Handmade Indian Multi Colored Bead Y Necklace

This beautiful iridescent beaded Y-necklace is created by artisans in India using Fair Trade practices.

This chain and bead necklace has wonderful drape and grace! The Indian glass beads are square and of various sizes, attached as dangles to the chain. The color assortment of beads is slightly different in each piece. The necklace is finished with a gold tone lobster claw clasp and the length is adjustable. Keep in mind that the color tones in your unique necklace may vary slightly from what is pictured.

Bombay Bongo is very proud to partner with our Fair Trade Federation Member importer, and offer you this fine quality piece as part of our Exclusives Collection.

Features

• Measures approximately 19" length
• Adjustable to approximately 17" in length, depending on where along the chain closure you attach the lobster claw clasp
• The "Y" dangle extends approximately another 4" in length
• The square-shaped Indian glass beads have an iridescent finish
• The colorful beads are shades of blue, purple, merlot, purple, green, teal and cream
• Gold tone accent beads, chain and lobster claw closure
• Designed and crafted by artisans in India
• Created in an artisan cooperative using Fair Trade practices, and imported by our Fair Trade Federation (FTF) Member partner
• Each necklace is individually crafted by hand; no 2 pieces are exactly alike

About the Artisans

This piece was created through a cooperative that was established to provide integrity, welfare and better living conditions for very poor artisans in the villages of Moradabad, India. In addition to fair wages and business support, they provide an opportunity to acquire life insurance, medical care and a facility for their children's education. There are 28 small artisan groups whose lives have been significantly impacted by improved living conditions and increased market opportunities for their craft. There is also a wonderful ripple effect in their communities as their improved wages get invested in other community businesses. The artisans are compensated fairly for their work, and are given development help to help their communities rise above poverty.