Handmade earrings by Entoto Beth Artisans

Handmade earrings by Entoto Beth Artisans

Various designs handmade using recycled metals
Silver plated nickel, brass and copper
For pierced ears
size-6,5cm/2''55in
Handmade earrings made by highly skilled and inspiring women trained in the art of jewelry making.These special pieces feature lead-free metal beads which are made from used bullet casings and scrap metal discarded during past armed conflicts in the region and coffee beans - a symbol of Ethiopia. I was lucky to meet these courageous and talented women and am happy to share their beautiful handiwork and spread the word about Entoto Beth Artisans.
Entoto Beth Artisans is a cooperative of 106 women whose lives have been affected by HIV/AIDS. The core value of this cooperative is to treat these women with dignity and respect by providing them with fair opportunity to support their families by empowering them and their communities.
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