Burgundy Bead Necklace

Swooping chains come together with burgundy beads creating a stylish and simple statement necklace. Artisans with Asha Handicrafts made this necklace. Translating from Sanskrit to mean "hope" Asha helps provide opportunities for disadvantaged artisans in India.

Details:

• 22 inches long
• Made with metal chains and glass beads
• Handcrafted by artisans in India

About Ten Thousand Villages
For more than 60 years, Ten Thousand Villages has served as a fair trade retailer, working with more than 130 artisan groups from nearly 40 countries. It has pioneered the fair trade industry to help break the cycle of poverty.

The non-profit social enterprise:

• Pays a fair price;
• Creates long-term partnerships with artisan groups;
• Makes sure artisans have good working conditions;
• Collaborates with designers to produce trend pieces that incorporate traditional craftmanship;
• Emphasizes using recycled or renewable materials;
• Empowers to help create change for the artisans, their communities, and their families.

Photo: © Courtesy of Ten Thousand Villages