This set of three stacked bracelets is carefully crafted by hand in Guatemala. Made using traditional weaving techniques, each set boasts dazzling gold-colored beads. Bracelets are adjustable and come in your choice of blue or grey. Fair trade.
- Beaded tassel bracelets
- Set of three bracelets total
- Gold-colored beads on waxed cord
- Feature pull cords for adjustable sizing
- Available in grey for blue
- Fair trade, crafted in Guatemala
design: A stacked set of three cord bracelets, densely wrapped with small gold-colored beads and finished with a loose blue thread tassel at the knot.
size: Not specified.
material: Waxed cord, gold-colored beads.
features: Set of three bracelets, adjustable pull-cord closures, tassel accent, hand-woven beaded band
care: Keep dry and away from lotion or perfume, and wipe the cord gently with a soft cloth if needed.
disclaimer: Because each bracelet is hand-woven, bead spacing, tassel fullness, and cord length vary slightly from piece to piece.
The Story
This set comes out of Guatemala's long-standing tradition of cord and beadwork, where artisans hand-knot waxed thread around small beads to build dense, patterned bands rather than stringing beads on a single strand. The result is a textile-like surface of tightly packed rows that holds its shape and color far longer than simple stringing would.
The adjustable pull-cord closure seen here is a hallmark of Guatemalan beaded and woven accessories, designed for a market where one piece needs to fit many wrists without a clasp. It's a practical solution as much as a design choice, letting the same bracelet suit different customers.
Selling bracelets in stacked sets of three, as this one is, reflects a common approach among Guatemalan artisan cooperatives: multiple slim bands worn together read as one fuller piece, giving the wearer a layered look from a single purchase.
Each band is built by hand, one row at a time: an artisan wraps and knots waxed cord tightly around a line of small beads, repeating the motion down the length of the bracelet until the beadwork forms a solid, woven strip. The pull cords and tassel are finished and knotted by hand at the ends, and because the whole process relies on touch and repetition rather than machine tension, no two bracelets come out quite identical.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: Guatemala
- Craft Tradition: Hand-knotted beadwork on waxed cord
- Ideal For: Anyone who likes a stack of bracelets rather than one statement piece
- Wear It With: Layer all three together, or mix with other slim bracelets for a fuller stack
- Purpose: Everyday wear, stacking with other bracelets, gifting
Questions & Answers
Is this one bracelet or a set?
It's a set of three beaded bracelets, meant to be worn stacked together or separately.
How do I adjust the size?
Each bracelet closes with a pull-cord tie, so you can slide it to fit your wrist and knot it in place.
What are the beads made of?
The bracelets feature small gold-colored beads woven onto waxed cord; the listing doesn't specify a precious metal, so treat them as gold-tone rather than solid gold.
Will the color fade or the tassel fray over time?
The cord and tassel are made from dyed thread, so with regular wear you may see gentle color softening and light fraying at the tassel, which is normal for hand-woven cord pieces.
Are these fair trade?
Yes, they're handcrafted in Guatemala through fair trade production.
