Ghana medical missions 2008-2010

David & Phyllis, Medical Clinic at MPM in 2008

David examining patient, 2009

Patients waiting to be treated, 2009

Phyllis at medical clinic, 2009

Praying for patients, 2009

Concern over the great needs, 2009

David speaking to a family about health concerns, 2009

  

Dr. Morris, 2010 Ghana clinic

Phyllis and David sorting meds, 2010



 

Dr. David Morris, 2010 Ghana clinic



How recycled glass beads are made

This is a short video of the process of grinding, firing, adding pigment, refiring, and polishing the beautiful recycled glass beads that are found in many of the Kairos 10 designs.

Phyllis Morris, co-founder of Kairos 10, visited the Cedi Bead Industry in Ghana during her last trip to the country in late-September. The Industry is owned and operated by "Mr. Cedi", as he is known. (His given name is Nomoda Ebenizer Djaba.) Mr. Cedi's designs are well-known and sought after by beaders.

During her visit, Phyllis was given a tour of the Industry and purchased several different styles of beads, including various colors, the new "star bead" and some more elaborate designs that are striped or multi-colored.

Enjoy the video!

17 Original Designs posted in gallery!

Kairos 10 has just posted 17 original designs in the online gallery! Many designs are made with the recycled glass beads from the Cedi factory, including red glass, blue glass, white glass, and others. In addition most designs, including the two Christmas beads styles (both Old Ghanaian and new Christmas beads) are made with beautiful Swarovski crystals. Two of the 17 designs were created with rare beads from the Ashanti region.

As you are browsing the online gallery, you will find a brief description as well as an item number attached to each bracelet. (Please be sure to include the item number when you are ordering.) Each bracelet is $35 which includes tax, and comes packaged in a beautiful drawstring bag made from native Ghanaian material. (Shipping is $6.95 for up to 3 bracelets.)

Enjoy shopping for yourself, or for gifts for the holiday season! Thank you so much for your purchase. You are not only purchasing a beautiful, handcrafted original piece, but also providing sustainable income to the artisan, as well as a mosquito net to a family in a poverty-stricken village.