The best kind of gift is the one that gives back — which is exactly why we think our Warrior Bracelets make the perfect present. Hand-strung using tiny glass beads, these wearable works of art come to us from a social enterprise of Kenya’s Northern Rangeland Trust known as BeadWORKS. Founded in 2005, BeadWORKS now employs over 1,300 craftswomen in indigenous communities across northern Kenya, providing them with all the training, resources and support they need to create their beautiful beaded jewelry and handicrafts. Not only does this process help to preserve an age-old African art form, it also allows these female artisans to earn a reliable income for themselves and their families without having to resort to work that is environmentally damaging. Rather than a factory setting, these makers often work from their homes or in local, self-governed women’s groups, which both fosters a sense of community and allows BeadWORKS to operate in harmony with their employee’s traditional semi-nomadic lifestyles. Truly a gift you can feel good about giving, these stunning cuff bracelets are a win for the craftswomen who create them, a win for Kenya’s ecosystems and economy — and a win for anyone you gift them to! •traditional glass beads •handmade by craftswomen from indigenous communities in northern kenya•fair trade •each is unique •kenyaDimensions•approximately 3.25" diameter x 1"H•inner diameter approximately 2.5"
