Sumalee
Fair Trade Artisan Crafted Wood Torsade Necklace 'In Nature'
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- $25.99
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This In Nature necklace by Independent Artisans transforms humble materials into a vibrant and striking statement piece. Crafted from myriad beads of littleleaf boxwood, the torsade design features ten strands hand-knotted with yellow-orange cords. The result is a lightweight, colorful, and affordable necklace that embodies the artisan's journey from simple creations to celebrated designs. This necklace is not only a beautiful adornment but also a way to uplift others, as it is crafted with the help of older community members who find purpose and income through the work. It is a piece that celebrates Thai craftsmanship, community, and the beauty found in the simplest of materials.
Sumalee, from Isan in northeastern Thailand, grew up surrounded by flowers, silkworms, and textiles woven by her grandmother and aunt. After leaving school early due to financial hardship, she supported herself through jobs in Thai dessert shops and later with a Christian nonprofit, where she spent 17 years helping the elderly find small sources of income. Exhausted but determined, she pursued several ventures before discovering her path in jewelry. Inspired by simple wooden beads, she began threading colorful necklaces by hand and selling them on the streets. Tourists admired their lightweight beauty and affordability, and her work slowly gained recognition. Today, her designs transform humble beads into vibrant jewelry, crafted with the help of older community members who find both purpose and income through the work. For Sumalee, jewelry is not only a livelihood but also a way to uplift others while celebrating Thai craftsmanship.
This necklace features littleleaf boxwood and waxed polyester cord with a toggle clasp and an adjustable length, measuring a minimum of 25.5 inches to a maximum of 27 inches long and 1 inch wide and weighing 0.15 pounds.
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