Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Happy Thanksgiving!

Here at Awava, we are so thankful today and every day for the amazing family that we have made. A family free from boundaries, that is filled with love and care. Thank you all for being part of our amazing family, and we wish you a blessed American Thanksgiving!


Happy Hanukkah!


Thursday, November 21, 2013

nnowele christmas ornaments


Back by popular demand (for the holidays), our Nnowele Ornaments are ready to adorn your Christmas tree!

These beautiful glass baubles are filled with multicolored recycled paper beads, and natural Ugandan raffia, with red and green ribbons tied in a bow for festive hanging. 

Dimensions: 2 5/8"

Products are handmade with love, so slight variances will occur. 








Friday, November 15, 2013

nsigo necklaces

Our newest addition(s) to our ethical jewelry family, the Nsigo Necklace Collection features layer-friendly pieces created with various seeds, stones, glass and wood.


Acacia and Turquoise Lentil: 





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Ampiyon_Ipil



Batikan_Wood



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Monday, November 4, 2013

awava holidays!

We're busy gearing up for the holiday season and cannot WAIT for all of our holiday sales this year!

If you're in the Lawrence, Kansas area, be sure to mark your calendars for December 7th & 8th and come see us at VanGo at 7th and New Jersey for the LOLA Giant Holiday Showcase!


We will also be at the Fair Trade Marketplace at Kansas State University December 3rd through the 5th in the Student Union, as well as the Fair Trade Holiday Market at the University of Kansas in the ECM building November 29th through December 5th, and at the Gypsy Market Holiday Showcase
 in Kansas City, Missouri during First Friday's in the Bauer Building!






And for our amazing friends in our home country, Uganda, we'll be at the Bukoto Street Christmas Market on December 7th from 10am until 5pm! 




And of course, we'll be open 24-7 at www.awavamarket.com!

Sunday, June 9, 2013

a photographic journey: awava @ the west 18th street fashion show

We want to send a special thank you to the following people: ALL of the organizers of the West 18th Street Fashion Show for selecting our Apparel Designers, Margie Hogue & Heidi Herrman to grace the runway at Gilded Summer, Coki Bijoux for her beautifully intricate accessorizing and hosting our joint reception in her fantastic studio in the Bauer Building, Josef from Salon di Marco, and Christina & Geena from Xiphium Salon for a phenomenal hair & makeup job. 

For inquiries on runway pieces, and for custom orders, please email Heidi at heidiherrman@gmail.com and Margie at margiehogue@awavamarket.com.