Introduce a calming element to your collection with the Twist Wood Necklace in soothing shades of grey and cream.
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Design Feature: Multiple strands of wood discs, twisted for a sophisticated layering effect.
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Material: Wood discs with a horn eye and hook closure. 9 strands of beads.
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Size: About 21 inches in length.
- Country of Origin: Handmade in the Philippines.
design: A bold multi-strand necklace of nine layered strands of flat wood discs in soft grey and cream, gathered at each side by a curved horn tip that meets in a hook-and-eye closure.
size: About 21 inches in length.
material: Wood discs (grey and cream) with a horn hook-and-eye closure, strung on 9 strands.
features: 9-strand layered design, flat disc beading, curved horn closure pieces, two-tone grey and cream colorway
care: Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth and store flat or hanging to keep the strands from tangling, keeping the wood and horn away from water and perfume.
disclaimer: Because the discs are cut from natural wood and the closure from natural horn, slight variations in grain, tone, and shape are normal and make each necklace one of a kind.
The Story
Layered wood bead necklaces like this one are a longstanding part of Philippine accessory-making, where local hardwoods are cut, sanded, and dyed into small discs, then strung in multiples to build volume and movement. The multi-strand, bib-like silhouette is a hallmark of Filipino beadwork, favoring abundance of material and a graphic, sculptural collar shape over single-strand minimalism.
The grey-and-cream pairing here plays on contrast in a way that's common in Philippine wood jewelry, where dyed and natural-toned beads are combined within the same piece to create pattern through color blocking rather than through painted or carved motifs. Strand-by-strand color shifts, as seen across this necklace's nine rows, let the wearer read the piece as a single mass from a distance and as individual lines up close.
The horn closure pieces are also true to the region's craft vocabulary: horn is a byproduct material worked by Philippine artisans into buttons, clasps, and jewelry findings, prized for its natural polish and warm, mottled color, which here becomes the necklace's structural anchor at the collarbone.
Each disc starts as a length of wood, sliced thin, sanded smooth, and dyed to reach its grey or cream tone before being pierced and strung by hand. Building nine strands to a consistent, even drape takes a practiced hand — stringers work strand by strand, checking length and bead order against each other so the multiple rows fall together rather than at odds. The horn closure pieces are separately shaped and polished, then fitted to the strands as the final step, so the finished necklace holds its collar shape without added hardware.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: Philippines
- Craft Tradition: Filipino wood bead layering
- Ideal For: Someone who wants one statement piece to anchor a simple outfit
- Wear It With: Let it sit over a plain crew-neck or scoop-neck top so the layered discs stay the visual focus
- Purpose: Statement necklace, layering piece, collar-style accessory
Questions & Answers
How long is the necklace?
It measures about 21 inches in length, sitting as a bold collar at the collarbone.
What is it made of?
Nine strands of dyed and natural wood discs, finished with a horn hook-and-eye closure.
Is the closure secure?
Yes, it fastens with a horn hook-and-eye closure shaped specifically to hold the multiple strands in place.
Will the color vary from the photo?
Slightly. Since the discs are cut from natural wood and dyed by hand, and the closure is natural horn, small differences in grain and tone are normal from piece to piece.
How should I care for it?
Wipe it down with a soft, dry cloth after wear and store it flat or hanging to keep the strands untangled; avoid water and perfume contact.
