Handmade Silver and Orange Chainmaille Bib Necklace

This exciting bib necklace is a real statement piece, created by artisans in India using Fair Trade practices.

Intricate hand done wire work creates the chainmaille body of this beautiful bib necklace. 13 orange glass pendants accent the bottom of the necklace, like an exquisite fringe. Large link silver chain completes the look which is finished with a hand made hook and loop closure.

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 18 1/2" length
• Adjustable down to approximately 17 1/4"" in length, depending on where along the chain you attach the hook closure
• Measures approximately 2 1/2" at the longest part of the chainmaille chevron
• This amazing handcrafted chainmaille is crafted of silver tone, thick gauge wire
• Piece is rich with color with 13 orange glass oval pendants
• Each glass oval measures approximately 5/8" by 1/2"
• Other components are silver tone chain and a hand made hook and loop closure
• Lightweight and comfortable to wear, weighing just about 2.5 oz
• 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. Your purchase is assisting these artisans who are compensated fairly for their work, as well as assisting their communities to rise above poverty.