Funmi Olatoye Meet the Designer-Artist

Where do you live?

I live in Akoka, Nigeria

What inspires you as a designer-artist?

I am inspired by passion and everything around me to create something new.

What medium do you work with mostly?

I am a bead maker. I create my necklace designs using a variety of beads, from pearls to corals, etc.

Why did you become enchanted with this style of jewelry-making?

I am enchanted to making bead necklaces, because it allows me to showcase my sense of style.

Where and How do you sell your jewelry?

I sell my jewelry using some of the social media platforms: Instagram, Facebook

What is the name of the piece you submitted with your success story?

The name of this necklace is Dara (meaning BEAUTY in my native language).

What inspired this design?

It was born out of a need to create something different that will appeal to older women.

How did it come together?

I imagined this necklace to reality.