$120.00 $12.00
A 32-inch beaded necklace with both 14k gold-filled and white glass beads from Maasai craftswomen
We love the delicate and feminine look of this necklace and the story of the Maasai women who craft it. Made mostly with white glass beads, this necklace, filled with 14k gold, includes two tiny bars of turquoise and a selection of 24k gold plated and glass beads. It’s tranquil and serene with a modern aesthetic.
Unlike the Maasai in Kenya who adorn their warriors in bright colors, the Maasai tribe in Tanzania, where this necklace and the rest of the collection are crafted, rely heavily on white as the theme of their tribal aesthetic. This piece is handcrafted using traditional methods and preserving the heritage of the Maasai, and also with great regard to the environment, sustainability and fair trade practices. These jewelry pieces translate into empowerment and an economic boost for this group of people in Tanzania.
Sidai means good or beautiful in the Maasai tribal language, Maa. Sidai Designs is a socially driven enterprise with a workshop based in Arusha in Northern Tanzania that employs more than 50 Maasai women. The company creates contemporary luxury beaded jewelry, based on traditional Maasai beading techniques and artistry. Founded in 2011 as a non-profit, Sidai Designs supports Tanzanian Maasai women by providing economic empowerment, fair wages and by using fair trade practices. Sidai Designs is passionate in its mission to overcome poverty and improve women’s social standing; it also provides tremendous hope and a sense of purpose.
Turquoise
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