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Spark Joy ✨ Consistently Just out of college and a volunteer photographer for @yap.dc, I received a call to take pictures of a Kua event in DC, circa 2010. @itp85 #itp85 #OverADecadeAgo @theafricanruby was showcasing lovely bags and the my friends from the YAP crew were showing up and showing out to support. The only snag, the event was going to be hosted the same day as my mom, Muriel’s birthday in September. The @kuadesigns website then (circa 2010) spoke about the brand named after Ruby’s own mom and I remember the gallery showcasing intricate handmade bags beautifully photographed on a clothing line! 🤩 The creativity alone, ala! See the current banner photo 📸 for v2 of this. Gratefully, Muriel agreed to my plan to a birthday date in DC prior to, so I could swing by and take pictures of event for Ruby as well. Over the years, and it’s been over a decade since, I have been consistently following up and buying from Kua’s first, second and now third shop location move in Accra, to the jewelry and children’s clothes. #GhanaToTheWorld Every time I see a post from Ruby’s prolific FB page or Kua’s growing cultural brand influence, it reminds me of the joy I felt seeing Ghanaian ingenuity creativity, the beautifully brilliant people she introduced me to that day. Most of whom I still consider friends to this day 💕 When I spotted Kua men’s bomber jackets in her store recently I splurged a little and bought half a dozen 😅 #MosquitoClaps Good luck getting your hands on these limited-edition gems. 😎 #KuaMen #KuaDayOne #KuaStan #GamorLegacy Tl;dr Every time I wear my @kuadesigns made jacket they spark joy in my heart as a gentle reminder of the many chance meetings and support for our brand and expertise over the years, and gives me hope on what intentionally curating arts, design & crafts through www.eliugift.com Eliu Gift Hub #EliuGift On to this next decade and beyond, I am psyched to see, support and celebrate Kua as Ruby sees and celebrates so many others through her work. This gives me unbridled hope and sparks my joy, consistently 🥂 #SparkJoy #Creativity #Collaboration #Community (at Ghana) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUYeyBPDEn32sl-X7mAGCbDa7T07VSDXQYJJWM0/?utm_medium=tumblr

Spark Joy ✨ Consistently Just out of college and a volunteer photographer for @yap.dc, I received a call to take pictures of a Kua event in DC, circa 2010. @itp85 #itp85 #OverADecadeAgo @theafricanruby was showcasing lovely bags and the my friends from the YAP crew were showing up and showing out to support. The only snag, the event was going to be hosted the same day as my mom, Muriel’s birthday in September. The @kuadesigns website then (circa 2010) spoke about the brand named after Ruby’s own mom and I remember the gallery showcasing intricate handmade bags beautifully photographed on a clothing line! 🤩 The creativity alone, ala! See the current banner photo 📸 for v2 of this. Gratefully, Muriel agreed to my plan to a birthday date in DC prior to, so I could swing by and take pictures of event for Ruby as well. Over the years, and it’s been over a decade since, I have been consistently following up and buying from Kua’s first, second and now third shop location move in Accra, to the jewelry and children’s clothes. #GhanaToTheWorld Every time I see a post from Ruby’s prolific FB page or Kua’s growing cultural brand influence, it reminds me of the joy I felt seeing Ghanaian ingenuity creativity, the beautifully brilliant people she introduced me to that day. Most of whom I still consider friends to this day 💕 When I spotted Kua men’s bomber jackets in her store recently I splurged a little and bought half a dozen 😅 #MosquitoClaps Good luck getting your hands on these limited-edition gems. 😎 #KuaMen #KuaDayOne #KuaStan #GamorLegacy Tl;dr Every time I wear my @kuadesigns made jacket they spark joy in my heart as a gentle reminder of the many chance meetings and support for our brand and expertise over the years, and gives me hope on what intentionally curating arts, design & crafts through www.eliugift.com Eliu Gift Hub #EliuGift On to this next decade and beyond, I am psyched to see, support and celebrate Kua as Ruby sees and celebrates so many others through her work. This gives me unbridled hope and sparks my joy, consistently 🥂 #SparkJoy #Creativity #Collaboration #Community (at Ghana) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUYem0FjrM77o4DD2iPOFUz7oWmpC4GbOGQ94A0/?utm_medium=tumblr

Spark Joy ✨ Consistently Just out of college and a volunteer photographer for @yap.dc, I received a call to take pictures of a Kua event in DC, circa 2010. @itp85 #itp85 #OverADecadeAgo @theafricanruby was showcasing lovely bags and the my friends from the YAP crew were showing up and showing out to support. The only snag, the event was going to be hosted the same day as my mom, Muriel’s birthday in September. The @kuadesigns website then (circa 2010) spoke about the brand named after Ruby’s own mom and I remember the gallery showcasing intricate handmade bags beautifully photographed on a clothing line! 🤩 The creativity alone, ala! See the current banner photo 📸 for v2 of this. Gratefully, Muriel agreed to my plan to a birthday date in DC prior to, so I could swing by and take pictures of event for Ruby as well. Over the years, and it’s been over a decade since, I have been consistently following up and buying from Kua’s first, second and now third shop location move in Accra, to the jewelry and children’s clothes. #GhanaToTheWorld Every time I see a post from Ruby’s prolific FB page or Kua’s growing cultural brand influence, it reminds me of the joy I felt seeing Ghanaian ingenuity creativity, the beautifully brilliant people she introduced me to that day. Most of whom I still consider friends to this day 💕 When I spotted Kua men’s bomber jackets in her store recently I splurged a little and bought half a dozen 😅 #MosquitoClaps Good luck getting your hands on these limited-edition gems. 😎 #KuaMen #KuaDayOne #KuaStan #GamorLegacy Tl;dr Every time I wear my @kuadesigns made jacket they spark joy in my heart as a gentle reminder of the many chance meetings and support for our brand and expertise over the years, and gives me hope on what intentionally curating arts, design & crafts through www.eliugift.com Eliu Gift Hub #EliuGift On to this next decade and beyond, I am psyched to see, support and celebrate Kua as Ruby sees and celebrates so many others through her work. This gives me unbridled hope and sparks my joy, consistently 🥂 #SparkJoy #Creativity #Collaboration #Community (at Ghana) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUYeXpXD_XIHdhpCaRdur_0AEScsLXihVZci_40/?utm_medium=tumblr

Mary Anne Radmacher