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Kalpana Glass Bead Swirl Necklace

This necklace pairs a dainty gold-tone chain with an inverted arched pendant detailed in graceful swirls. Iridescent blue glass beads dangle below, catching the light with every movement, while two side beads add balance and charm. Finished with an adjustable lobster claw clasp, it layers beautifully or shines all on its own. A Ten Thousand Villages Exclusive handcrafted by the artisans of Tara Projects (India) Limited, an organization dedicated to practicing fairness in its production and trading activities for the development of grassroots and marginalized sections of society.

HANDCRAFTED IN INDIA

  • Materials: Brass, Glass Beads
  • Measures: Adjustable 17"L - 19"L, , 2.25"W at widest
  • Colors: Gold, Iridescent Blue

SKU: 6896440

THE MAKERS

TARA Projects stands for "Trade Alternative Reform Action." Working in a 125-mile radius of Delhi, TARA is a fair trade program for community development and business. The organization enables hundreds of artisans who create some of the major handicraft lines of North India to sell their products internationally. TARA is one of the pioneering Indian organizations in the field of fair wages, non formal education programs for children and women, health and environmental awareness and further development for its member artisans. Artisan benefits from TARA include medical insurance, interest-free loans and advances, a savings program and skills training. Ten Thousand Villages has purchased products from TARA since 1986.
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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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