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Dynamic Earrings
Dynamic Earrings

The hand-beaded Dynamic Earrings combine traditional artistry with innovative design, providing sustainable income for women makers working with Creaciones Chonita in Santiago Atitlan, Guatemala.

HANDCRAFTED IN GUATEMALA

  • Silver wire, glass beads
  • Colors of each “v” shaped row (from top to bottom): clear iridescent, transparent gray, semi–clear, dark gray iridescent and silver glass beads
  • Each earring: approximately 2L (not including hook) x 2.75L (including hook) x 1.25W (widest part) inches
  • Handcrafted in Guatemala

SKU: 8821020

THE MAKERS

Creaciones Chonita was started in 1981 by Concepción Sojuel Mendoza, an indigenous woman who lost her husband in the violence of civil war and needed to find a way to support herself and her children. Through the years this family-run business known for creative jewelry design has expanded to provide work at fair wages for many widows and young women of the community.When the group makes a profit, they save part of the money in a scholarship fund for the education of their children. They also give basic living supplies to elderly widows, and support the medical expenses of all members as needed. Ten Thousand Villages has purchased products from Creaciones Chonita since 1995.
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Welcome to our global maker-to-market movement where, together with 20,000 artisans, we ignite social change. We create opportunities for individuals, families, and communities in developing countries to thrive through strong relationships, fair wages, safe working conditions, and sustainable practices.

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