A RETURN TO SELF
ILÉ: THE STORY
Growing up as a third culture kid meant constantly navigating a blend of different cultures and identities. ILÉ, which means 'home' in my language, Yoruba, represents the resolution of this journey.
ILÉ boldly declares a return to self, redefining home as a state of being rather than a physical place. It challenges the notion of singular identity, embracing the inherent complexity and multifaceted nature of our existence as women.
ILÉ is for the woman who has found beauty in her complexity and wishes to celebrate the journey she's been on—and the ones yet to come.
ILÉ Print: A Closer Look
For the woman who has found beauty in her complexity and wishes to celebrate the journey she's been on—and the ones yet to come, our ILÉ print serves as an affirmation and manifestation. The print is clad with multiple hand-drawn motifs including a personalized take on Adinkra symbols and ILÉ signed in my handwriting. It is my hope that this print illuminates your own journey.
Swipe to explore the print.
Bese Saka
Means sack of colanuts, which hold significance in both Nigerian and Ghanaian cultures. Usually given as a sacred offering, represents wealth & unity. To the Igbos, a symbol of acceptance.
Bese Saka celebrates the wealth of your experiences, the unity of your stories and the strength in your self-acceptance. I hope it inspires you to embrace the interconnectedness of your journey.
Duafe
Translates to "wooden comb". Traditionally represents feminine qualities of beauty, love, care and purity.
In our print, Duafe celebrates femininity as fertility through self-care. It honors the beauty of nurturing one's self. May it inspire you to rest in your true self, bringing forth all that you are meant to be.
Hibiscus
From my childhood in Lagos, the striking but delicate petals of the hibiscus often brought me comfort.
The Hibiscus in ILÉ symbolizes the courage to face hard things. May this piece remind you to extend kindness to yourself as you grow and evolve.
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