Sari Silk Bead Necklace, 5-String — Multi

Combine the flair of an Iris-Apfel-inspired necklace with everybody's favorite 6-stringed one. Elevate your style with this brand new 5-strand necklace!

Hand crafted from wooden prayer beads covered in upcycled silk sari fabric with 5 strings of beads. Open ties in the back allow you to wear the necklace at any length. You can even style these by wearing them like a waistband, with the beads on one side!

• Two sizes of beads used in the design

• Total length of beaded area is approximately 13” at the shortest string

• Length including straps is approximately 51”

• Width of the necklace at center-point is 3”

• Weight is approximately 45g

• A one-of-akind zero-waste product

• All orders come lovingly packed in upcycled silk bags.

Any variations or irregularities are part of the design and inherent to the production process.

"It was love at first sight! When I saw the silk-wrapped beaded necklace on the neck of my new friend, I knew I needed it. I persuaded her to sell it to me and thus began my collection of upcycled sari silk bead necklaces. They are so unique & colorful! They are so light and comfortable to wear! Whether I wear the 6-strand, 12-strand or a single long strand, they are the perfect accent to my attire! “Wearing these necklaces makes me feel very stylish!” 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"." - Cindy M.

These 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.

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.

Material: 100% upcycled silk, light wooden sheesham beads

Care: Spot Clean