Akeem Ayanniyi
My drums are made from mahogany wood and goat skin while baskets are made from sweet grass and leatherhandles grass are twisted and dyed before weaving so that colorful designs can be created.
My drums are made from mahogany wood and goat skin while baskets are made from sweet grass and leatherhandles grass are twisted and dyed before weaving so that colorful designs can be created.
Railroad spike art . Includes people (bookends), shapes (sun, moon,etc), objects. Spikes are forged,bent, andwelded to desired shapes, then treated with a rust converter turning them to carbon black.
Steel is forged and textured with hand tools. 24k gold and silver is fused to the steel & patinas are created withflame. Silver & gold accents are hand fabricated; occasionally set with gemstones.
Traditional Afghan jewelry: Our family makes all handmade rings, necklaces, and earrings known for theirintricate designs, vivid colors, and symbolism.
I crochet a number of different things. Blankets, flowers, purses, keychains! I use yarn to create each thing.
Rings that are one of a kind, hand forged art ornamentation. I source and cut my stones, turquoise, carnelian,chrysoprase and do many more.
I handcraft broomcorn brooms (round and flat) and hand whisks. I create both contemporary and traditionalstyles! I weave and dye the broomcorn to create a broom that is both functional and beautiful.