Alloy metal necklaces-Handmade Golden Grass 'Jalap o Minimalism' Necklace (Brazil)

Metal Color Yellow
Length 19.5 Inch
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This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic.

Nature inspires the design of this necklace by Brazil's Wagner and Cassia. They craft the necklace by hand weaving?'capim dorado'?into a convex pendant on strands of braided buriti palm while goldplated brass lends shimmering accents to the necklace.

Product Features:
  • Worldstock Country: Brazil
  • Style: Pendant
  • Materials: Golden grass, buriti palm
  • Golden grass, buriti palm
  • Metal: Sterling silver
  • goldplated brass
  • Finish: Brushed-satin
  • Clasp: Lobster claw
  • Pendant: 50 mm wide x 71 mm long x 10 mm deep
  • Necklace: 10 mm wide x 19.8 inches long with a 1.2-inch extender

Story Behind the Art:
'Capim dorado' (golden grass) is today the main source of income for many artisans in the region of Jalap?o. The crafting of 'capim dorado' is an art form that has been passed down from parents to their children. Now Wagner and Cassia's four children work with them in the crafting of golden grass jewelry.



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.

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