Kazuri Eggshell Blue Ceramic Earrings

Katy — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 06:05:35 +0000

The simplicity and understated elegance of these Kazuri Eggshell Blue Ceramic Earrings speaks volumes. Made with Kazuri ceramic beads, they can take you from day to night without missing a beat.

Kenya is home of the original small and beautiful Kazuri. Fired and hand-painted by Kenyan women, the jewellery combines sophisticated design with traditional craftsmanship to reflect the true beauty of Africa.

Kazuri was set up over 30 years ago and now employs over 300 local women in the village of Karen, a few miles outside of Nairobi in Kenya. The women are given free transport to and from work, and a few of them make beads from home as well.

Price: £12.99

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Katy — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:57:00 +0000

This beautiful Ting ting ceramic bead necklace is made using round, highly polished beads, each one approximately 2cm in diameter.

Made by Kazuri Beads in Kenya. Kazuri, which means small and beautiful in Swahili, employs over 300 local women.

Every bead is shaped and painted by hand and then kiln-fired once, glazed and fired again before being strung by hand.

Many pieces take on the quirks and trademarks of the individuals who shape the beads, paint them or string them, giving them soul as well as beauty.

Available in 3 designs/colours; Safari, Neopolitan, Lizard

Size: 46cm long
Price: £29.50 + delivery
From: Fairwind

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