Artisans in Kenya handcrafted this necklace that features shiny droplets and discs assembled together to create a beautiful piece of art. Kenya's Bombolulu workshops, which crafted this necklace, employs disabled artisans, providing them an opportunity for steady employment.
Details:
- 18 inches long
- Handcrafted by artisans in Kenya
- Made with silver-plated brass
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