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African beaded necklace , Zulu necklace , Multistrand necklace , Colorful necklace, Mothers day gift
Read moreAfrican beaded necklace , Zulu necklace , Multistrand necklace , Colorful necklace, Mothers day gift
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African beaded necklace , Zulu necklace , Multistrand necklace , Colorful necklace, Mothers day gift
Read moreAfrican beaded necklace , Zulu necklace , Multistrand necklace , Colorful necklace, Mothers day gift
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Read moreHandmade by artisans in Kenya using traditional methods passed down through the generations, these necklaces are great for men or women. The chain is crafted from leather with a brass closure. The “tooth” is carved from ethically-sourced, sanitized animal bone
Product Features:
Handcrafted and designed in beautiful styles, unique details on each piece. Because of the hand-carved and hand-painted beauty of each piece, no two are identical.
Naturally water and stain resistant
Socially responsible goods that is empowering to consumers to purchase according to their values and help alleviate poverty. Fair trade is so much more than a product assortment. It’s about safe workplaces, fair wages + community investment for factory employees.
Made from ethically sourced animal bones that would have otherwise been discarded.
Each piece is approximately 8-inches long -
Read moreHandmade by artisans in Kenya using traditional methods passed down through the generations, these necklaces are great for men or women. The chain is crafted from leather with a brass closure. The “tooth” is carved from ethically-sourced, sanitized animal bone
Product Features:
Handcrafted and designed in beautiful styles, unique details on each piece. Because of the hand-carved and hand-painted beauty of each piece, no two are identical.
Naturally water and stain resistant
Socially responsible goods that is empowering to consumers to purchase according to their values and help alleviate poverty. Fair trade is so much more than a product assortment. It’s about safe workplaces, fair wages + community investment for factory employees.
Made from ethically sourced animal bones that would have otherwise been discarded.
Each piece is approximately 8-inches long -
Read moreHandmade by artisans in Kenya using traditional methods passed down through the generations, these necklaces are great for men or women. The chain is crafted from leather with a brass closure. The “tooth” is carved from ethically-sourced, sanitized animal bone
Product Features:
Handcrafted and designed in beautiful styles, unique details on each piece. Because of the hand-carved and hand-painted beauty of each piece, no two are identical.
Naturally water and stain resistant
Socially responsible goods that is empowering to consumers to purchase according to their values and help alleviate poverty. Fair trade is so much more than a product assortment. It’s about safe workplaces, fair wages + community investment for factory employees.
Made from ethically sourced animal bones that would have otherwise been discarded.
Each piece is approximately 8-inches long -
Read moreThe Leakey Collection’s Calypso Multi-Strand Necklace offers a colorful combination of 16 Zulugrass strands in marine-inspired blue and green tones. Each necklace features beautiful fallen acacia wood beads and is strung on a black satin cord that can be adjusted to lengthen or shorten the necklace’s drape.
Zulugrass strands are made from sustainable, natural grass beads by rural Maasai women in Kenya. The richly hued grass is dyed with colorfast, low-impact dyes and interspersed with hand-blown Czech glass.
A matching bracelet is also available.
Dimensions: 33″ total length (adjustable)
Crafted from: Zulugrass, glass beads, elastic, acacia wood
Made in: Kenya
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Read moreThe Leakey Collection’s Cinnabar Multi-Strand Necklace offers a colorful combination of 16 Zulugrass strands in a beautiful representation of cinnabar’s pink, ochre and brown tones. Each necklace features beautiful fallen acacia wood beads and is strung on a black satin cord that can be adjusted to lengthen or shorten the necklace’s drape.
Zulugrass strands are made from sustainable, natural grass beads by rural Maasai women in Kenya. The richly hued grass is dyed with colorfast, low-impact dyes and interspersed with hand-blown Czech glass.
A matching bracelet is also available.
Dimensions: 33″ total length (adjustable)
Crafted from: Zulugrass, glass beads, elastic, acacia wood
Made in: Kenya
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Read moreWhile Zambia is known for its copper export, little of the nation’s resource is utilized by local artisans. The women of F.R.E.E (Foundation for the Realization of Economic Empowerment) are changing that. Using copper recycled from used water heaters and wire, as well as silver mined up-country, young self-taught Zambian women are defying gender norms as metalsmiths. F.R.E.E. Woman jewelry showcases modern Zambian skill in eye-catching wearable art.
