MAASAI BEAD Bracelets Handmade in Kenya
Maasai beadwork embodies the whole of Maasai culture representing beauty, strength, tradition, warriorhood, social status, and their deep love and devotion for their cattle. The age-old art form is practiced by women of the village who learn from their mothers, who learned from their mothers. The women take small glass beads that are laid out on trays and strung onto clear threading. From here the designs and beauty explode to create bracelets, earrings, and necklaces.
Each bangle is large size, approximately 9-11 inches in circumference.
ALL proceeds help rescued animals get the love and care they need, thank you for shopping with us!
Did you know each color has a symbolic meaning for the tribe?
- Red stands for bravery, unity, and blood. The red is for the slaughtered cow.
- White is for peace, purity, and health.
- Blue, signifies the energy and the sky. They believe that the rainfall is able to feed their cattle and provide proper infrastructure for them.
- Orange and Yellow reflect hospitality. Visitors are served cow’s milk from orange gourds.
- Green like the earth symbolizes health and land.
- Black represents the people and the struggles they endure.
All proceeds from your purchase help people ad rescued animals around the world!
Fun to wear alone or in bunches, this Maasai bangle is a rubber ring wrapped in beads in various fun designs. The bangle gives a little to get over your hand but not too much.
All jewelry is crafted by women of the Maasai tribe in rural Kenya.
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