Ayebea's Sankofa Marketplace

Ayebea's Sankofa Marketplace I am a storyteller, educator, and advocate for preserving and sharing the rich heritage of Ghana.

HUGE WAIST BEADS SALE!!Inventory Clearance – Limited Time Now through November 7thMost Waist Beads Under $10ONLINE ONLY ...
10/28/2025

HUGE WAIST BEADS SALE!!

Inventory Clearance – Limited Time

Now through November 7th
Most Waist Beads Under $10
ONLINE ONLY – While Supplies Last

Celebrate beauty, culture, and meaning with authentic handmade waist beads crafted in Ghana by our artisan partner Abdul. Each strand is made with care, intention, and tradition; now available at unbeatable prices as we clear inventory for new collections!

Authentic • Fair Trade • Handmade Meaningful • Affordable • Beautiful

TREAT YOURSELF + MAKE AN IMPACT
Your purchase supports Abdul’s craft, his family, and his community in Ghana.

Shop Now: https://sankofamarket.place/collections/waist-beads

Don’t wait — once they’re gone, they’re gone!

10/22/2025

Real hands. Real stories. Real impact.

Beyond the Marketplace goes past products to honor the people who create them; artisans shaping culture, preserving heritage, and building futures with their craft.

Join us on this journey through Ghana, one story at a time. 🇬🇭🔥

https://youtube.com/?si=lT9dhWFuINAX0nPn

It’s Fair Trade Season! We’re popping up all around town this fall, bringing handcrafted, Fair Trade treasures from Ghan...
10/17/2025

It’s Fair Trade Season!

We’re popping up all around town this fall, bringing handcrafted, Fair Trade treasures from Ghana to your neighborhood!

Special Offer: All KorLeKour Jewelry will be 30% off at every event!

Upcoming Events:

Glenbard East Craft & Vendor Fair
Saturday, October 25 | 9am–3pm
Glenbard East High School Fieldhouse
1014 S. Main St., Lombard, IL

Mistletoe Mart – First Church of Lombard
Saturday, November 1 | 9am–2pm
220 South Main Street, Lombard, IL

St. Peter’s United Church of Christ – Artisan Fair Trade Mart
Saturday, November 8 |10am–4pm
125 W. Church Street, Elmhurst, IL

Fair Trade Global Market – Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church
Saturday, November 8 |9am–1pm
1234 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, IL

Each stop is a chance to shop with purpose, discover meaningful gifts made with care, tradition, and love. Your purchases uplift artisans, families, and communities across Ghana!

Samantha stopped by our booth at the Downers Grove Multicultural Festival, fell in love with our Mini Bolga Splendor Bag...
10/15/2025

Samantha stopped by our booth at the Downers Grove Multicultural Festival, fell in love with our Mini Bolga Splendor Bag, and instantly found the perfect use for it — her new knitting bag!

We love seeing our fair trade pieces woven into everyday moments like this. Functional, stylish, and made with purpose.

Hands working together, hearts beating in rhythm! This is shea butter in the making.The women of bring patience, streng...
10/04/2025

Hands working together, hearts beating in rhythm! This is shea butter in the making.

The women of bring patience, strength, and tradition to every batch, turning nature’s gift into gold for the skin.

We absolutely love it when our clients share photos in their pieces, Dr. Lawrence always radiates confidence and pride i...
09/28/2025

We absolutely love it when our clients share photos in their pieces, Dr. Lawrence always radiates confidence and pride in every look she puts together.

From bold statement jewelry to vibrant prints, she reminds us that style is not just what you wear. It’s how you shine in it!

At Ayebea’s Sankofa Marketplace, we exist to preserve tradition, empower artisans, and connect worlds.From handcrafted t...
09/19/2025

At Ayebea’s Sankofa Marketplace, we exist to preserve tradition, empower artisans, and connect worlds.

From handcrafted treasures made with heart in Ghana to immersive journeys that let you experience the culture firsthand, everything we do honors heritage while creating sustainable livelihoods.

📍 Find us at Yorktown Shopping Center in Lombard, IL
🛍 Shop online: www.sankofamarket.place
📲 Follow along: .Market.Place

Today is the FINAL day of Chicago Fair Trade’s Flash Fundraiser! We’re 75% to our $50,000 goal—and thanks to two generou...
09/18/2025

Today is the FINAL day of Chicago Fair Trade’s Flash Fundraiser! We’re 75% to our $50,000 goal—and thanks to two generous donors, every gift up to $5,000 will be DOUBLED today.

CFT helps small businesses like mine, Ayebea’s Sankofa Marketplace, thrive by connecting us to a powerful network of changemakers right here in Chicagoland.

Donate Today!
https://givebutter.com/CFT2025/georginafofana

Join me in supporting this community of fairness, culture, and impact. Every dollar makes a difference!

Donate Today!

Dr. Lawrence radiates confidence in her jacket from our Bepowso Collection. Our Collection is a movement rooted in div...
09/10/2025

Dr. Lawrence radiates confidence in her jacket from our Bepowso Collection.

Our Collection is a movement rooted in diversity, inclusion, and individuality. We celebrate everyone!

Visit our Center kiosk and see what we have in stock.

Wear BEPOWSO and embrace your identity, stand tall, and let your uniqueness shine.

We’re so excited to be part of the Tapestry Multicultural Festival in Downers Grove! Join us for an afternoon filled wit...
09/05/2025

We’re so excited to be part of the Tapestry Multicultural Festival in Downers Grove!

Join us for an afternoon filled with music, culture, and connection.

Fishel Park, 1036 Grove St., Downers Grove
Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, from 12–4 PM
Free | All ages welcome!

Bring your friends and family—let’s celebrate together!

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Lombard, IL

Opening Hours

Friday 6pm - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 9pm
Sunday 11am - 6pm

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+13312182909

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