Turtle pendant necklace - 4

Glass bead necklace with pendant

The patterns and shapes draw on Borari craftsmanship, bringing a distinctive cultural dimension to the piece.

Artisan / People:

This necklace was handwoven by Damilles, a Borari artisan from the state of Pará in northern Brazil.

The Borari have worked with Miçanga for generations, transforming small glass beads into singular handcrafted pieces.

By choosing this piece, you support local artisans and the transmission of their craftsmanship.

About the piece

Size: 45 cm

open

Weight: 5 g

Colors: caramel, white and black

Type: necklace with a turtle pendant

Materials: glass beads and Tucumã kernel.

Shipped from France

In Brazil, Miçanga refers to a small colored glass bead traditionally used by many Indigenous peoples to create jewelry and ornaments.

The beads used for these pieces are made in the Czech Republic, a country internationally known for its glassmaking expertise. Valued for their quality, consistency and intense colors, they are well established in the world of glass beads.

Tucumã is the fruit of an Amazonian palm, including the species Astrocaryum vulgare. The fruit and its different parts are used locally, including in food and craftwork.

learn more about Tucumã

How to wear it

Delicate and understated, this necklace works beautifully with a modest neckline that reveals the small turtle and naturally highlights the pendant. It can also be worn with a higher neckline, preferably in a plain fabric so the jewelry retains its delicacy and subtly draws the eye.