Varanasi Necklace #3

A beautiful example of handcrafted jewelry from Sanchali's women empowerment program by which rural women are trained in skills that can give them a sustained livelihood, independence and confidence and also updated designs and skills to be a productive member of society by utilizing the strength of unified cooperation and teamwork.

This piece uses assorted materials, many being 100% natural. This includes scraps of fabric belonging to India's textile heritage, recycled scraps of metal, and re-purposed beads. This particular pendant is made from recycled brass, light blue and gold Varanasi textiles, and a variation of bright orange and blue re-purposed beads to accent the textile. The cord is made out of recycled light blue yarn and can be adjusted with drawstring technology.