Gold Raven — Sari Silk Bead Necklace, 1-String — Black and Gold

This sari silk bead necklace is handcrafted from wooden prayer beads covered in upcycled silk sari fabric. One long strand that can be wrapped around the neck up to three times (or four, if you must). Or tie a small knot in the string as a variation on the style.  

• Length: approximately 90"
• Light weight: approximately 45g 
• Made from upcycled silk saris. A zero waste product
• All orders come lovingly packed in upcycled silk bags

To make this black necklace, the reclaimed sari scraps used were dyed black. Metallic thre ad replaces the colored thread.

Customer Comments

“Wearing these necklaces makes me feel very stylish!” - Cindy M.

“I couldn’t decide on just 1 of the necklaces, so I got 4!” - Kathryn B. 

"I feel like I am wearing art and I feel and look terrific!" - Betty M. 

“I get compliments every time I wear these beads” - Jan S. 

“.....I love the shirt and beads too. Everything is even more beautiful in person” - Cathy A.

"....I wanted to buy one but couldn’t decide which color. I ended up buying a blue necklace and gave it to my cousin.  She loved it.  I was so glad because she doesn’t usually wear any jewelry..." - Marita C.

Story

These sari silk bead necklaces use the sari fabric left after the production of my  kantha sari scarves, as part of the Zero Waste Policy of the social entrepreneurship from whom I source these necklaces.  

The women who make these carefully select the most striking colors and prints from the mountains of sari remnants in their workshop. These scraps are first matched, piece-by-piece, with colorful cotton thread, 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. Every step in the process is intentional! 

The 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.

Care: 

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