Crafted by hand, this delightful wristband revels in warm earthen colors. Guatemala's Rosario Ratzan designs a handsome bracelet in black, copper and chestnut tonalities as the length can be adjusted by sliding the knot along the cords.
Product Features:
- Country: Guatemala
- Style: Wristband
- Colors: Brown
- Materials: Glass beads, nylon thread
- Clasp: Sliding knot
- Dimensions: 8 mm wide x 6.3-10.8 inches long
Story Behind the Art:
The beauty of Santiago Atitlan is more than just its views and nature. Its beauty is also found in its hard-working people. One example is the artisan group led by Rosario Ratzan. Her story of success and art began with her parents who made embroidered bracelets, blouses, paintings and other handicrafts to sell to tourists and townspeople. One day, they noticed how beads were used in a nearby community. The women there were using seed beads to embellish their traditional clothing and to craft belts, earrings, necklaces and bracelets. 'We were new at this art form,' Rosario's mother recalls. 'We had to weave the fabrics and also learn to create pretty accessories.' Eventually, Rosario also became interested in seed bead jewelry and began to learn the techniques, which she uses today.
The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen.
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