Patoo (Owl)

Patoo (Owl) is Jamaica’s brown owl, it is a symbol of wisdom. These beautiful and mysterious nocturnal creatures are able to see at nigh and into worlds we are not able to see. In Greek mythology when the goddess Athena went into battle she would have her owl with her, he was able to see her blindspots and alert her to danger.

Material: Job's Tears, Metal Alloy

Care: Wash with liquid soap then air or sun dry

Made by persons with disabilities

More than just beads, Kristie Stephenson, Story & Myth’s founder, has carefully crafted the line to uplift and empower its wearers. Each bead symbolises inspiration, strength, hope and faith, with the aim to inspire those adorned by them to rise above fears, setbacks and life’s inevitable challenges.

​A strong believer in the metaphoric power of a culture’s longstanding stories passed down from generation to generation, Kristie often shares folklore and ancient mythology to illustrate truths around self-empowerment, inner strength and divine protection, as well as calls for a collective push towards a more socially and environmentally conscious community. This belief in the potency of cultural tales is what sparked the creation of the line’s Story & Myth name.