{"product_id":"us117-22938-hand-painted-calabash-gourd-ocelot-pendant-necklace-spirit-portrayal","title":"Hand-Painted Calabash Gourd Ocelot Pendant Necklace 'Spirit Portrayal'","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRef No: us117-22938\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e: Born in San José in 1971, Ruth Guevara Vega has always carried a deep affinity for the arts. From childhood, she displayed a natural talent for painting, sculpture, and creative expression. In 2017, facing health challenges, she turned her lifelong passion into a livelihood, launching her own venture centered on eco-friendly design. Ruth works primarily with natural materials such as jícaro gourds, cabuya, leather, seeds, and cotton fabrics, while also transforming discarded items—glass bottles, plastics, fabrics, and paper—into jewelry and home décor. Each piece is unique, as no natural form is ever identical, and every creation reflects her love of nature’s rustic beauty. Beyond artistry, Ruth is committed to inclusivity and social impact: she leads creative workshops for children, older adults, and people with disabilities, helping them find expression and community through art. Her dream is to build a stable, environmentally conscious business that provides jobs and training opportunities while ensuring her children and grandchildren enjoy a better future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: This 'Spirit Portrayal' Calabash Gourd Ocelot Pendant Necklace by Independent Artisans captures the courageous and spiritual essence of the rainforest. Ruth Guevara Vega has hand-painted a beautiful ocelot in warm orange hues on a calabash gourd piece, symbolizing the connection between the human and spiritual worlds. This eco-friendly necklace is a vibrant and meaningful statement piece, with each pendant being truly unique due to the organic nature of the gourd. The adjustable cord and natural wood beads complete its rustic charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlease note price may vary due to exchange rate differences or shipping, duties and taxes. Final price is calculated at checkout at the boutique's website.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e: Handcrafted from calabash gourd, pinewood beads, and a polyester cord chain. The pendant measures 2.8 inches long x 2.7 inches wide x 0.1 inches deep. The adjustable cord is 16.5 inches to 34 inches long and 2 mm wide. Due to its handcrafted nature, color, size, and\/or motif may vary slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ruth Guevara Vega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51449694060882,"sku":"us117-22938","price":74.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/9417\/0706\/files\/image_1bcaeace-db3f-4ec2-9b60-3b1c00f138ba.jpg?v=1757090469","url":"https:\/\/www.aureusboutique.com\/products\/us117-22938-hand-painted-calabash-gourd-ocelot-pendant-necklace-spirit-portrayal","provider":"Aureus Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}