Rooted in ancient weaving traditions and infused with modern versatility, this bold necklace combines strands of Amazonian golden grass with geometric brass rings for a look that adapts to your mood. Wear it minimal or make it maximal—this piece is your personal statement.
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Design: Convertible multi-way necklace with interchangeable brass rings and layered natural cords.
- Color: Available in two color options for the cords
- Material: Brazilian golden grass, geometric brass rings, multi-tone natural fiber cords.
- Size: 23" long (adjustable appearance depending on configuration).
- Country of origin: Brazil
A celebration of heritage and adaptability, this necklace draws from the traditional craftsmanship of Brazil’s indigenous tribes and Afro-Brazilian artisans. Golden grass—harvested sustainably from the Amazon—is meticulously handwoven and paired with sculptural brass forms that can be added or removed. Wear all the rings for a powerful geometric look, or strip it down to its natural elements for an earthy elegance.
Care & Disclaimer:
Open and close the necklace gently to avoid dislodging metal rings. Always store it with the loop securely closed. Natural materials may vary in tone and texture. Keep dry and avoid direct exposure to perfumes or chemicals to preserve shine and fiber strength.
design: A convertible statement necklace where slim strands of dark and sage-toned cord gather into a bold front section of woven golden grass segments alternating with faceted brass rings, so rings can be added or removed to change the look.
size: 23" long; appearance is adjustable depending on how many brass rings are in the configuration.
material: Brazilian golden grass (capim dourado), brass, multi-tone natural fiber cords.
features: Convertible/modular design, interchangeable brass rings, multi-strand cord in two tones, adjustable silhouette, mixed matte-fiber and polished-metal finish
care: Wipe the brass rings with a dry, soft cloth and keep the piece away from perfume, lotion, and other chemicals to protect the grass's shine and the cord's color.
disclaimer: As a natural fiber, the golden grass will show minor variation in tone and texture from piece to piece.
The Story
The golden strands at the center of this necklace are capim dourado, or "golden grass," a wetland sedge that grows in the Jalapão region of Tocantins state in Brazil's Cerrado. The grass is cut once a year, in a narrow window after it flowers and before the seed heads drop, because that timing is what preserves its natural metallic sheen — the color is not dyed, it comes from how and when the stalks are harvested and shade-dried.
Weaving capim dourado into cord, coils, and woven segments like the ones used here is a craft long practiced by Kalunga communities — descendants of formerly enslaved Afro-Brazilians who settled in Tocantins — alongside other artisan families of the Jalapão region. What began as baskets and utilitarian objects has grown, over recent decades, into a wider jewelry and accessories trade that gives the grass a place in everyday adornment.
Here, that woven golden grass is set against faceted brass rings and layered cord strands, translating a regional fiber technique into a modular, contemporary necklace — one piece that reads as bold and architectural fully assembled, or pared-down and quiet with the rings removed.
Making a piece like this starts in the field: harvesters cut the golden grass by hand at the right moment in its short annual season, strip the seed heads, and dry the stalks in the shade rather than direct sun, since sunlight dulls the color they're after. The dried strands are then hand-coiled and woven into the tight cylindrical segments seen at the front of the necklace, a slow, repetitive process done strand by strand. Those woven sections are combined with cut and polished brass rings and multiple cord strands, and assembled into the finished convertible necklace by hand.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: Brazil
- Craft Tradition: Capim dourado (golden grass) weaving
- Ideal For: Someone who wants one necklace that can go bold and geometric or pared-back and natural depending on the day.
- Wear It With: Let it sit against a simple crew or V-neck top so the woven grass and brass rings stay the focal point.
- Purpose: Everyday statement wear, evening styling, layering-free focal necklace
- Metal: Brass
Questions & Answers
How do I change the necklace's configuration?
The brass rings are interchangeable, so you can wear all of them for a fuller, geometric look, or remove some to let the woven golden grass and cord strands take the lead. Open and close the loop gently so the rings don't dislodge.
Is the golden color of the grass natural?
Yes. The grass gets its metallic sheen from being harvested at a specific point in its growing season and dried in the shade — it is not dyed or coated.
Will the brass tarnish over time?
Brass can dull with exposure to moisture and chemicals. Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth and avoid contact with perfume or lotion to keep its shine.
How should I store this necklace?
Store it with the loop securely closed and keep it dry to protect both the metal rings and the natural fiber.
Will my necklace look exactly like the photo?
Because the grass is a natural material, expect slight variation in tone and texture from the piece pictured — this is part of working with a harvested fiber rather than a synthetic one.
