Blue Braided Beaded Necklace Fair Trade Jewelry from Africa, "Sosongo in Blue"
Product ID: 272538
by Ila Suleyman:


Six beaded strands are interwoven in a braid to form the focal point of this necklace presented by Ghanaian Ila Suleyman. Each strand is threaded with blue recycled vinyl beads and the ends of the braided section are finished with sese wood beads and large agate stone beads that serve as spacers. The brass hook clasp matches the beads' warm tones. The name Sosongo comes from the Mamprusi word meaning "good way."
- 42 grams
- 1.48 oz
- 54 cm L x 1 cm W
- 21.25" L x 0.4" W
- Pendant(s): 23 cm L x 3 cm W
- Pendant(s): 9" L x 1.2" W
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01/17/2020
"What a knock out!"





The colors are beautiful together. The necklace holds its shape well when you wear it. It is unusual and attractive.
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Sosongo in Blue, Blue Braided Beaded Necklace Fair Trade Jewelry from Africa
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Verified Reviewer
10/20/2019
"Beautiful necklace!!"





I love my necklace!! The color is beautiful and it is very well made!! It looks very flattering!! Keep up the good work!!
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Sosongo in Blue, Blue Braided Beaded Necklace Fair Trade Jewelry from Africa
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Verified Reviewer
03/27/2021
"Unique design"





This is a beautiful dark purple necklace that makes a statement
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Verified Reviewer
03/15/2021
"Brown Necklace"





Well made, it will stand up for everyday wear. Gorgeous
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Mpusia in Brown, African Hand Crafted Braided Brown Leather Necklace
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Verified Reviewer
11/17/2020
"Beautiful bracelet"





I ordered Annula in Sea Green, which is a teal color. Like another reviewer, I apparently received Annula in Green, which is an emerald/forest green. Its lovely, too, and fortunately I can wear it with something else. But I wanted the Sea Green (teal) for a particular outfit, and it would be good if you sent buyers what they ordered.
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Verified Reviewer
10/14/2020
"Lovely craftsmanship"





Neat, intricate weave, well made, love it.
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Mpusia in Brown, African Hand Crafted Braided Brown Leather Necklace
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Ila has several employees who help him in his workshop.
This artist is working with some sort of disability ranging from mental or physical and includes conditions such as being handicapped physically, or perhaps having a condition such as autism. This is also awarded to artists that employ other artists with disabilities.
This artist is currently supporting and providing for the education of their children, grandchildren, or children in their community, whether it be at the primary, secondary, or university level.
This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.
Ila Suleyman has received 2 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $400 and the most recent for $400.
This artist striving to supporting their own or their family's basic needs and improve their livelihood.
Every purchase from this artist has a profound impact on their livelihood and income.
This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.
Ila has a toddler named Ramatu that he supports.
This Product is awarded the Earth Friendly badge because it uses recycled or sustainable materials or techniques.


Ila Suleyman Leather and beaded jewelry
"My forefathers were predominantly millet and cattle farmers, and they would use the leather of the animals for accessories such as talismans, bangles and necklaces for personal use."