Category: Miçangas
Este artigo foi feito à mão por Leah Selei e pelo seu grupo. Ela coordena 27 mulheres do seu círculo de miçangas na aldeia de Ngong’. Elas criam a maioria dos nossos acessórios em forma de gota. São mães e avós. As receitas das vendas são partilhadas entre as mulheres para ajudar a suprir as necessidades básicas das suas famílias.
The craftsmanship is truly something special—you can feel the care in every bead, knowing these were made by a circle of mothers and grandmothers. They’ve got a nice weight to them that feels substantial without pulling on my ears, and the teardrop shape catches the light beautifully.
I was a little worried the beads might feel cheap, but the teardrop shape has a lovely weight and the colors are more vibrant in person. It's clear a lot of care went into the stringing. I've worn them twice already and they haven't snagged on anything.
The teardrop shape is really elegant, and you can tell the beading is done carefully by hand. I just wish the earrings were a touch lighter, since they have some weight to them after a few hours of wear.
