Summer Flower Y-Necklace Putu Oka Mahendra using the fibers to mimic

using the fibers to mimic the animal's fur

Each pair of earrings is hand-beaded by women artisans at La Casa in Guatemala

enabling each woman to provide for her family

Mexico's Maya Artisans of the Yucatan keep tradition alive by weaving this cotton hammock with the same techniques developed by their Maya ancestors

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Summer Flower Y-Necklace Putu Oka Mahendra using the fibers to mimicOrange agate and bright carnelian bring summer's warmth to a beautiful necklace. The lavish beaded strand culminates in a floral pendant. This design comes from Thailand's Nareerat. Length may be adjusted. Agate, carnelian, dyed magnesite, aventurine and resin on nylon cord Toggle clasp Handmade in Thailand