Jabberwack Belt, Wild Tamarind Seed and Jumbie Bead Seed Handicraft

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...

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...

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...

Since slavery, wild tamarind and jumbie bead seeds have been gathered and sewn by hand into intricate necklaces, bracelets, earrings, belts, and household items such as coasters and ...

2000's Vintage Dolce & Gabbana Crystal Embellished Belt Can be also worn as a statement necklace W -2,5" L - 29" + 6" chain extension Color: Amethyst Excellent condition

Scemama - Golden metal belt with multicolored glass paste. Jewelry from Scemama ateliers probably for the House of Saint Laurent. Additional information: Condition: Very good condit...

A great vintage designer belt by Ferragamo. The belt is made of biscuit coloured cord/silk, with four rows of beads and tassles at both ends.

Miriam Haskell Beaded Leaf Bracelet from the 1980's. Strands of citrine glass seed beads are knotted and inset with gilt leaves. Signed with tag, with safety chain. 7.5" x 1.5".