31 Bits Willow Knot 5-Strand Necklace - stone
Eco-friendly. Ultra stylish. Incredibly wearable. That's our amazing Willow Knot Necklace from 31 Bits - plus you can feel good every time you wear it knowing it's helping empower a woman in Uganda rise above poverty. Made out of recycled paper that comes primarily from old posters, fliers and textbooks, this unique eco-friendly necklace features five strands of small beads in varying neutral colours and knotted in the centre. The paper is rolled into beads then sealed with a non-toxic, water-based varnish. Sturdy button clasp. Made in Uganda.
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Bead colours range from white to dark stone grey. The white strand features beads painted with flecks of gold for added bling. Bronze coloured spacers feature between beads.
Not only was this necklace paid for fairly, the creator has been provided with education, employment and empowerment. This necklace is about both you, the consumer, and the well being of the creator, a woman in Uganda.
About 31 Bits:
Based in Costa Mesa, California, 31 Bits is a socially minded business using fashion and design to empower women to rise above poverty. They purchase jewellery from their designers in Uganda on a monthly basis, providing them with an immediate, consistent and fair income. But 31 Bits goes beyond a paycheck.
With the purchase of this necklace, know that you are supporting a holistic approach to development - caring for every part of a person's life: education, health, faith, financial independence and the capacity to dream. 31 Bits provides the women working in their program with finance training, English lessons, health education, business training and access to a community group with an on-site counselor and fellowship meetings. After four to five years in the 31 Bits program, a woman can graduate with confidence, a voice, a career and a future.
