Traditional Huichol Glass Beaded Necklace – Unique Handcrafted Statement Piece, Boho Artistry from South America

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  •  Handmade item
  • Delivery from a small business in United Kingdom
  • Materials: Glass
  • Wear a piece of culture with a natural glow and stand out from the crowd. So strong yet amazingly lightweight.

    This unique piece of jewellery was produced by the Saraguro community located in the Ecuadorian Andes. Each part of it is carefully and skillfully crafted by a master artisan. People from all over the world travel to Saraguro in order to learn and be inspired by this magnificent bead-art. It is important to mention, that most of the artisans economically support their families thanks to the beadwork. They keep on promoting new and authentic patterns and models constantly.

    The people from Saraguro are very proud of their Inca ancestry; however, their bead art doesn't come from that heritage. About a century ago, Saraguros (local people from Saraguro) crossed the Andes into the eastern slopes of Ecuador in order to find a new food for their cattle. The small towns located around that region belonged to indigenous groups who wore necklaces made of glass seed beads. These beads were made in the Czech Republic which they acquired through trade up the Amazon River. They exchanged beads for cheese with the Saraguros. But how the Saraguros learned to weave these beads with techniques unknown to other indigenous peoples of South America are still a mystery.

    All our products are designed and created by our fabulous artisans in Ecuador and will be beautifully presented in our plastic-free recycled packaging.

    As a company that works together with local communities in Ecuador, we want to support them by promoting their products globally, sharing their art and unique skills. In the future, we want to build a large community of local entrepreneurs and expand our business overseas, sharing the Ecuadorian heritage through fair trade practices.

    At Coco Cumbi we really value our customers and like to reward loyalty with perks to delight you not only after your first purchase but time and time again!

    The best method to keep your glass bead necklace clean is simply using a small amount of window cleaner solution.

    Here, there are some care instructions to always keep your necklace in great
    condition.

    1. To clean your glass bead necklace, use a soft piece of cloth and damp
    lightly with 50%-50% solution of window cleaner and water. The cloth
    should be very damp but not dripping.

    2. Rub gently your necklace starting at one end and until you reach the
    other.

    3. Ring out the cloth and wash it with water.

    4. Repeat this process again and lay your necklace in a soft dry towel.

    5. Cover your necklace with the towel and rub back and forth for a few times
    in order to polish the beads.

    6. Before to store or wear your necklace, it is recommended to set it out in
    the open air for some minutes.

    7. Do not soak your glass bead necklace.

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Collections: Accessories, Outlet, Saraguro Glass Jewellery Vendors: Coco Cumbi SKU: C06

Coco Cumbi

Promoting the Ecuadorian culture around the world

Our alpaca blankets are so warm and soft. They make stunning Christmas gifts or presents for any occasion.

They’re beautiful and versatile - use your alpaca blanket as a sofa throw or bedspread to make your home interiors stand out with its stunning colour combination. 

You can also get cosy under our soft alpaca blanket wrapped around you while you’re reading a book, watching your favourite tv show or enjoying the great outdoors by the campfire. 

  • Soft - Alpaca wool is softer than any other alternative wool.
  • Light - because of the hollow space in alpaca fibres, our alpaca wool blankets are light, so you'll feel comfortable tucked under one while watching your favourite movie.
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  • Versatile - our blankets can also be used as a bedspread or sofa throw, which makes them a perfect home decor accessory. Because they’re reversible, you can 
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The gentlest method to clean your Alpaca blanket or throw is by hand-washing. This will add many years of life to your alpaca wool blanket.

In order to extend the life of your alpaca product, here are some care instructions:

  • Kindly wash in warm water with mild soap and carefully rinse in the water of the same temperature.
  • Alpaca wool is very delicate, especially when it is wet - be careful as it can stretch out of shape. Never twist it! Instead, softly press all the water excess from the material.
  • When your Alpaca blanket has been washed, lay it on a dry towel and roll up the item with the towel. Gently press to remove the excess of water and repeat this again with a second dry towel.
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FREE postage and packaging for all orders within the UK.

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Standard delivery takes between 2-5 working days for the UK from the date of postage. 

A standard delivery charge of £7.50 will be added to your order for packaging and postage for Europe and  £16 for the Rest of the World. 

Standard delivery takes between 5-10 working days for the rest of the world from the date of postage. 

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