Tuesday 12 July 2011

Koloni Colombia - Jennifer Pryke


Although I am half Colombian (my mother is Colombian), I didn't go there myself until 2008. I soon fell in love with the culture and variety of traditions. When I bought my first mola piece and filigree earrings, I immediately thought it is a shame that these aren’t available in the UK; so different and beautiful with artisans that are so meticulous but work in such troubled environments.

I studied BA Art History and MA Arts Management and it is as unique works of art that I share Koloni craft with you. Designs made with great love and respect for the traditions that they were inspired by and for the hands of skilled artisans that need to be appreciated and rewarded.

CONTACT ME

Jennifer@koloniaccessories.com

www.koloniaccessories.com

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Skype Jengracep

In the island of Almira with kuna woman and in the remote town of Mompox. Both only possible to reach by water.

Koloni Colombia - MOLA Fashion leather chequebook purse, shoes, handbag, coin purse




Koloni Colombia - MOLA Fashion leather handbag, shoes, purse, makeup bag, portfolio






Koloni Colombia Mola and leather handmade shoes




Koloni Mola boots




Handmade quality leather with mola boots, unique designs, no too the same.

Individual and stylish.

KOLONI MOLA COLLECTION


KOLONI MOLA COLLECTION

In today’s market, KOLONI provides a unique and exciting way to accent contemporary styles, whilst striving to honour Kuna creativity. Skilled leather craftsmen have integrated mola into daily accessories from western fashion. The craft of creating leather goods in Colombia, is world renowned and KOLONI supports independent leather smiths.


When you buy a KOLONI mola product, money goes to supporting the indigenous tradition.








mola makers

A traditional family where by the woman makes mola and the man deals with the agriculture and helps sell her mola designs.

wife dressed in traditional mola outfit and her husband models her innovative designs