Meet Minka
Nestled above the historic cane fields and factories of western Jamaica, is a small town called Grange Hill, which has produced one of the emerging fashion giants in Jamaica. She is what some would call a renegade and others a bellwether. A visionary, in more ways than one, Gillian Francis aka Minka, is one of Jamaica’s premiere designers with a promising future in world fashion domination. She is the true meaning of “likkle but tallawah”. A staunch idealist and positivist, Minka is a package of pure positive vibes. She is crocheting her way to international notoriety and is writing, volunteering, singing and chanting down Babylon as she goes. She is a savvy businesswoman, with her hands on the needle, her heart at home, and her eyes on success.
She is a self-described Jill of all Trades, a Buddhist, a Holistic Healer and a lover of life. When you speak with her, joy and passion radiate through her voice, pulling you in and energizing your own spirit. This is exactly her mission through her many creative outlets which also include making jewellery, music and vegan meals.
Her chosen natural and spiritual lifestyle, guides all that she does and creates. Her new cosmetics line, A Touch of Minka, is cruelty free, vegan, and environmentally friendly, elements she describes as being non-negotiable. On April 22, 2018 at The Pallet in Kingston, A Touch of Minka was launched to the public, “A thank you party to everyone who helped to make this possible,” she stated.
Excerpts from: https://goodnewsjamaica.tumblr.com/post/173801726380/a-touch-of-minka-the-launch-of-an-empire/amp and https://jamaicans.com/an-interview-with-crochet-couture-diva-minka/
