SORRY OUT OF STOCK UNTIL JANUARY -The large round gently antiqued locket makes this unique fair trade neckalce even more special. The front has a vignette, and the back is completely smooth and engravable if you wish. The lockets measures 1 1/2" diameter. It is hanging on three stretchy 26" color coordinated necklaces made of zulugrass in three delicious choices of color. Calypso, Twilight, and Tahoe.
Philip and Katy Leakey, who live among the Maasai in the Kenyan bush, wanted to help their neighbors and to provide work opportunities without changing their culture. They came up with an imaginative idea that would utilize the excellent beading abilities of the Maasai women, and it used grass, an available sustainable resource, as the primary element.
Soon the women were harvesting grass, one blade at a time. The long grass was dried and cut into bead-size pieces and dyed lovely hues - blues, greens, reds, yellows, pinks, purples, earth and natural tones - which were then strung into necklaces and bracelets. Brilliant Czech glass beads mix with the soft luster of the grass beads and give a sparkle and contemporary flair to the jewelry.
We feel our antiqued silver plated over brass locket enhances the qualities of these zulugrass strands.
Buying these will help the women and families of these African tribes thrive in their harsh environment.

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	Catherine	Apr 1, 2009	Catherine van Doren	Germantown Ma US
	I love this locket, it is unique and the colors of the grass are so soft and blend well with all colors. The block monogram makes this look very art deco.... more...
	My Willow Locket	Mar 24, 2009	marthas mom	CT US
	I love- love- love this. The locket can come off the zulu grass if you want to wear it separately. Although you would need pliers to do this. They should... more...

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