Akrasi Boutique

Area: Tooting

Type: Creative Producer

Art form: Craft, Design, Jewellery, Textiles

Triple Ankara u shaped wavy hair pin set
Triple Ankara u shaped wavy hair pin set
Scifunk flower with vintage button centre in ankara and kente print
Scifunk flower with vintage button centre in ankara and kente print
Various accessories
Various accessories

Biography / Artist statement

Inspired by 50/60’s African fashion nostalgia, yet quintessentially British with a London accent, akrasiboutique produce unique hair and clothing accessories that are quirky, classic and stylish.  Akrasi is a zero waste design boutique, sourcing distinctive and colourful textiles from deadstock and exclusive prints mixed with vintage finds, copper, brass, silver, bronze and glass to produce one of kind hair and clothing accessories. All items are handmade in small batches using the highest quality wax prints to create unique and stylish adornments you won't find anywhere else. Being creative means feeling free to express my sense of African culture as a diasporan. Exploring dual identity with style and Afrofuturism. African wax prints are great because they also have a complicated history linked to various parts of our planet. Identity is a very important part of wellbeing and we often express it in our clothing. Being able to express our sense of self encourages pride, self care and an eclectic community. For more info please contact [email protected]

Why do you love Wandsworth?

The eclectic mix of people and variety of fruit and vegetables at my local store. It's so nice to be able to greet my neighbours and local businesses by name and feel part of my community.