Description
Item specifics
● Condition : New
● Handmade : Yes
● Country/Region of Manufacture : Kenya
● Culture : African
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We are pleased to offer these beautiful African beaded earrings Each pair of earrings is as unique as the people who make them. Rarely are any two exactly alike, so on multiple quantity listings there may be some slight variation from the photo. Photo is of a typical pair of earrings in this color & design. Disk size is 1.25 " in diameter and the earrings have an overall hanging length of 2.25" with the ear wires. Lightweight and fun to wear! Earrings are flat and have a depth of approx 1/8" and are open in the center. stainless steel wire hooks Beadwork is done with size 11/0 glass seed beads and wire. The bead colors are: Opaque black, brown & white Your purchase helps in conserving natural resources and wildlife through self-governed, community-owned Conservancies and sustainable, social and ethical enterprise. Earrings are attached to a paper card which states: " By purchasing this design, you are investing directly to secure a sustainable future for areas of northern Kenya -for wildlife, for people, and for the environment" and goes on to tell more about this great sustainable project. (see below for more info) WHY IT WORKS Women are earning. Wildlife and environments are thriving because community Conservancies to organize Women’s Groups and provide the training, resources and support the women need to participate in community-to-market value chain. Since 2005, participants have grown to include over 1000 women in 135 self-governed Women’s Groups, all earning increasing incomes through this network. This income enables the women to survive and improve their families’ lives, without resorting to environmentally damaging activities such as charcoal production, or overburdening their fragile grasslands with sheep and goats. When women have reliable incomes which are independent of unpredictable rainfall, communities and wildlife are able to thrive – together. HOW IT WORKS This endeavor is an enterprise, not a charity. It operates with deep respect for tradition in a contemporary world. These beaded products come from individual artisans, self-governed women’s groups and meaningful community relationships – not factories. The women who make these beaded products are involved in refining product quality and design, improving their skills and building group leadership. These products not only embody the integrity of the artisans who make them, but also help support the survival of the wildlife who depend on them. shipping is for within USA only International buyers: S&H does not include any taxes or duties that may be owed to the destination country. Those (if any) are assessed to the receiver and are buyers responsibility to pay when taking delivery of parcel. On Feb-01-16 at 12:29:12 PST, seller added the following information:
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