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FEATURING ARTISANS TOMORROW 4TH JUNE AT THE GREEN BUTTERFLY MARKET

The Green Butterfly Market is happening again tomorrow 4th June at the Department of Parks and Gardens near the Italian Embassy and opposite DVLA in Cantonments, Accra.

Here are a few of the brands you will be seeing tomorrow!

BRAND NAME: PEEP THIS

Theodora Oti creates handmade wire wrapped jewellery pieces that are as unique as the gift recipient.

As a jewellery lover, Theodora started creating jewellery as a hobby while in University. Due to their popularity, the hobby evolved into a side hustle and creative outlet while she worked a corporate job, and now is her full-time vocation.

The eye-catching combinations of beads and wire will have you hooked after your first purchase!

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BRAND NAME: ROGER TRAWALLY

Locate Roger Trawally on the central lawn in the Green Butterfly Market near Aanyedoo books and Chantal Bogolan. Roger deals in Trade Beads from all over Africa.

Roger originates from Mali and has a passion for trade beads and jewellery. He is a pioneer of the Green Butterfly Market and always present every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at the Department of Parks and Gardens.

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BRAND NAME: GEOMETRIC GH

GEOMETRIC is a handcrafted accessories and apparel brand that bridges the gap between the customer and artisan.Β  Geometric exists to connect functionality of design, bold West African prints, and the human story. Each collection is made in Ghana with the mission to empower choice and reconnection to the source of garments, while creating shared success throughout the value chain; ethically and sustainably. The woman or man wearing Geometric shows up wearing their statement to the world!

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Madame Yasmeen the Green Butterfly!

Madame Yasmeen is the founder of the Green Butterfly Market because she is an Artisan herself, making soaps and wellness products. Madame Yasmeen’s stand is located right next to Tysons Bagels.

Enjoy a variety of handmade soaps, butters, balms, oils and more!

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BRAND NAME: ROOTS AND SOUL

Mimi Quist presents ROOTS AND SOUL!! Delicious German breads, Quiche, cakes, and pastries. Mimi bakes with all natural ingredients and organic wholemeal flours. You can find Roots and Soul right next to Tysons Bagels!

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BRAND NAME: TYSONS BAGELS

Enjoy delicious Bagels in different flavors!! Tysons Bagels is at the Green Butterfly Market at the Department of Parks and Gardens every first and third Saturday of the month.

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BRAND NAME: M. C. OWUSU

“Aunty Mary” is what we all affectionately call her.Β  One of the pioneers of the Green Butterfly Market and still going strong! Buy ceramics from MC Owusu tomorrow 4th June at the Department of Parks and Gardens. When you enter the market turn left to see aunty Mary right opposite Pokka Da Baskets.

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BAND NAME: SHEA & COCOA

“Shea & Cocoa is a natural skincare business which started as a way to repair my own damaged hair.” – Founder of Shea & Cocoa. “Over the years friends had equally encouraging results, and then the journey began. Our aim is to bring awareness to natural skincare by working with ingredients as close to nature as possible.”

Shea & Cocoa is located next to P’s Crystals on the central lawn.

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BAND NAME: AFTER MY KIND

Aftermykind is a family venture with a vision to reconnect our children with the beauty of the African family unitΒ  –Β  Educating them about their heritage and culture through Story and Play .Β  We currently promote ‘The Effie Series books’ by teen author Lamour Ansah with the character based doll set Mama and Effie. Effie and Mama Doll Sets acompany the Effie Series books encouraging learning through play.Β  They come with various Afro hair styles and African print outfits . Their clothing are all removable and make beautiful matching fashion accessories.

A percentage of our sales goes to support theΒ  literacy program LEAP based in the underprivileged area of Ashiman in Tema Ghana.

AFTER MY KIND is located on the central lawn next to Hedzoleh!