Peranakan Beads – A Beauty Fading in Time

Posted on October 2nd, 2011 by admin
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Peranakan Beads -  A Beauty Fading in Time
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The Peranakan culture, which is well known for its beads, is a rare and unique culture which is slowly fading. The beads, which are a form of the Peranakan handicraft, still retain their beauty and exclusivity, as the beading is handmade by the Peranakan artisans. Peranakan beads are sewed on to slippers by hand and this is a very essential part of the centuries old culture. The beads are imported from Japan and the Czech Republic and are first sewn on a canvas, before mounting on a frame. Rare, finely faceted antique beads are also used on the slippers. The Peranakan beads and the beaded slippers and other products, being traditional art, are being marketed for heritage and tourism purposes as well. One pair of Peranakan slippers, which contains the rare beads, can fetch up to USD 1,500.

Fair Trade Bead Jewelry

Posted on August 2nd, 2011 by admin
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Fair Trade Bead Jewelry
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A jewelry designer in Hudson, Wisconsin has created a line of bead jewelry made from recycled plastic and glass that helps to provide some income for women living in Ghana, Africa. Liz Lampman recently completed a month-long internship in Ghana with the fair trade organization called Global Mamas, with a main assignment of writing promotional stories for Global Mamas' website.

Yet soon after arriving in the capital city of Accra, she learned of a woman who made beads from plastic water bottles. Global Mamas wanted to purchase the beads from the woman but didn't have a way to use them, so Lampman's assignment quickly changed into jewelry design. Her Water Bead line of earrings, necklaces and bracelets is now being sold by Global Mamas in shops throughout the US and abroad.

Online Jewelry Store SettyGallery Unveils New Collection

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Online Jewelry Store SettyGallery Unveils New Collection
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One of the best online jewelry stores, SettyGallery.com has unveiled the new collection by Ayala Bar. The online jewelry store has launched the Israeli collection titled Ayala Bar Fall 2011, and now the entire collection is available online.
Ayala Bar will not disappoint the handmade jewelry enthusiasts who are looking for a bright and new wardrobe this fall. The online jewelry store is offering these products which have a unique style which is being referred to as the fusion of Art Deco and Middle East. Ayala Bar is projected as one of the premium Israeli jewelry designers and her designs combines glass beads, mineral stones and Swarovski crystals among others.
The online jewelry store also has the collection of Ayala Bar from the spring of 2011 and fall of 2010. These products are now available at the online jewelry store at 20-50% discounted rates. SettyGallery is known for featuring handmade jewelry from around the world and offers some of the biggest names in the industry.