{"product_id":"us117-24407-natural-soapstone-and-bauxite-beaded-dangle-earrings-fascinating-delight","title":"Natural Soapstone and Bauxite Beaded Dangle Earrings 'Fascinating Delight'","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRef No: us117-24407\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e: Raised in the communal village of Abiriw, where the Odwira harvest festival filled each September with color and music, this Ghanaian artisan grew up surrounded by tradition and adornment. Though her mother passed when she was a toddler, she was lovingly raised by her father and adoptive mother, and later pursued studies in textiles and business. A single mother of two, she first turned to sewing to support her daughters, then discovered the power of accessories to complete her designs. She learned bead-making from a friend and began crafting with natural stones such as bauxite and soapstone, sourced from carvers in Ghana’s eastern region. Since 2007, she has built a small workshop where apprentices and artisans work alongside her. Her daughters often sit with her, stringing beads into playful patterns, ensuring the next generation inherits both the skill and joy of this enduring craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: These 'Fascinating Delight' dangle earrings by Independent Artisans are a unique and playful accessory. Rachel Armah creates these beaded earrings from Ghana, which feature pieces of hand-carved natural soapstone that culminate in petite bauxite stones. The earrings are a beautiful reflection of tradition and adornment, ensuring that the skill and joy of this enduring craft are passed down to the next generation.\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 in Ghana with soapstone, bauxite, and brass hooks, these 2.4-inch dangle earrings are unique and lightweight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rachel Armah","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51450196394322,"sku":"us117-24407","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/9417\/0706\/files\/image_9bdb892c-1e70-4769-967a-d6a5c40ef4fe.jpg?v=1757087178","url":"https:\/\/www.aureusboutique.com\/products\/us117-24407-natural-soapstone-and-bauxite-beaded-dangle-earrings-fascinating-delight","provider":"Aureus Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}