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Red Kazuri Earring & Necklace Set

Katy — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:51:31 +0000

Be bold with this bright Red Kazuri Earring & Necklace Set. Made by women in Kenya, every bead is shaped and painted by hand, making each piece of jewellery unique and original.

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 get free transport to and from work, and a few of them make beads from home as well.

The necklace measures approx 18in from end to end.

Price: £29.99

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Multi Metallic Bangle Bracelet Set

Katy — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:23:59 +0000

Get triple the amount of arm candy with this Multi Metallic Bangle Bracelet Set, featuring three softly textured metal bracelets which exude sophistication.

These bold bangles will match every outfit, every handbag and every shoe colour, wear as a set for full on metallic shine or individually to accent your outtift.

A wonderful gift or great as a stocking filler. Presented in golden, silver and bronze metallic colours with a subtly-textured hammered effect. Diameter 7.5cm.

Price: £12.99

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Blue Celestia Stone Silver Necklace

Katy — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:11:51 +0000

Subtle and sophisticated, this Blue Celestia Stone Silver Necklace features a delicate, pale blue, square stone mounted in silver, on a silver chain.

The necklace is made in Peru by Allpa, an organisation which helps to provide livelihoods for families in craft production.

Allpa (a Quechua Indian word that means ‘earth’) works with families across Peru, including people living in the Amazon rainforest area. For most of these people, craft production is their only source of income.

Price: £19.99

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Wright & Teague Silver Yoni Earrings

Katy — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 06:08:07 +0000

These gorgeous Wright & Teague Silver Yoni Earrings are made from silver, hallmarked and individually hand finished by Wright & Teague. Exclusively designed for Oxfam by the cult London jewellery designers with meticulous attention to detail.

The whole collection was produced under Fair Trade conditions by Noah’s Ark in India. An amazing present and great addition to any outfit, a pair of stunning silver earrings with delicate Yoni pendant droplet.

Noah’s Ark was founded in Moradabad, India before the concept of Fair Trade existed. Their objective was to eliminate exporters taking advantage of artisans and their crafts. They provide regular employment for 300 people and run evening schools for children.

Price: £29.99

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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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Modern Glass Oblong Earrings

Katy — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:49:46 +0000

These Modern Glass Oblong Earrings for pierced ears have a deep chocolate coloured modern asymmetric design on each warm golden rectangle of fused glass.

Sure to become a modern classic and perfect to pair with the matching wire choker with single matching pendant.

Made for Comparte by Maritza Quintero in a small workshop in the hills of Valparaiso, Chile. Maritza has been working with Comparte for six years, during which time she has seen a great increase in her sales and has also improved her standard of living.

Price: £9.99

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One Strand Coin Necklace

Katy — Fri, 01 May 2009 06:18:45 +0000

This stunning One strand coin necklace is inspired by an African tribe, the Dinka. The links are handmade by melting down coins no longer in circulation.

Semi-precious turquoise stones and glass beads have then been combined to make this uniquely contemporary jewellery.

Made by the Youth Empowering Youth Outreach program (YEYO) which works with young people in Cape Town, South Africa, to empower them through working with arts and crafts.

The necklace has extra links so that the length can be adjusted slightly. There is a bracelet to match (available separately).

Size: 42cm long
Price: £29.00 + delivery
From: Fairwind

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Chunky Multicoloured Bead Necklace

Katy — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:37:20 +0000

This bright Chunky multicoloured bead necklace is made with large multicoloured beads separated by smaller black beads. The large beads are 2-3cm in diameter.

Made by Touch of India, based in New Dehli, who carry out much of their work with minorties and produce accessories with an unusual combination of embroidery, patchwork, buttons and beads.

They use recycled textiles and saris to make a great range of high quality accessories that not only support the local women and their families, but also keep their traditional patchwork skills alive and thriving.

There is a matching bracelet (available separately).

Size: 45cm long
Price: £12.00 + delivery
From: Fairwind

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Ting Ting Ceramic Bead Necklace

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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Munique 'Modern Man' Earrings

Katy — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:37:25 +0000

These ‘Modern Man’ Earrings from Munique are exquisitely handcrafted in copper and brass, designed to reflect an ethnic motif. The design encaptures modern tribal ethnicity.

Munique brings you unique, quality handcrafted fashion and accessories from artisans around the world. The exotic designs communicate rarity and really say something about the wearer.

The “Modern Man” design is also available in bracelets and pendants.

Size: N/A
Price: £15.00 + delivery
From: Get Ethical

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