin that glows.

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Wash Nets

The long, stretchy exfoliator that reaches your whole back.

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Lasts up to 5 years

African exfoliating wash net

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Wash nets have been used in African cultures for centuries. They lift dead skin, wake up circulation and lather like nothing else, then dry fast on a hook.

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The ritual

Four steps, head to toe

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Cleanse

Lather up with a wash net. It exfoliates gently enough for every day and stretches far enough to reach all of you.

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02

Nourish

Seal in the damp with whipped Ghanaian shea butter, rich in vitamins A, E and F. Earthy, nutty and deeply softening.

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Glow

Finish with a dry body oil. Lightweight, fast to absorb, and never sticky or greasy on the skin.

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Adorn

Tie on your beads. A reminder that sits at your waist, of beauty, confidence and where you come from.

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Every strand has a story

Adwapa

Named for my great-great-great-grandmother, who was promised to a king she did not love. She ran off with a soldier from Begoro, Ghana, and arrived in his town to learn that he was its king.

These beads honour her, and the reminder that when you choose love, abundance follows.

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Kind words

I was searching for a product to prevent stretch marks during my pregnancy and this skincare line has really helped. Very impressed!
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I purchased the Lively Lemon oil. It's amazing, my skin has been glowing!
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I used the shea butter and it makes my hair look shiny and feel healthy. I love it. I will definitely be buying more.
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I bought the Simply Citrus shea butter and it is wonderful.
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