Sold singly. A matching bracelet and earrings are available. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions: 2.5″W x 15″H (total height), 10″ drop
Crafted from: Copper
Made in: Zambia
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Read moreWhile Zambia is known for its copper export, little of the nation’s resource is utilized by local artisans. The women of F.R.E.E (Foundation for the Realization of Economic Empowerment) are changing that. Using copper recycled from used water heaters and wire, as well as silver mined up-country, young self-taught Zambian women are defying gender norms as metalsmiths. F.R.E.E. Woman jewelry showcases modern Zambian skill in eye-catching wearable art.
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions: 4.5″W x 9″H (total height)
Crafted from: Copper
Made in: Zambia
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Read moreThe talented self-taught young Zambian women working as F.R.E.E. (Foundation for the Realization of Economic Empowerment) use copper recycled from used water heaters and wire to handcraft iconic jewelry (even the delicate chain is handmade). When allowed to return to work during the pandemic, the women crafted a short-run series of copper jewelry inspired by the need to stay together even when apart.
Sold singly. A matching set of earrings is available. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions:
Crafted from: Copper
Made in: Zambia
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Read moreThe talented self-taught young Zambian women working as F.R.E.E. (Foundation for the Realization of Economic Empowerment) use copper recycled from used water heaters and wire to handcraft iconic jewelry (even the delicate chain is handmade). When allowed to return to work during the pandemic, the women crafted a short-run series of copper jewelry inspired by the need to stay together even when apart.
Sold singly. A matching set of earrings is available. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions:
Crafted from: Copper
Made in: Zambia
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Read moreThe talented self-taught young Zambian women working as F.R.E.E. (Foundation for the Realization of Economic Empowerment) use copper recycled from used water heaters and wire to handcraft iconic jewelry (even the delicate chain is handmade). When allowed to return to work during the pandemic, the women crafted a short-run series of copper jewelry inspired by the need to stay together even when apart.
Sold singly. A matching set of earrings is available. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions:
Crafted from: Copper
Made in: Zambia
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Read moreWhile Zambia is known for its copper export, little of the nation’s resource is utilized by local artisans. The women of F.R.E.E (Foundation for the Realization of Economic Empowerment) are changing that. Using copper recycled from used water heaters and wire, as well as silver mined up-country, young self-taught Zambian women are defying gender norms as metalsmiths. F.R.E.E. Woman jewelry showcases modern Zambian skill in eye-catching wearable art.
Sold singly. Matching earrings are available. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions: 2.5″W x 15″H (total height), 10″ drop
Crafted from: Copper
Made in: Zambia
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Read moreHandmade by Maasai women in Kenya, this illusion necklace features brightly colored stones with Maasai bead accents, creating the perfect summertime accessory! Each necklace is totally unique – so no two are exactly alike!
Measures 18″ – 20″
Barrel claspMaasai beadwork embodies the whole of Maasai culture representing beauty, strength, tradition, warriorhood, social status and their deep love and devotion for their cattle. The age old artform is practiced by women of the village who learn from their mothers, who learned from their mothers. The women take small glass beads that are laid out on trays and string onto clear threading. From here the designs and beauty explode to create bracelets, earrings, and necklaces.
Did you know each color has a symbolic meaning for the tribe?
Red stands for bravery, unity and blood. The red is for the slaughtered cow.
White is for the peace, purity and health.
Blue, signifies the energy and the sky. They believe that with the rainfall it is able to feed their cattle’s and provide proper infrastructure for them.
Orange and Yellow reflect hospitality. Visitors are served cow’s milk from orange gourds.
Green like the earth symbolizes health and land.
Black represents the people and the struggles they endure.All jewelry is crafted by women of the Maasai tribe in rural Kenya. Fair Trade.
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Read moreHandmade by Maasai women in Kenya, this illusion necklace features brightly colored stones with Maasai bead accents, creating the perfect summertime accessory! Each necklace is totally unique – so no two are exactly alike!
