Dequa Designs' founder has been crocheting with her mother and grandmother for as long as she can remember, creating blankets, hats, and scarves for friends and family alike. It was the art of crocheting in the round with beads—a skill her grandmother taught her—that fascinated her the most. After many hours of learning and experimenting with different beads, she developed a unique style, and Dequa Designs was born. Each piece reflects the time and dedication invested, bringing back memories of humble family beginnings and the skills taught at an early age.

For Dequa, the dream of creating and selling her art has been a lifelong journey. She carefully considers how each design will look and where it will be worn. Every piece is a testament to perfection, with history and generations of talent woven into every threaded bead. For her, the concrete, repetitive nature of this work frees the imagination for design, allowing for happy accidents and moments of grace to influence the finished product.

Dequa is inspired by the quote, "Creativity is intelligence having fun," by Albert Einstein. This quote perfectly encapsulates her approach to her craft, blending creativity with skill to produce beautiful, unique pieces.

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After years of dedicated practice, Dequa has discovered that working with different bead shapes and colors yields the most elegant results. "From the beginning, the process of transforming string into fabric has struck me as magical. Over the years, that magical process has guided me, turning a simple hobby into a profound art form." She has immersed herself in various techniques and designs, cultivating a unique yet globally inspired style. Each piece is meticulously hand-designed and crafted by Dequa in her home studio in Florida. Her passion for learning continues as she explores new techniques and showcases her work at tradeshows and galleries in the area.