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The Celestial Silver Marquise Bracelet is elegant and unique. With its sterling silver cuff and marquise-cut celestine stone, this bracelet is sure to impress anyone. Celestine, a pale blue stone, is thought to aid the wearer in channeling prayer, meditation and mindfulness. This piece is skillfully handcrafted by artisans in Peru with Allpa, who work with families and artisan groups that rely on their craft for income.
HANDCRAFTED IN PERU
SKU: 6109690
THE MAKERS
Allpa is named for a Quechua Indian word that means "earth." Allpa is a Peruvian craft trading company providing marketing assistance to artisan groups and family workshops throughout Peru. In addition, Allpa provides technical help, product development advice, skills training, tools and appropriate equipment to artisans. Artisans can access short-term and mid-term loans to improve infrastructure and their workshops. Allpa works with families located in Cusco, Ayacucho, Chulucanas, Cajamarca and Huancavelica as well as Shipibo people living in the Amazon rainforest area of Pucalepa. For most of these people, craft production is a sole source of income.Allpa began active work as an alternative trading organization in 1986. Ten Thousand Villages has purchased products from Allpa since 1988.
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