rld of beads with Kyenpia, where every tiny creation tells a story.
Today, we unravel the artistic journey of a bead magician, exploring the kaleidoscope of inspiration and craftsmanship. Join us as we dive into the vibrant realm of our featured bead maker, where passion intertwines with tiny treasures to craft a symphony of self-expression.”
Can you share a narrative that paints a picture of you both personally and professionally?
Kyenpia: My name is Kyenpia Sandra Henry, I am from Mangu Local Government but was born in Kangar, Bokkos Local Government. I am the first of five children, three girls, and two boys. Not a student at the moment but hope to be, currently, I am an entrepreneur, and I make beads.
What unraveled the origin of your bead crafting and illuminated the spark that ignited your creative passion into this artistic realm?
Kyenpia: My love for fashion. I was ready to make and create anything I could think of at a tender age. I aimed to take it up digitally in line with how our world is now. My greatest inspiration about bead-making has to be the elegance it creates in a more aesthetical way. In my opinion, you are never complete without a touch of beads.
Can you share the enchanting varieties of beads you craft and tell us the hurdles you have overcome in the bead-making tapestry?
Kyenpia: I make varieties of waist beads, notably,
- Handbags
- Anklets
- Hand beads
- Waist beads
- Cultural beads etc
Most people believe that girls use beads as a way of enchanting men to do what they want which poses as a challenge to me as a bead maker.
Which bead variant commands the spotlight as the reigning star in your collection of sought-after collections?
Kyenpia: Hand beads, especially the customized ones.
Which bead claims the title of your “ultimate” wearable muse?
Kyenpia: Still the customized hand beads.
Could you share your thoughts about waist beads and what they bring to your sense of adornment and self-expression?
Kyenpia: Yes, I make waist beads, even tho like I mention earlier some people have wrong conceptions about ladies that wear waist beads. To me, honestly, I see it as a natural and cool way of fashion especially when it resonates with what you stand for.
What aspect of your craft brings you the greatest sense of fulfillment and joy?
Kyenpia: When I get to meet great and important people who are very experienced in life and serve as role models. Most of them try to inspire and guide me on what steps to take. My customers generally are a blessing; I have realized that people respect those they see working hard towards their goals.
Reflect on a cherished bead-inspired moment from your childhood that still sparkles in your memory?
Kyenpia: My grandmother. She gifted me a beaded handbag before she died. I cherish it a lot even tho it looks quite out of vogue.
Can you share your visionary roadmap for the evolution of your bead making enterprise?
Kyenpia: I see myself owning a multi-facet company that will house my baking, tailoring, bead making and agriculture businesses.
This is for your prospective customers, could you provide insights into the range of your prices for your captivating beads?
Kyenpia: My prices begin from a thousand naira and above depending on what I am producing.
Imagine you are mentoring a budding bead artisan, what wisdom would you impact to assist them in their journey of bead making?
Kyenpia: My biggest advice to anyone considering going into bead making is that they should take consistency, quality and their customer’s satisfaction as a very great key to growing their business.
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