Mid 20th century
Jewels: “A doll, insane the amount of work, Fedua’s fine work”
The glass “white heart” beads and faceted green glass charm are African trade beads made in Europe. The white hearts were also much adored in India. While the beads are clearly beautiful it is our work, the weaving between each bead, that makes this, well, off the charts! A gem!
Glass gem: 1 x 5/8 x 1/4″
Necklace length: 18.5″
A note about our woven cords. We weave these by hand, every one of them. Like all Jewels’ work no two are exact, as each of us. The work is labor intensive. When warmed to the skin the cord becomes more supple, conforms to the wearer, hangs at it should; the necklace transforms more than just a necklace. It becomes her.