Today I want to share another unique jewellery material that I came across during the The World Craft Council Kaivalam an International Craft Summit that was hosted in Chennai a few months back . It is jewellery made from sisal fiber .
Sisal fibers , obtained from the hardy Agave plant , is extracted by a retting process similar to that of linen . Mostly found in Brazil , Mexico, China , and Africa , this natural fiber is used to make ropes , twines , carpets , etc . Also used for making lovely coiled baskets ,........................................................... and now as delicate jewellery , the sisal fiber has found a new use.
I absolutely love the delicate bracelet and earrings that I got from their stall at the crafts bazaar , and here are the pictures of the same
Tintsaba, a craft initiative by the women of Swaziland , produces these beautiful coiled bracelets and other pieces of jewellery by coiling natural dyed sisal fiber along with silver to create unique jewellery .
Here`s a link to their webste ; http://www.tintsaba.com
I`m sure you will find it interesting
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motidana
