Handmade Silver Leather 'Walk of Life in Brown' Bracelet (Guatemala) - Brown

Metal Color White
Length 7 Inch
Color Brown
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This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic.

Featuring a braided brown leather cord, this Guatemalan wristband bracelet speaks of the many miles walked during a lifetime. A circular charm made from fine silver hangs from the bracelet, molded with care by the artisans at Chicas Joyeras de Jalapa.

Product Features:
  • Country: Guatemala
  • Style: Wristband
  • Colors: Brown
  • Materials: Leather
  • Metal: Sterling silver, silver 999
  • Finish: High polish
  • Clasp: Lobster claw
  • Charm: 13 mm wide x 15 mm long
  • Bracelet: 3 mm wide x 7 inches long

Story Behind the Art:
The story of this group begins with its loving founder, Clare Johnston Kunkel, a woman who was touched by the story of Casa Hogar, a home for women, in Guatemala. This place is now home to about 110 girls from two to 21 who come from homes with problems. Some are abused, orphans or extremely poor. The girls are learning to sew, crafting bags and other accessories with traditional textiles. In addition, they have learned to make jewelry using silver, gemstones and leather. Everthing is done by hand. In each design, the girl who creates it adds her fingerprint. This fingerprint is for the buyer to know they are buying an item that is helping to improve the life of a Guatemalan girl.

The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen.

Imported

All weights and measurements are approximate and may vary slightly from the listed information.

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