These elegant hand beaded necklaces are made by our group in Santiago Atitlán, on the shores of Lake Atitlán in Guatemala. Santiago is famous for indigenous weaving, embroidery, beading, and painting. The Maya beaders of Santiago earn a fair wage for their beaded work, enabling them to provide for their families and better their lives. The crafting of each piece requires expert skill and a meticulous eye for detail. The purchase of these fair trade necklaces provides Guatemalan artisans with a fair wage, literacy, and professional skills trainings.
Multi-Strand Necklace
SKU: MMS
$15.00Price
- Spice up your wardrobe with our brand new fair trade multi-strand beaded necklace. This bold statement piece comes in a variety of colors, from festive silver and gold to cool blues and greens. There is a design to fit every style! Each hand made necklace contains multiple strands of sparkling glass beads and is complete with a beaded loop closure. The multi-strand necklace, at approximately 22 inches in length, includes multiple T-closure options to allow you to adjust the necklace up to 2 inches shorter for the perfect fit. Hand beaded by Maya artisans in Guatemala, this necklace would make a special gift for women of all ages. Every purchase of this necklace helps to improve the lives of the indigenous artisans who created it, as well as the lives of their families and the economic strength of their communities.