Featuring four shades of blue that mimic the serene ocean colors. Perfectly designed for a sophisticated layering effect.
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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 dyed wood discs in four graduated ocean-blue tones, twisted together into nine strands for a layered, statement-making silhouette.
size: About 21 inches in length.
material: Dyed wood discs strung on nine strands, with a horn eye-and-hook closure.
features: Nine twisted strands, four graduated shades of blue, horn eye-and-hook closure, disc-cut wood beads
care: Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth and keep away from water, perfume, and direct sunlight to protect the dyed wood and horn.
disclaimer: Because each disc is cut from natural wood and hand-dyed, slight variations in grain, shape, and shade are part of the piece and make each necklace one of a kind.
The Story
The Philippines has a long-standing craft economy built around wood, horn, and shell accessories, with workshops that turn locally sourced materials into beads through cutting, sanding, dyeing, and stringing. This necklace draws on that tradition, using wood discs dyed in a spectrum of blues rather than left in their natural tone, then multiplied across nine strands.
The twisted, multi-strand construction is a hallmark of this style of Filipino beadwork: rather than a single line of beads, several strands of varying bead sizes and shades are combined and gently twisted so the colors layer and shift against each other, giving the appearance of a much more elaborate piece than any single strand alone.
The horn closure is also part of the region's material vocabulary, pairing naturally with wood rather than introducing metal. Together, the wood-and-horn palette reflects a craft built on materials at hand, shaped by hand tools and dye baths rather than machine casting.
Wood is cut into small discs, sanded smooth, and dyed in graduated shades of blue before being drilled and strung by hand. Each of the nine strands is threaded separately, then the strands are twisted together so the colors interlace rather than sit in flat rows, a step that takes a practiced hand to keep the twist even along the full length of the necklace. The horn eye-and-hook closure is shaped and fitted last, finishing a piece that depends on careful, repetitive handwork at every stage.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: Philippines
- Craft Tradition: Philippine wood and horn beadcraft
- Ideal For: Someone who loves a bold, colorful statement necklace
- Wear It With: Let it be the focal point over a simple white or neutral top, as shown, or layer it with a solid-color dress
- Purpose: Statement necklace, layering piece, dressing up a plain top
Questions & Answers
What is the necklace made of?
Dyed wood discs strung across nine strands, finished with a horn eye-and-hook closure — no metal or gemstones.
How long is the necklace?
It measures about 21 inches in length, sitting as a substantial statement piece at the collarbone.
How does the closure work?
It fastens with a horn eye-and-hook clasp, a simple hook-through-loop closure made from the same natural material family as the beads.
Will the color fade or the wood warp?
Keep it dry and out of direct sun for the longest life — moisture and prolonged UV exposure can dull the dye and affect the wood over time. Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth after wear.
Is every necklace exactly the same?
No — since the discs are cut from natural wood and hand-dyed, you can expect small variations in grain and shade from piece to piece.
