TresMercedes

Creative. Conscious. Culture.

Oakland, California | 641 Sales

4.5 out of 5 stars (130)

TresMercedes

Creative. Conscious. Culture.

Oakland, California 641 Sales On Etsy since 2011

4.5 out of 5 stars (130)

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  • Oshun Ochun Orisha Goddess Diosa Candle

    $20.00

  • Lola- cowrie shell earrings with rhinestones

    $20.00

  • SunKissed sunglasses- blue yellow pink rhinestone cowrieshell round glasses

    $35.00

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  • Infinite Abundance Cowry shell sunglasses

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  • African American Flag iron on Patch Black RBG David Hammon Harlem

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  • Cresent moon cowry shell Sunglasses

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    About

    • Preparing to cover the brim of this Warriors 2015 NBA Champs SnapBack with African Fabric.
    • My Table display at Oakland First Friday event. If you're in the SF Bay Area please find me that this monthly event.
    • Tres Mercedes SnapBack Crowns!

    creative. culture. consciousness.

    Tres Mercedes

    Raised in Oakland, I grew up Learning about the legacy of the Black Panthers and listening to Mis Abuelos tell me stories of Cuba and the Cuban Revolution. How can I contribute this beautiful struggle? My Weapon of choice is cultural Fashion. I started my own business to highlight the beauty, pride and resilience of my people.

    I got my degree in Ethnic Studies in 2011. After submitting my 40 page thesis, I never wanted to sit in front of a computer again to create someone only a few eyes would see. I wanted to use my hands to spread the beauty, knowledge of culture to the masses, but especially to my People.

    Through my brand, I want to connect African diaspora traditions into everyday fashion and accessories. African is so rich with culture from the continent to the Caribbean, and from today, ancient times and the Future. I hope to highlight all her beauty.!African traditions and hip hop culture both value sampling from the past and remixing it in the present, and that's what I achieve with Tres Mercedes. From taking a Golden State Warriors SnapBack hat and wrapping the brim with African Fabric, sunglasses and adding cowry shells around the frames, and designing 7 day candles with important black ancestors.

    My business name, TRES MERCEDES comes from the fact my grandmother, mother, and myself all carry the first name of Mercedes. Tres means three in Spanish as well as "very" in French. So Three Mercedes or Very Mercedes. *Mercedes means merciful, derives from Mercy.

    I hope you enjoy my creations & come back soon to shop!


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    Last updated on October 15, 2018
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    I do custom orders and wholesale orders, please contact me if you have questions.