Akola Project

Stories

Voices from the workshop — how craft, community and purpose come together.

August 11, 2026 — Amara Osei

From Kampala to Buenos Aires: How Artisan Brands Find Customers Abroad

What happens when a workshop in East Africa starts receiving orders from South America — and what artisan brands can learn from selling on a phone.

March 12, 2026 — Amara Osei

Silver Jewelry Care Tips Learned in Artisan Workshops

Practical advice on preventing tarnish, gentle cleaning, and proper storage for handmade silver pieces, drawn from years spent around artisan metalworkers.

March 9, 2026 — Amara Osei

What Happens Inside a Jewelry Workshop Changes Lives

Stories from the women who gather each morning to shape beads and metal into something more than jewelry — and how a workshop becomes a community.