Alternating patterns of wood, repurposed Kantha textiles, brass, and sustainably-harvested bone beads make this wrap bracelet a distinctive and intriguing piece.

Details:

• Measures 1" at widest.
• Sustainably handmade by women artisans in India.
• Each piece is made from recycled Kantha textiles, so colors and patterns are all one-of-a-kind and will vary.
• Salvaged timber to make beads

About the producer:

All products are handmade in small batches by our artisan partners across the globe. These partnerships provide a living wage and safe working conditions for the artisans, while providing economic empowerment through fair trade.

From India to Nepal to Bangladesh, this range works collaboratively with more than 700 talented women (and a few men) to co-create these designs. Our artisans aren’t just makers, they’re partners in sustainable innovation. Take this original Kantha jewelry, for example:

The artisan partners in India were looking for ways to repurpose fabric scraps left over from  bags and accessories, which they had created using traditional Kantha quilts. They had the idea to approach a local furniture factory to collect wood scraps to carve into beads, which they then covered with Kantha fabric. This innovation provided the spark for  a full Kantha jewelry collection. 

This fair trade partnership helps to uplift artisan communities and provide stability for families through economic empowerment and independence, while our Girls Education Fund provides additional support for the daughters of our artisan partners, to ensure they have many opportunities for a bright future.