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Amethyst Chip and Brass Bead Necklace from Thai Artisan, "Dance Party"
Make a dramatic entrance with this unique beaded necklace from Tiraphan Hasub in Thailand. The stylish cord necklace features myriad amethyst chips knotted together, topped with shiny brass beads for contrast. The necklace fastens with a toggle crafted of amethyst nuggets.
- 84 grams
- 0.2 lbs
- Necklace length: 47 cm min L - x 50 cm max L
- Necklace length: 18.5" min L - x 19.75" max L
- Cord width: 4 mm
- Cord width: 4 mm
- Pendant: 21 cm L x 4 cm W
- Pendant: 8.25" L x 1.6" W
Tiraphan hires other artisans at her workshop to help her craft her popular jewelry.
Tiraphan Hasub has received 5 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $2850 and the most recent for $2850. Proceeds were used to invest in a bulk purchase of gemstones and other materials for her jewelry making.
Tiraphan is deeply committed to ensuring that her children receive the best education. She pays for them to attend a local international school, as she wants them to have the best possible start in life.
Tiraphan has thyroid disease. She tires easily and sometimes it is difficult to to find the energy for everything. Yet she refuses to let it compromise her work.
Tiraphan has steadily grown her jewelry project and now provides work for other artisans in her community.
The Women's Empowerment badge is awarded to female artisans or artisan groups that are led by women.
This artist shows a lot of talent or potential and is in their late teens or twenties.
Among the workers at Tiraphan's workshop are some who suffer from polio.
Tiraphan supports her two children.
"Gift for a new mother"
Beautiful and flashy use of multiple amethyst chips tightly woven into an exquisite choker. A gift for my daughter who has just had a baby. The amethyst is her babies birthstone. She can ultimately gift it to her new daughter when she is old enough.
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- This was a gift for: Daughter
- Occasion: OTHER
"Beautiful"
I just got my necklace a couple of days ago and wore it today and got lots of compliments on it already, not only from friends and family but perfect strangers too. It is so unique and beautiful and is very well made.
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"Just as beautiful as pictured"
It appears to be of good or great quality. It is beautiful to look at and easily worn
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- Great to dress up any outfit
- To elevate and outfit
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Tiraphan Hasub Handcrafted jewelry
"I believe many women think like me, and that's what inspired me to create jewelry that is original."
