Santiago Kites Long Beaded Waterfall Earrings _artisan--novica-artisan-13972 ivory darabela wood tusks

ivory darabela wood tusks

Handwoven from locally collected pine needles in spiral shapes

beads of recycled plastic encircle the wrist

The earrings are crafted of sterling silver with polished and oxidized finishes for contrast

There are four bill compartments in the lined interior

Santiago Kites Long Beaded Waterfall Earrings _artisan--novica-artisan-13972 ivory darabela wood tusksInspired by the large kites flown during the Day of the Dead celebrations in Santiago Sacatepquez, these pretty, long waterfall earrings are made by the Pearls of the Sea Youth Group, a cooperative of young women in a remote area of El Salvador. The sales of their products help them support their families and better their education in an area with few job opportunities. The earrings are crafted from tiny glass beads in jade, Caribbean blue, black and