Friendship Bracelet

These bracelets really illustrate the skills and techniques of our brilliant crafts people. No mass production here. Some of the techniques used in these bracelets have been around for thousands of years.

To make these beautiful beads used glass is gathered from all over West Africa and is roughly ground down and individually reformed using clay molds fired in an earth kiln. Every bead is completely unique and all colours are produced purely from the original glass with no added chemicals.

The recycled brass is also from West Africa and comes from old plumbing fittings, collected and transformed using the ancient Asante Lost Wax Process. Each charm is first hand molded in bees wax giving evey piece it's own particular identity.

The coconut charms are hand crafted by a disabled group on the remote island of Rodrigues inthe Indian Ocean. Coconut is one of the very few resources in excess on the island and this craft unit offers valuable work to people with few opportunities.

GIFT WRAP: If required all WORKSHOP one80 jewellery can come gift wrapped in a pretty organza bag (which also contains the story of how all our jewellery is made). We include a simple gift label so all you have to do is write your message. Please see 'delivery' on storefront and request from options opposite.

We are happy to deliver direct to your intended recipient. Your personal message will be printed on to the Not On The High Street gift note and included with the order. There will be no reference to the items value included. Select the "gift note" option at check out.