Cascadas Coloridas ✻ Embera Beaded Earrings

These extra long earrings (at 11 inches long), are handmade by Embera Chami artisan group Asociaciòn de artesanas
Imaginando con las Manos in Jardín, Antioquia, Colombia.  Each pair is woven using a needle thread technique. Any design can take anywhere from 1-4 days to make. 

Each color, shape, and symbol is an inside look into their day-to-day life, spiritual world, and environment

Here's a quick guide on some of the symbolism used:

💠 Diamond shapes signify the 4 seasons

⭕ Circles mean unity, community, gathering

☁️ White reflects clouds and peace

🌊 Blue represents rivers, oceans, and the sky

🤎 Brown signifies the earth

and so forth!

Earring Specs:

Material: seed beads, nickel free hook

Width:  .5 in.

Length:  11 in

This item is delicate, handle with care and love

Being that the necklaces are handmade, measurements, stitching, and sizing may vary slightly