Necklace of Strength
Tibetan refugees in India are known for their skills as jewelry designers and this necklace is handcrafted by a group of skilled artisans living on the outskirts of New Delhi, India. A stunning representation of their work, the necklace is beaded with hand carved beads in a rich palette of reds, amber and yellow using natural elements – wood, copal resin and turquoise. The mandala pendant is finely created in turquoise inlaid with silver lapis. Each necklace arrives with a pair of lovely drop earrings made of copal resin.
Your necklace measures 18 inches. Earrings no longer available. A story card is included with your purchase. PLEASE NOTE: The earrings are temporarily out of stock.
The Story
Over 100,000 Tibetan refugees have fled Tibet since 1959 when their spiritual leader, The Dalai Lama and many of his followers fled to India to escape a Chinese crackdown. Many of these early refugees put down their roots in agricultural and handcraft settlements throughout India. Even though Tibetans do not have the rights to vote or carry an Indian passport, they are free to lead productive and peaceful lives in these settlements.
Hundreds of Tibetan refugee families live on the outskirts of New Delhi, the crowded bustling capital city of India, where they support themselves at an artisan jewelry workshop. Through the Tibetan Necklace of Strength initiative, your purchase directly supports these families living in one of these settlements and enables them to earn a dignified and meaningful livelihood.
