
Announcement
Welcome to my shop!
Akrasiboutique offers a complimentary gift with every order and all items come with free delivery to the UK and free delivery on orders over $35 to the US!
Please note due to current situation we are experiencing shipping delays...
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Link up on pinterest or instagram @akrasiboutique and join my mailing list <http://eepurl.com/gw3Zgn> for a 15% discount, previews, style tips, and specials on upcoming goodies!
www.akrasiboutique.com
Announcement
Welcome to my shop!
Akrasiboutique offers a complimentary gift with every order and all items come with free delivery to the UK and free delivery on orders over $35 to the US!
Please note due to current situation we are experiencing shipping delays...
👇
Link up on pinterest or instagram @akrasiboutique and join my mailing list <http://eepurl.com/gw3Zgn> for a 15% discount, previews, style tips, and specials on upcoming goodies!
www.akrasiboutique.com
Items
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Reviews
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tobkind on 13 Apr, 2022
5 out of 5 starsWonderful! Beautifully packaged with a hand-written note, Joyce goes out of her way to deliver these beautiful hair pins very quickly and in style. I can not recommend her highly enough and will definitely be buying more from this fantastic seller. Thank you so much!
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Jolene on 27 Feb, 2022
5 out of 5 starsLovely hand made product. Beautifully gift wrapped. Lovely personal attention to detail.
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Jess on 22 Jan, 2022
5 out of 5 starsSimply love the colours and designs. Beautiful. Having got a few pairs of earrings for myself this year I got this beautiful brooch as a gift for my mother. She absolutely loved it!
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jessicalhill87 on 13 Dec, 2021
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful presentation and product, arrived quickly with lovely handwritten note from the seller.
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Deb on 06 Dec, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI am thrilled with my purchase. The packaging was delightful and quality of work-excellent!
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Barry on 27 Oct, 2021
5 out of 5 starsVery good quality and nicely handmade. Will definitely purchase another style for a special occasion
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Nicholle on 19 Sep, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis flower bow is so unique and beautiful!! I might this for an event and the merchant helped me ensure it came in - so extremely kind!! I highly recommend this shop.
Updates
About akrasiboutique
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Working on button pins and they are looking good. These lovely unisex pins will look great on clothing and bags!
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Rubber tipped hair pins with African wax print detail.
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The packaging is as significant as the items inside. Just because it's recycled doesn't mean it can't look nice too.
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I love the vibrancy of African wax prints!
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Work in progress...
All items are handmade in small batches using the highest quality wax prints to create unique and stylish accessories you won't find anywhere else.
Akrasi is a Ghanaian name meaning the heart of a soul. It is my grandmother’s name and the home of handmade, bespoke accessories using the highest quality African wax print. Inspired by 50/60’s African fashion nostalgia, yet quintessentially British with a London accent, Akrasi was born from the desire to create unique hair and clothing accessories that are quirky, classic and stylish.
Akrasi is a zero waste design boutique. I source distinctive and colourful textiles from remnants, (cuttings that remain at the end of a roll) making most of our pieces one of kind.
Growing up, my mother was a dress maker producing bespoke traditional Ghanaian costumes for special occasions. I was always fascinated by the tools of the trade, the cutting board, beautiful wax print fabrics that dance with colour and the magical item that would one day be mine.... The Singer sewing machine.
The traditional costumes of Ghana are not just beautiful. Ghana’s ancient heritage and culture influence the designs, fabrics, intricate patterns and have been used by Ghanaians for centuries as they carry the old knowledge and tradition. Alongside this, because these textiles are created using printed wax technique the colour remains lively, doesn't fade and brightens the tone for all. These products are made using a combination of hand stitching, sewing machine and I’ve been influenced by the Japanese 'kanzashi' style to create the cloth flowers.
I enjoy using the Singer machine not only because quality lasts, but also its historical significance. In the 30's when Singer came out as the first professional sewing machine available to the masses, it encouraged independent machinists to experiment with designs and created a source of independence for women. Years later my Singer sewing machine works to create unique contemporary accessories.
This season features a range of exclusive items to complete your outfit ranging from headband ties, bun ties, clips and brooches to cufflinks and pocket squares.
Currently introducing, barrette clips for your hair and button pins to wear on your coat!
These handmade accoutrements will compliment both traditional and western dress.
Please browse the shop where you will find that special something to make your outfit pop, or even the perfect set for a gift!
Shop members
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Joyce Akrasi
Owner
Shop policies
Delivery
Customs and import taxes
Payment options
Returns & exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalised orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
I accept returns I do not accept returns
I accept exchanges I do not accept exchanges
I accept cancellations I do not accept cancellations
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for: