Featuring a mix of metal disc charms and recycled sari beads, this necklace is a testament to unique craftsmanship and sustainable fashion.
- Material: Recycled wood beads wrapped in textile and brass metal
- Size: Approximately 21" with an adjustable chain at the end
- Origin: Made in India
- Features: Fairtrade, Handmade, Each bead is unique, making each necklace one-of-a-kind
design: Four graduated gold-tone chain layers are strung with an assortment of round fabric-wrapped beads in mixed pink, red, green and neutral tones, finished with two hammered brass disc charms that catch the light.
size: Approximately 21" with an adjustable extension chain at the clasp.
material: Recycled wood beads wrapped in reclaimed sari textile, with brass and copper chain and disc charms.
features: Fairtrade, handmade, four-layer design, recycled sari-fabric beads, hammered brass disc charms, adjustable length
care: Keep the fabric-wrapped beads away from water, perfume and lotion, and store the necklace flat or hanging to prevent the delicate textile beads from crushing.
disclaimer: Because each bead is wrapped by hand from reclaimed sari fabric, the color placement and pattern on every necklace is unique.
The Story
The beads on this necklace begin as offcuts of sari fabric, the same brightly patterned cotton and silk blends worn as everyday and ceremonial dress across India. Rather than discarding these scraps, artisans wind and secure them around a wood core, turning fabric waste into a durable, wearable bead — a practice rooted in India's long-standing culture of textile reuse.
No two beads carry the same slice of pattern, since each is cut from a different part of a used sari. Strung together across four layered chains, the result reads as a loose, improvisational mix of color rather than a repeating print — every necklace is effectively a small record of the particular saris that were upcycled to make it.
The hammered brass discs are a simpler, complementary craft: sheet metal struck by hand to catch light unevenly, a technique common to small metalworking workshops across South Asia and paired here with the textile beadwork for contrast in texture and finish.
Makers in India cut strips from reclaimed sari fabric, then wrap and bind each strip tightly around a small wood bead until the fabric is fully secured, a step repeated dozens of times to produce enough beads for one necklace. The beads are hand-strung onto brass chain alongside hammered brass discs — the discs shaped and textured with a hammer on a metal stake — and the four chain lengths are assembled and finished with an adjustable extension at the clasp.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: India
- Craft Tradition: Recycled sari-fabric beadwork
- Ideal For: Anyone who wants a colorful, sustainable statement necklace with a handmade story
- Wear It With: Layer it over a simple neckline in solid black, white or denim so the mixed-fabric beads stay the focal point
- Purpose: Everyday wear, layering piece, gifting, sustainable fashion statement
- Metal: Brass / Copper
Questions & Answers
What are the beads made from?
Each bead is a small wood core hand-wrapped in strips of reclaimed sari fabric, so the colors and patterns vary bead to bead.
Is this necklace adjustable?
Yes, it measures approximately 21" with an adjustable chain at the clasp for a customized fit.
Will my necklace look exactly like the photo?
Not exactly. Because the beads are cut from different pieces of reused sari fabric, the color mix on your necklace will be one-of-a-kind.
How should I care for it?
Avoid water, perfume and lotion on the fabric beads, and store the necklace flat or hanging so the layers don't tangle or crush.
Is this necklace fairtrade?
Yes, it's handmade in India under fairtrade practices that support the artisans who make it.
