These elegant and dainty bracelets contain a secret inspirational message! Colorful beads spell out the word “Empower” in Morse code. Available in blue, gray, or clear, bracelets are each topped with a fun tassel and a gold-plated chain. Bracelets each measures 6 inches long and have a 2-inch extension for an adjustable length.
Each bracelet is handmade by artisans in the Kibera region of Nairobi, Kenya. These artisans are ensured a sustainable income, safe work environments, and also receive extensive entrepreneurship training!
- Tassel and bead empower bracelet
- Gold-plated chain and glass beads
- Available in three colors
- Measures 6-8 inches long
- Adjustable length
- Fair trade, made in Kenya
Beauty isn't perfect, it's authentic. This piece is artistically created by hand where beauty and imperfections go together wonderfully. Please accept and appreciate minor imperfections and variations which are true characteristics of this craft.
design: A dainty single strand of tiny glass seed beads pairs with a fine gold-plated chain, the two strands meeting at a soft cotton tassel and a gold drop charm; color changes in the beads spell out the word "Empower" in Morse code.
size: Measures 6 inches long with a 2-inch extension chain, for a 6-8 inch adjustable fit.
material: Glass seed beads, gold-plated chain and findings, cotton tassel.
features: Hidden Morse code message spelling "Empower", double-strand design (beads plus chain), gold-plated tassel cap and drop charm, adjustable extension chain, available in blue, gray, or clear colorways
care: Remove before swimming or showering and store flat away from perfume and lotion to keep the gold plating and tassel looking their best.
disclaimer: Bead placement, tassel fullness, and plating tone vary slightly from piece to piece, as each bracelet is hand-strung individually.
The Story
This bracelet's design turns a code into a wearable message: strands of tiny glass seed beads are strung in a deliberate sequence of colors so that, read as dots and dashes, they spell out "Empower." Seed-bead stringing is exacting hand work — each bead is small enough to require a steady eye and a practiced hand to keep the pattern accurate and the tension even along a cord this fine.
The piece is made by artisans in the Kibera area of Nairobi, Kenya, through a fair trade program that pays a sustainable wage, maintains safe working conditions, and offers entrepreneurship training alongside the beading work. The bracelet's message is as much about the maker's circumstance as the wearer's: a piece built to put real income and skill-building behind a word about empowerment.
The gold-plated chain and hand-knotted tassel are commonly paired with seed-bead work of this kind, giving the bracelet a finished, layered look while keeping the coded bead strand as the focal point.
Each bracelet starts with the beader plotting the Morse code sequence for "Empower," then hand-stringing dozens of tiny glass seed beads onto cord in that exact color order, a process that takes patience and a practiced hand since a single misplaced bead changes the code. The bead strand is joined to a gold-plated chain, finished with crimps and a clasp, and a small cotton tassel is hand-tied and capped in gold-plated metal before the extension chain is attached — all done by individual artisans rather than machine, which is why small variations show up from bracelet to bracelet.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: Kenya
- Craft Tradition: Hand-strung glass seed bead work
- Ideal For: Someone who likes a piece of jewelry with a personal, decodable meaning, or as an encouraging gift
- Wear It With: Layer it with other delicate bracelets or wear it solo for a subtle pop of color at the wrist
- Purpose: Everyday wear, stacking or layering, gifting, a personal reminder
- Metal: Gold-plated chain and findings
Questions & Answers
What does the bead pattern actually spell out?
The sequence of colored seed beads spells the word "Empower" in Morse code — it's a hidden message built into the design itself.
How adjustable is the sizing?
The bracelet measures 6 inches with a 2-inch extension chain, giving a wearable range of 6 to 8 inches so it can fit a variety of wrist sizes.
What colors is it available in?
It comes in blue, gray, or clear beadwork, each finished with a matching tassel and gold-plated chain.
Will the gold plating wear off?
Like any plated jewelry, it will last longer if you remove it before swimming, showering, or applying lotion and perfume, and store it away from other jewelry that could scratch the plating.
Who makes this bracelet?
It's handmade by artisans in the Kibera area of Nairobi, Kenya, through a fair trade program that provides sustainable income, safe working conditions, and entrepreneurship training.
