Pogsada Recycled Plastic Beaded Necklace from Africa The Women of Maya Traditions 'burnt' surface

'burnt' surface

Shining sterling strands and tiny silver globes flow in unison on a handcrafted band ring

and dyed with organic dyes and water-based inks for a print that is better for you and better for the earth

when sunlight is absent

this beautiful necklace by Ngurah Gede suggests a fragrant night garden in Bali

Pogsada Recycled Plastic Beaded Necklace from Africa The Women of Maya Traditions 'burnt' surfaceThe art and customs of the Mossi people inspire the design of this splendid necklace. 'A beautiful necklace for the young at heart,' confides Ila Suleyman, who calls his design 'Pogsada', the Mossi term for young woman. From Burkina Faso, the Mossi are predominantly millet and cattle farmers who use cow hide and other natural materials to create various items including jewelry and accessories. Suleyman crafts the necklace by hand with a cow bone