Carib Earring, Authentic Wild Tamarind & Jumbie Bead Seed Ware

The Lesser Antilles are a group of islands in the Caribbean Sea. Most of them are part of a long, partly volcanic island arc. Antigua and Barbuda i...

Botaniqué allows the consumer to explore and celebrate African history, albeit under the jurisdiction of the diaspora. The painstaking process of creating these crafts represents the...

Capturing the mixture of tradition and vibrancy, the Esther Belt is a part of our “Artisan Collection,” lovingly named after one of our Master Seedwork Artisans, Esther Edwards. This unique and handmade bracelet is created with wild tamarind seeds dyed black, uniquely and innovatively dyed with shoe dye, and perfectly placed within this signature design. This pattern is a classic creation for the master seedwork artisans and for the overall island as a typical pattern possessed by Antiguan & Barbudan locales, with a twist to be created distinctively for you. This piece presented is only a snapshot of the broad range of custom-made products produced by the hands of master artisan Antiguan and Barbudan women who specialize in seedwork—created out of the wild tamarind and jumbie bead Seeds. Only five women were on the island of Antigua as master seed workers. To save this art form before it vanished forever, an educational program was developed to preserve the tradition of seed work, with full scholarships for young candidates. Botaniqué Studios...

Today, seed work is threatened as a dying art. Only five women were on the island of Antigua as master seed workers. To save this art form before it vanished forever, an educational program was developed to preserve the tradition of seed work, with full scholarships for young candidates. Botaniqué...

These stunning 14k yellow gold beaded ball detailed huggie hoops provide a look that is both trendy and classic. These earrings are a great staple to add to your collection, and can ...

material:swarovski,vintage parts,glass beads,brass,vintage parts 1960S size:length 3.5cm

Miriam Haskell Jet and Seed Bead Tassel Earrings from the 1950's. Black jet beads with pave rondels are used to construct a long earring with 5 lo...

Vogue Seed Bead and Pave Ball Tassel Earrings with clip back fittings from the 1960's. A tassel of silver lined crystal seed beads is ended in pave crystal b...