EcoChic-Product of the week

 

by Deborah Miarkowska

African roots combined with a twist of sophistication.

We are delighted to have discovered this beautiful, highly polished brass cuff, handmade in Nairobi Kenya.

The small business in the Mathare Valley, now accredited by the World Fair Trade Organisation was founded in 1984 by three young artisans who learnt their handicraft skills on a training programme offered by the National Council of Churches of Kenya. It is situated in one of the oldest and largest slums in Nairobi.

The objective was to create a decent and more reliable way of earning a living for the slum people and mainly for the youths whom due to hopelessness, turned to delinquency and alcoholism.

The result is a highly finished distinctive range of jewellery which is based on local tribal traditions and is a truly contemporary and stylish product.

To purchase this gorgeous piece visit our boutique: http://www.ecochiccollection.co.uk/department/brass_bracelets/

We just love it!

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