{"product_id":"autumn-sunset-sari-string-necklace-pink-and-gold","title":"Autumn Sunset — Sari Silk Bead Necklace — Pink and Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA striking, African-inspired layered neckpiece that is extremely light weight. Hand crafted exclusively from upcycled silk sari fabric. Open ties in the back allow you to wear the necklace at any length. I recommend wearing this style close up around the neck for maximum visual impact!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp\u003eLength: approximately 11” on the inside\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp\u003eLight weight: approximately 45g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp\u003eA zero waste product\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp\u003eOne piece of sari scrap can be made into several necklaces, so positioning of print may differ very slightly from the image. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp\u003eAll orders come lovingly packed in upcycled silk bags\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAny variations or irregularities are part of the design and inherent to the production process.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCustomer Comments\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Everyone loved both the beads and the shawl and when I told the story about making them with reused saris and women doing the stitching, all wanted to know where to get them” - Jessie K.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“The order came and everything is beautiful! I love the tie fastening on the necklace. My mother always had a preoccupation about how clothes looked from behind so she would have approved!” - Hannah F. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eI love these sari necklaces because I am wearing art, feel and look terrific and love sharing the story of this delightful company who invests back into the artisans. It’s worth checking out the Premaasi web site to see for yourself. You could become a fan like me!” - Betty M. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e “I eagerly anticipate enlarging my \"collection\" when I view Premaasi's newest shipment from India.  Knowing that my purchase directly aids the artisans of India also adds value to my \"collection\".” Wearing these necklaces makes me feel very stylish\" - Cindy M.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStory\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese sari necklaces use the sari fabric left after the production of Kantha Sari Scarves, as part of the Zero Waste Policy of the social entrepreneurship from whom I source these necklaces.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe artisans hail from one family of migrant women and men in South Delhi, who have perfected this process since making the first necklace almost a decade ago.They  select the most striking colors and prints from the mountains of sari remnants in their workshop. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery step in the process is intentional: they first select the most striking colours and prints from mountains of sari remnants. These scraps are matched with colourful cotton thread selected, piece-by-piece, for maximum visual appeal, and then sewn into narrow, double-layered tubes. The artisans fill these tubes with wooden prayer beads, hand-stitching each bead into place with the thread. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe saris themselves are sourced from a local sari seller who sources beautiful vintage sarees from across India in a complex supply chain, providing a source of income for women at each link in the chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Premaasi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47806822514845,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/4860\/6109\/files\/844a8f_cadf953bc191477ba5d86b6255e62516_mv2.jpg?v=1775503968","url":"https:\/\/premaasi.com\/products\/autumn-sunset-sari-string-necklace-pink-and-gold","provider":"Premaasi Textiles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}