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'Kasapa' - Handmade African Wood Pendant Necklace

Depicted vertically the image on this pendant symbolizes closed lips. Though lips are meant for talking speech must be seasoned believes Ralph Ashong making reference to the Akan saying Kasapa (seasoned speech). The image is colored with a clay... more

LuvMyJewelry Wood Jasper Stone Tag in 14K Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver - Gold

This Tag from the LMJ Origin Collection pays homage to Mother Earth's beauty and fuses elegance into modern design. This tag is beautifully presented with the inspirational poem, "Origin", written by the LMJ Founder & CEO. Note: This piece is handmade... more

Glorious You in Red,'Hand Made Beaded Wood Multi-Strand Necklace'

Create a bold impression with the thick strands of bright red beads on Sumalee Nawakul's necklace. The artisan uses waxed polyester cord to hand thread 12 strands of littleleaf boxwood beads which fasten with a charming button clasp. more

Elephant Shadow,'Hand Made Indian Floral Wood Pendant Necklace'

Chander Kant masterfully carves the pendant on this necklace from a single piece of kadam wood. Kant reveals the shadow of an elephant within the pendant, behind the florid openwork known in India as jali. more

Sapphire Emotion,'Sapphire Rose Pendant Necklace Handmade from Eucalyptus Wood'

Drawing inspiration from roses and their stunning appearance, Brazil's Claudia Castelao crafts a bewitching eucalyptus wood pendant in a sapphire tone, perfect for a glamorous style. After finishing the centerpiece, Claudia sets the flower over a round... more

Honey Feeling,'Honey Rose Pendant Necklace Handmade from Eucalyptus Wood'

Roses inspire Brazil's Claudia Castelao with their lovely appearance, motivating the artisan to craft a sublime eucalyptus wood pendant in a honey hue. After finishing the centerpiece, Claudia sets the flower over a round bone base, using a Zamac loop... more

Village Love,'Handmade Sese Wood Beaded Pendant Necklace from Ghana'

Designed by Ghanaian artisan Esther Darko, this loving necklace features beads of sese wood that circle the neck, centered by three spherical pendants. A brass clasp completes this striking accessory. more

Elorm,'Handmade Eco-Smart Recycled Glass Bead Necklace from Ghana'

Each recycled glass bead shines with Artisan Salome Korkor Kpokli's hope for her community as she trains others to become artisans and gain opportunities. Salome arranges sese wood and recycled glass beads along this necklace named Elorm , from the Ewe... more

Tortoise,'Handmade Agate and Ebony Wood Necklace with Tortoise Pendant'

Working with black and brown beads crafted from agate and bamboo, this stunning beaded necklace is the work of Anna Yawson. A tortoise pendant carved from ebony wood makes it a playful addition to any outfit. Because natural wood is used, the grain and... more

Sleepy Gecko,'Handmade Suar Wood Gecko Back Scratcher from Bali'

Combining form and function to create something that is unique and timeless, artisan Nengah Sudarsana hand-carves this charming back scratcher from native suar wood. First employed by the ancient Chinese, back scratchers are a practical tool that have... more

Blessed Mary,'Handmade Amethyst and Sterling Silver Rosary Y-Necklace'

Ketut Sulastri transforms sterling silver and beads of beautiful amethyst into a classic rosary. Traditionally used by Roman Catholics, the rosary is a form of prayer; each bead represents a "Hail Mary," repeated in a decade, or group of ten. Between... more

Ahenema Royalty,'Handmade Necklace with Leather Pendant and Beaded Accents'

The rustic and whimsical leather pendant of this necklace of Ghanaian origin is a representation of an ahenema , the sandals worn by Akan royalty. The brown pendant is surrounded by sese wood and bamboo beads strung on a leather cord that features a... more

Mawusi,'Handmade Eco-Friendly Recycled Glass Bead Pendant Necklace'

Ghanaian Artisan Salome Korkor Kpokli arranges sese wood and recycled glass beads along this necklace named Mawusi , a word from the Ewe language used to refer to the one in the hands of God. Each recycled bead builds Salome's hope for her community as... more

Gye Nyame,'Hand Made Ebony Wood Adinkra Symbol Pendant Bracelet'

A wooden Adinkra symbol centers this intriguing bracelet West Africa's Robert Lanyo. The artisan crafts the bracelet from black nylon cord with an adjustable sliding knot, hand knotting recycled plastic beads on either side of the ebony wood Adinkra... more

Purple Urchin,'Artisan Crafted Purple Wood Necklace from Thailand'

This dazzling statement necklace in purple is brought to us by Sumalee Nawakul of Thailand. She carefully threads little purple beads crafted of littleleaf boxwood on ten individual strands joined by larger brown beads in this stunning handmade necklace. more

Asase Ye Duru,'Adinkra Asase Ye Duru Sese Wood Pendant Necklace from Ghana'

Hand-carved of sese wood, the beautiful adinkra symbol Asase Ye Duru forms the pendant of this necklace from Ghana. Asase Ye Duru means "the earth has weight," and signifies the divinity of Mother Earth. Ghanaian artisan Ali Mohammed creates the... more

Gold Squiggle,'Gold Accented Oval Wood Pendant Necklace from Brazil'

Made of 18k gold, a gleaming squiggle centers the oval pendant of this necklace from Brazil. Mary Geluda handcrafts the pendant from pieces of Brazilian pine, goncalo-alvez, and trumpet tree wood that display different colors and grains. A collar of... more

Ebony and leather pendant necklace, 'Eternal Love'

Carved from ebony wood a mother embraces her baby in a gesture of eternal love. Rita Addo Zakour displays the pendant on a leather necklace set with beads of recycled glass and bone batik. Its length can be adjusted by sliding the knots along the cord. more