Measures 18″ – 20″
Barrel claspMaasai beadwork embodies the whole of Maasai culture representing beauty, strength, tradition, warriorhood, social status and their deep love and devotion for their cattle. The age old artform is practiced by women of the village who learn from their mothers, who learned from their mothers. The women take small glass beads that are laid out on trays and string onto clear threading. From here the designs and beauty explode to create bracelets, earrings, and necklaces.
Did you know each color has a symbolic meaning for the tribe?
Red stands for bravery, unity and blood. The red is for the slaughtered cow.
White is for the peace, purity and health.
Blue, signifies the energy and the sky. They believe that with the rainfall it is able to feed their cattle’s and provide proper infrastructure for them.
Orange and Yellow reflect hospitality. Visitors are served cow’s milk from orange gourds.
Green like the earth symbolizes health and land.
Black represents the people and the struggles they endure.All jewelry is crafted by women of the Maasai tribe in rural Kenya. Fair Trade.
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Read moreHandmade by Maasai women in Kenya, this illusion necklace features brightly colored stones with Maasai bead accents, creating the perfect summertime accessory! Each necklace is totally unique – so no two are exactly alike!
Measures 18″ – 20″
Barrel claspMaasai beadwork embodies the whole of Maasai culture representing beauty, strength, tradition, warriorhood, social status and their deep love and devotion for their cattle. The age old artform is practiced by women of the village who learn from their mothers, who learned from their mothers. The women take small glass beads that are laid out on trays and string onto clear threading. From here the designs and beauty explode to create bracelets, earrings, and necklaces.
Did you know each color has a symbolic meaning for the tribe?
Red stands for bravery, unity and blood. The red is for the slaughtered cow.
White is for the peace, purity and health.
Blue, signifies the energy and the sky. They believe that with the rainfall it is able to feed their cattle’s and provide proper infrastructure for them.
Orange and Yellow reflect hospitality. Visitors are served cow’s milk from orange gourds.
Green like the earth symbolizes health and land.
Black represents the people and the struggles they endure.All jewelry is crafted by women of the Maasai tribe in rural Kenya. Fair Trade.
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Read moreHandmade by Maasai women in Kenya, this illusion necklace features brightly colored stones with Maasai bead accents, creating the perfect summertime accessory! Each necklace is totally unique – so no two are exactly alike!
Measures 18″ – 20″
Barrel claspMaasai beadwork embodies the whole of Maasai culture representing beauty, strength, tradition, warriorhood, social status and their deep love and devotion for their cattle. The age old artform is practiced by women of the village who learn from their mothers, who learned from their mothers. The women take small glass beads that are laid out on trays and string onto clear threading. From here the designs and beauty explode to create bracelets, earrings, and necklaces.
Did you know each color has a symbolic meaning for the tribe?
Red stands for bravery, unity and blood. The red is for the slaughtered cow.
White is for the peace, purity and health.
Blue, signifies the energy and the sky. They believe that with the rainfall it is able to feed their cattle’s and provide proper infrastructure for them.
Orange and Yellow reflect hospitality. Visitors are served cow’s milk from orange gourds.
Green like the earth symbolizes health and land.
Black represents the people and the struggles they endure.All jewelry is crafted by women of the Maasai tribe in rural Kenya. Fair Trade.
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Read moreGhanaian artisans create this buttery yellow necklace by stringing thousands of vulcanite vinyl “phono” discs from Togo with recycled powder glass beads onto strong cords. The combination of colors makes an eye-catching accessory!
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions: 17″ from end to end, 6″ drop
Crafted from: Glass, plastic, string, metal
Made in: Ghana
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Read moreThe Leakey Collection’s Hydrangea Multi-Strand Necklace offers a colorful combination of 16 Zulugrass strands in lovely violet and blue tones. Each necklace features beautiful fallen acacia wood beads and is strung on a black satin cord that can be adjusted to lengthen or shorten the necklace’s drape.
