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Lariat Necklace Leather and African Kazuri Beads Green and Tan

This handcrafted lariat necklace is made of tan African Kazuri clay beads with wisps of greens and black. The beads are strung on a coordinating green colored double leather matching cord. A hammered silver plated disc adjusts the length. Pearls of green and cream along with a dragonfly charm dangle from the bottom focal bead.

19 inches in length with a hook and eye closure.

History of Kazuri Beads

In 1975, Lady Susan Wood set up a fledging business making beads in a small shed in her back garden. She started by hiring two disadvantaged women, and quickly realized that there were many more women who were in need of jobs and so Kazuri Beads was created and began its long and successful journey as a help center for the needy women especially single mothers who had no other source of income. In 1988 Kazuri became a factory and expanded hugely with over 120 women and men. Here women are trained and apply their skills to produce these unique and beautiful beads and jewelry. The beads are made with clay from the Mt Kenya area thus giving them authenticity to their craft. The factory acts as a social gathering with the hum of voices continuing throughout the day. With unemployment so high, one jobholder often ends up providing for an "extended family" of 20 or more. Kazuri is a member of the Fair Trade Act

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Proudly Handmade in the USA