Recycled Sari Azure Necklace, India
$ 44.00
This vibrant necklace features 3 cascading strands of metal and handmade wooden beads covered with remnants of vintage cotton saris. The beads are made of discarded wood from a local furniture company, making this a truly repurposed item. The many shades of blue are sure to add some comforting color to any outfit.
- Measures approx. 20 inches in length (longest strand).
- Recycled fabric and metal beads
- All of our products are shipped with cards containing information about fair trade and the corresponding artisan group.
Makes a stunning set with our Recycled Sari Azure Hoops, India.
ABOUT THE ARTISANS
This jewelry is handmade by talented artisans in a fair trade cooperative in India. The women are not only paid fair wages, but can work from home or bring their children to work, which makes facilitates earning capacity. The jewelry is designed to combine traditional techniques with contemporary designs, supporting their cultural heritage and creative expression. The artisans, whom were struggling to find consistent work prior to the creation of the cooperative, have seen standard of living improve significantly.
