Gorgeous fairtrade stripey bangle direct from the markets of Rajastan.
Diameter: 7 cm
This item is supplied by Nomads Clothing, a highly ethical company who buy from established manufacturers in India, accept the price requested and pay in advance to enable suppliers to pay their workers on time without borrowing money. Profits from the clothing go straight to the primary source and are not gained by middle men or contractors. The factories are personally inspected on a regular basis and all employees are paid fairly for their work.
Lovely bracelet made of pink crystal beads on a string with a feature flower in the middle.
This item is made by Tara Projects who work in and around Delhi, helping to generate steady work and income for home-based craftsmen by creating opportunities for them to market and sell their goods.
Lovely pink bracelet made from square tagua seeds.
Size - 6 cm internal diameter (approx)
This pink bracelet is made of tagua nuts from the tagua palm. When picked and left to dry for three months, the tagua nuts become very hard and dense with a similar structure to ivory. In one year the tagua palm produces the same amount of 'ivory' as one female elephant. In addition to protecting animals, tagua products help to preserve tropical rainforests by providing a sustainable income for the local population.
We sourced this item direct from Otavalo in Ecuador through a company called Latin Colours. The artisans are known personally to us and we ensure they have suitable pay and working conditions.
Please note, due to the natural, handmade nature of this product, patterns will vary slightly.
We love this stuff! The fruit of the tagua palm becomes like ivory when left to harden and can be carved, dyed and polished into gorgeous jewellery like this bracelet. In this range the tagua has been cut into discs and combined with ribbon to give it a very contemporary look.
See also the matching necklace and earrings.
This item is made by Achkiy.Since 1995, Achkiy has been working to bring light and hope to some of Peru’s most impoverished communities. From the rubbish tips in the north of Lima to the shanty towns in the south, Achkiy has been training resourceful women to make high quality jewellery for a non-poverty wage.
