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Tonya | Fashion Accessory Designer

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Handcrafted (by me) #cowrieshell adorned #fashionaccessory designs. Featured On Refinery29 & Good Housekeeping. Shop with me online at link 👇🏾!

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How I Found Out That I Was Featured On Essence! It’s story time Glories. In this video I share one of the most exciting experiences in my entrepreneurial journey. Take a listen!

Thanks Kareema of @yesdarlingtea for encouraging me to share my journey! I’m also prepping my pitches for local beauty supply shops and salons. 😉

To learn more about my small batch wholesale and other services visit accentedglory.com/about.

Tonya - Founder/CEO of Accented Glory taken in Salisbury, North Carolina by @accentedglory

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I know I didn’t miss National Headband Day. AND DID! I had a reminder on my calendar and everything. 🤦🏾‍♀️

Anywho…Everyday is headband day at Accented Glory! All of my designs are created with joy and love by ME. All of my designs are adjustable and my fabric headbands are satin lined!

Tonya - Founder/CEO of Accented Glory

#nationalheadbandday #accentedglory #fashionaccessories #slowfashion #handcraftedheadbands taken in Salisbury, North Carolina by @accentedglory

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Happy National Handbag Day! NEW design on deck…Accented Glory’s leather wristlet. I’m currently wear testing it and loving it!

It’s great for quick errands or night outs. Free your hands by securing it on your arm. It’s large enough to hold all the things with an inside card holder and pocket.

This handcrafted design can be customized by choosing a leather color and fabric print for front. DM me for more details. No look is complete without great accessories!

Tonya - Founder/CEO of Accented Glory

#accentedglory #fashionaccessories #leatherwristlet #africanprint #cowrieshells taken in Salisbury, North Carolina by @accentedglory

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Guess who has a NEW retail partner…ME! 🙋🏾‍♀️ You can now purchase my cowrie shell adorned fashion accessory designs at @themercantileonmarket.

So, if you’re in the Concord, NC or surrounding areas swing by and shop with @accentedglory and other local artists. No look is complete without great accessories!

#accentedglory #fashionaccessories #cowrieshells #mercantileonmain #concordnc taken in Mercantile On Market by @accentedglory

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Better Together Vendor Market! Come out and shop with local artists.

@crafting_the_future @duppandswat @themintmuseum

#BetterTogether #CraftingTheFuture #DuppAndSwat #TheMintMuseum #CharlotteNC taken in The Mint Museum by @accentedglory

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I’m so excited to be a part of the Better Together Vendor Market hosted by @crafting_the_future and @duppandswat at @themintmuseum!

Be sure to come out and buy from local artists on SATURDAY 9/18 from 10am to 4pm. You can collect unique one-of-kind art!

Tonya - Fashion Accessory Designer

#BetterTogether #CraftingTheFuture #DuppAndSwat #TheMintMuseum #CharlotteNC taken in Charlotte, North Carolina by @accentedglory

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Hi Glories! Guess who’s a vendor at Better Together Event hosted by @crafting_the_future and @duppandswat at the @themintmuseum …ME. 🙌🏾

I’m so excited to be a part of this event on Saturday, September 19th from 10AM - 4PM. If you’re in the Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas definitely come out and support local artisans!

Tonya - Fashion Accessory Designer

#BetterTogether #CraftingTheFuture #DuppAndSwat #TheMintMuseum #CharlotteNC taken in The Mint Museum by @accentedglory

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I’m a forever learner and enjoy exploring new materials! Leather is my new bae. 🫶🏾

One reason why I love working with leather is because it’s so forgiving. If you make a slight miscalculation, often times it’s easy to correct. As a leatherwork novice, this is so refreshing.

I started making leather bags in 2024. Over the years, I’ve learned many tricks and tips of the trade. The leather work corner of YouTube University has saved me time and headaches!

RSVP to see my finished piece for “I Can Hold Your Heavy” exhibition at @dilworthartisanstation on Sept 4th at link in @icanholdyourheavy bio!

#icanholdyourheavy #whatwecarry
#invisibleweight #artfulnarrativestudio
#dilworthartisanstation taken in Dilworth Artisan Station by @accentedglory

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Meet the Artist | Tonya Cross
@accentedglory

Tonya Cross is a Fashion Accessory Designer creating handcrafted cowrie shell works of art, including handbags, jewelry, and more. Her designs have been featured by @refinery29 and @goodhousekeeping

For I Can Hold Your Heavy, Tonya explores the duality of being a creative—the reality that heaviness and peace can exist at the same time.

“When life is life’n, my creativity carries my heavy and assists me in overcoming.”

Her piece is a reflection of that experience: the way creativity can become both an outlet and a vessel for what we carry.

We can’t wait for you to experience Tonya’s story and the beautiful perspective she brings to @icanholdyourheavy. ✨

✨ ONE NIGHT ONLY | FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

📅 Friday, September 4
📍 Dilworth Artisan Station
Inside Artful Narrative Studio
2nd Floor | Suite 25-C
118 E. Kingston Ave.
Charlotte, NC 28203

🥂 Artist Reception: 4:30–5:30 PM
🎨 Open Public Art Crawl: 5:30–8:30 PM

Register FREE on Eventbrite — link in bio.

What we carry isn’t always visible.

Come explore what happens when artists give the invisible a vessel, a story, and a place to be seen.

#ICanHoldYourHeavy #MeetTheArtist #InvisibleWeight #WhatWeCarry #ArtfulNarrativeStudio CharlotteArt CharlotteArtists InteractiveArt ArtAndMentalHealth

The views and perspectives expressed in individual artworks are those of the participating artists and do not necessarily reflect the views of Artful Narrative, I Can Hold Your Heavy, its partners, sponsors, or affiliated organizations. taken in Dilworth Artisan Station by @accentedglory

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Spending this beautiful day at @cabarruscenter Flywheel! Thanks @hustle_ws for my Free Day Pass. It’s been a great change in environment to get some work done!

#coworkingspace #cabarruscenter #hustlews #smallbusinesssupport taken in Concord, North Carolina by @accentedglory

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I’ve been working behind the scenes creating my piece for “I Can Hold Your Heavy” art exhibition! It has been an amazing creative experience.

Make plans to see this immersive exhibit September 4th - 11th at Artful Narrative Studio, Dilworth Artisan Station, 118 E. Kingston Ave. Suite 25-C, Charlotte, NC 28203.

#icanholdyourheavy #whatwecarry
#invisibleweight #artfulnarrativestudio
#dilworthartisanstation ArtThatConnects taken in Dilworth Artisan Station by @accentedglory

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