Zulugrass strands are made from sustainable, natural grass beads by rural Maasai women in Kenya. The richly hued grass is dyed with colorfast, low-impact dyes and interspersed with hand-blown Czech glass.
A matching bracelet is also available.
Dimensions: 33″ total length (adjustable)
Crafted from: Zulugrass, glass beads, elastic, acacia wood
Made in: Kenya
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Read moreKenyan artisans fashion silver wire with intricate curls and loops to create this stylish pendant necklace. The pendant hangs from a fiber cord that is dressed up with wire swirls and beads.
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each may vary slightly.
Dimensions: 25″L from end to end, 14″ drop
Crafted from: Wire, cotton cord
Made in: Kenya
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Read moreThese highly unusual handcrafted jewelry displays are welded from recycled metal, nuts and bolts. The arms extend to hold many bracelets, necklaces or small hanging items, and can be removed for shipping and storage.
Sold singly. Three sizes available.
Dimensions:
Small: 14″L x 4″W x 15″H
Medium: 22″L x 4.5″W x 20″H
Large: 24″L x 4.5″W x 21″HCrafted from: Recycled metal
Made in: Kenya
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Read moreMaasai wedding necklace, African wedding jewelry, African necklace for women,Christmas gift necklace, Valentine necklace gift for he
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Read moreThis multi-strand bead necklace is made by hand by the Maasai women in Kenya. No two are exactly alike, making each piece a truly unique work of art!
Approximately 22-inches long.
Maasai beadwork embodies the whole of Maasai culture representing beauty, strength, tradition, warriorhood, social status and their deep love and devotion for their cattle. The age old artform is practiced by women of the village who learn from their mothers, who learned from their mothers. The women take small glass beads that are laid out on trays and string onto clear threading. From here the designs and beauty explode to create bracelets, earrings, and necklaces.
Did you know each color has a symbolic meaning for the tribe?
Red stands for bravery, unity and blood. The red is for the slaughtered cow.
White is for the peace, purity and health.
Blue, signifies the energy and the sky. They believe that with the rainfall it is able to feed their cattle’s and provide proper infrastructure for them.
Orange and Yellow reflect hospitality. Visitors are served cow’s milk from orange gourds.
Green like the earth symbolizes health and land.
Black represents the people and the struggles they endure.All jewelry is crafted by women of the Maasai tribe in rural Kenya. Fair Trade.
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Read moreThis multi-strand bead necklace is made by hand by the Maasai women in Kenya. No two are exactly alike, making each piece a truly unique work of art!
Approximately 22-inches long.
Maasai beadwork embodies the whole of Maasai culture representing beauty, strength, tradition, warriorhood, social status and their deep love and devotion for their cattle. The age old artform is practiced by women of the village who learn from their mothers, who learned from their mothers. The women take small glass beads that are laid out on trays and string onto clear threading. From here the designs and beauty explode to create bracelets, earrings, and necklaces.
Did you know each color has a symbolic meaning for the tribe?
Red stands for bravery, unity and blood. The red is for the slaughtered cow.
White is for the peace, purity and health.
Blue, signifies the energy and the sky. They believe that with the rainfall it is able to feed their cattle’s and provide proper infrastructure for them.
Orange and Yellow reflect hospitality. Visitors are served cow’s milk from orange gourds.
Green like the earth symbolizes health and land.
Black represents the people and the struggles they endure.All jewelry is crafted by women of the Maasai tribe in rural Kenya. Fair Trade.
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Read moreKenyan artisans create our stunning Onyesha necklace from shimmering brass. Lightweight and adaptable, this beautiful adornment showcases modern Kenyan artistry and style.
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each may vary slightly.
Dimensions: 17.25″ total circumference, diameter 5.5″
Crafted from: Brass
Made in: Kenya
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Read moreGhanaian artisans create this vibrant necklace by stringing thousands of colorful vulcanite vinyl discs from Togo with recycled powder glass beads onto strong cords. The combination of colors makes an eye-catching accessory!
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions: 19″L from end to end (7″ drop)
Crafted from: Glass, plastic, brass, string, metal
Made in: Ghana
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Read moreThe Leakey Collection’s Potpourri Multi-Strand Necklace offers a colorful combination of 16 Zulugrass strands in rainbow tones. Each necklace features beautiful fallen acacia wood beads and is strung on a black satin cord that can be adjusted to lengthen or shorten the necklace’s drape.
