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Owambe

Grace Ogunobo

Grace is a visionary designer redefining contemporary African-inspired jewellery with a bold, modern aesthetic. As the Founder and Creative Director of ByGraceAmbrose (BYGA), she crafts bespoke, limited-edition statement pieces that infuse West African heritage with innovation, celebrating cultural identity in an orginal and distinctive  way.  
Grace is a visionary designer redefining contemporary African-inspired jewellery with a bold, modern...

The Owambe Collection is infused with West African culture. The work draws on the aso ebi concept — a shared cloth tradition used to mark special occasions, tailored to reflect both unity and individuality. It also incorporates weaving techniques inspired by African basketry, merging cultural heritage with contemporary jewellery design.

Final work

Model wearing a green and blue earrings in a traditional African basket weaving style
Green and blue earrings in a traditional African basket weaving style
Model wearing pink and orange earrings in a traditional African basket weaving style
Pink and orange earrings in a traditional African basket weaving style

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Owambe

The Owambe Collection is infused with West African culture. The work draws on the aso ebi concept — a shared cloth tradition used to mark special occasions, tailored to reflect both unity and individuality. It also incorporates weaving techniques inspired by African b...

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