Five strands of hand wrapped textile beads create a layered silhouette with bold contrast and soft texture. Black, white, and gray tones are accented by brass spacers for a modern, handcrafted finish.
- Design: Five-strand layered necklace with varying bead sizes and brass spacers
- Material: Recycled fabrics; brass
- Size: 18" on the shortest strand with 3" extender
- Country of Origin: India
Distinctive yet easy to wear, this statement piece brings depth and movement to both elevated everyday looks and special occasions. Its artisan finish gives each necklace a sense of character and individuality.
Care & Disclaimer: Handcrafted using recycled textiles, so slight variations in color, texture, and bead placement are natural and part of its charm. Store dry and away from direct moisture; wipe gently with a soft cloth after wear.
design: Five strands of hand-wrapped fabric beads in black, white, and gray tones layer into a bold, textured collar, with brass spacers marking the rhythm of each strand.
size: 18" on the shortest strand, with a 3" extender; remaining strands graduate longer to create the layered drape.
material: Recycled fabric (including sari and kantha textile scraps); brass
features: Five-strand layered design, hand-wrapped fabric beads, mixed bead sizes, brass spacer accents, brass lobster clasp with 3" extender chain
care: Store dry and away from direct moisture, and wipe gently with a soft cloth after wear.
disclaimer: Handcrafted using recycled textiles, so slight variations in color, texture, and bead placement are natural and part of its charm.
The Story
This necklace's beads are built from recycled cotton and sari fabric, the same reclaimed textiles at the heart of kantha work, a stitching tradition from West Bengal and Bangladesh in which women layer worn saris and dhotis and bind them with running stitches into something new and durable. Here that same instinct for reuse is turned into jewelry: scraps of cloth are rolled tight and wrapped into round beads instead of stitched flat into a quilt.
The black, white, and gray palette lets the different fabrics read as a single considered material rather than a patchwork, while flecks of pattern in the wrapped cloth hint at the sari prints the scraps came from. Layering five strands is a choice rooted in how these textile beads are worn in India and Bangladesh's handmade jewelry markets, where volume and repetition, rather than a single focal pendant, create the statement.
Brass spacers break up the fabric beads at intervals, a small metalworking touch that is common where textile and metal crafts sit side by side in the same workshops, giving a soft material some structure and shine.
Each bead starts as strips or scraps of recycled cotton and sari fabric, cut down and wrapped tightly by hand around a core until it holds its round shape, then finished so the wrapped layers stay put. Artisans vary the tension and the fabric scraps bead to bead, which is why no two look quite identical. The finished beads are strung by hand in graduated lengths across five strands, with brass spacers and a brass clasp added to complete the piece.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: India
- Craft Tradition: Hand-wrapped recycled textile beading
- Ideal For: Someone who wants a bold, textural statement necklace with a handmade, sustainable story
- Wear It With: Let it sit over a simple black or white top so the layered texture stays the focus
- Purpose: Everyday statement wear, dressing up a plain neckline, special occasions
- Metal: Brass
Questions & Answers
What are the beads made from?
Each bead is hand-wrapped from recycled cotton and sari fabric scraps, rolled and secured into a round shape rather than molded or carved.
Will the colors and patterns match the photo exactly?
Not exactly. Because the beads are wrapped from recycled fabric scraps, color placement, texture, and pattern will vary slightly from piece to piece.
How long is the necklace?
The shortest of the five strands measures 18", with a 3" extender chain for adjustable fit; the remaining strands graduate longer to create the layered drape.
Is it heavy to wear?
The fabric beads are lightweight compared to stone or metal beads of similar size, so the five-strand layering adds visual volume without much added weight.
How should I store and clean it?
Keep it dry and away from direct moisture, and wipe it gently with a soft cloth after wearing to keep the fabric beads and brass spacers in good condition.