Zulugrass strands are made from sustainable, natural grass beads by rural Maasai women in Kenya. The richly hued grass is dyed with colorfast, low-impact dyes and interspersed with hand-blown Czech glass.
A matching bracelet is also available.
Dimensions: 33″ total length (can be adjusted)
Crafted from: Zulugrass, glass beads, elastic, acacia wood
Made in: Kenya
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Read moreThe Leakey Collection’s Rise Up?multi-strand cause necklace features 16 Zulugrass strands in?black, and?lustrous glass beads. Each necklace includes beautiful fallen acacia wood beads and is strung on a black satin cord that can be adjusted to lengthen or shorten the necklace’s drape.
The Leakey Collection donates a portion of profits to helping Maasai girl graduates attain higher education. Buying Zulugrass “Rise Up” strands show solidarity for encouraging strong, educated Maasai women from childhood to adulthood.
Zulugrass strands are made from sustainable, natural grass beads by rural Maasai women in Kenya. The richly hued grass is dyed with colorfast, low-impact dyes and interspersed with hand-blown Czech glass.
A matching bracelet is also available.
Dimensions: 33″ total length (adjustable)
Crafted from: Zulugrass, glass beads, elastic, acacia wood
Made in: Kenya
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Read moreThe Leakey Collection’s Sky Multi-Strand Necklace offers a colorful combination of 16 Zulugrass strands in cool blue and sand tones. Each necklace features beautiful fallen acacia wood beads and is strung on a black satin cord that can be adjusted to lengthen or shorten the necklace’s drape.
Zulugrass strands are made from sustainable, natural grass beads by rural Maasai women in Kenya. The richly hued grass is dyed with colorfast, low-impact dyes and interspersed with hand-blown Czech glass.
A matching bracelet is also available.
Dimensions: 33″ total length (adjustable)
Crafted from: Zulugrass, glass beads, elastic, acacia wood
Made in: Kenya
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Read moreThis striking necklace is handcrafted by talented Ghanaian women from patterned Krobo powder glass beads and thousands of vinyl “phono” discs. Strung onto sturdy cord and finished with an easy S-hook closure, the necklaces triple strands hang beautifully together.
Sold singly. A matching bracelet is also available. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions: 16″ from end to end, 5.5″ drop
Crafted from: Glass, plastic, string, metal
Made in: Ghana
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Read moreThe Leakey Collection’s Watamu Multi-Strand Necklace offers a colorful combination of 16 Zulugrass strands that reflect the cool tones of one of Kenya’s beautiful coastal destinations. Each necklace features beautiful fallen acacia wood beads and is strung on a black satin cord that can be adjusted to lengthen or shorten the necklace’s drape.
Zulugrass strands are made from sustainable, natural grass beads by rural Maasai women in Kenya. The richly hued grass is dyed with colorfast, low-impact dyes and interspersed with hand-blown Czech glass.
A matching bracelet is also available.
Dimensions: 33″ total length (can be adjusted)
Crafted from: Zulugrass, glass beads, satin cord, acacia wood
Made in: Kenya
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Read moreThe Leakey Collection’s Women Owned multi-strand cause necklace features a vibrant combination of 16 Zulugrass strands in pink and red. Each necklace includes beautiful fallen acacia wood beads and is strung on a black satin cord that can be adjusted to lengthen or shorten the necklace’s drape.
The Leakey Collection donates a portion of the sale of this bracelet to the costs of starting and running a women-owned dairy. Buying Zulugrass Women Owned bracelets directly supports the entrepreneurship of rural Maasai women.
Zulugrass strands are made from sustainable, natural grass beads by rural Maasai women in Kenya. The richly hued grass is dyed with colorfast, low-impact dyes and interspersed with hand-blown Czech glass.
A matching bracelet is also available.
Dimensions: 33″ total length (adjustable)
Crafted from: Zulugrass, glass beads, elastic, acacia wood
Made in: Kenya
