The women in the HOW Program are making beautiful jewelry: necklaces, bracelets and earrings. These are not mass produced like the items from other countries - each is different and a one-of-a-kind piece! The ladies roll strips of paper to make beautiful beads, then design each individual piece of jewelry. They use indigenous seeds in the jewelry when appropriate and some pieces are made entirely of seeds. The paperbeads and seeds are sealed so they are protected and safe to wear. We have too many pieces to list all of them, but here are a few to whet your appetite. If you are interested in purchasing large quantities for resale, please contact us to discuss options.
#1 Red and Black Set
Lidia handmade these red paper beads. She designed the 23 1/2" necklace using black glass seed beads and larger glass rhondelle beads. The bracelet is made with 3 loops of memory wire using small red paper beads and black seed beads. The matching drop earrings are composed of two handmade beads accented with black beads.
#2 Jumbo pink/blue Necklace with bracelet and earrings
Judith made this chunky 24 1/2" necklace using jumbo handmade paper beads in various shapes. The necklace is accented with glass seed beads. She included a beaded bracelet and drop earrings. These pieces can be purchased as a set or separately by the piece.
#3 Purple Paperbead Necklace and Earring Set
Yoseline made this 26" purple necklace using handmade paper beads. She used corrugated paper which adds dimension to the beads. The drop earrings consist of two of the beautiful paper beads.
#5 Green and gray speckled Necklace/Earring Set
Teresa's hand rolled paper beads present a speckled look. Green and gray beads are alternated throughout the 27 1/2" necklace. Green glass seed beads accent the necklace and drop earrings.
#6 Purple Paperbead Necklace
Yimi rolled beautiful purple paper into various sizes and shapes for her beautiful necklace. It measures 29" in length.
#7 Red and tan Paperbead Set
Nubia used tan glass seed beads between hand rolled paper beads of various shapes to add interest to this jewelry set. The bracelet is made up of O shapes to make a 7 1/2" bracelet. Two paper beads and used to finish off the set with drop earrings. Can be purchased as a set or individually.
#8 Coral and silver Set with Pendant
Judith rolled beautiful coral paper to make beads for this set. She used silver glass seed beads to accent her beads. The necklace is 27" long accompanied by a simple strand of beads for a 9" bracelet and a single coral paperbead for the drop earrings. The necklace and bracelet can be made smaller if requested.....include a note with the order stating the length needed.
#9 Red/Black Paperbead and Seed Necklace and Bracelet
Senovia created a lovely set using red and black beads made from paper incorporated with red Acacia Coral Bean seeds and black seeds. The seeds have been sealed so they are safe to wear. She used glass seed beads as well as sparkly black rhondelle glass beads to accent the paper beads and seeds. The bracelet is made with one loop of Memory Wire. Items can be purchased as set or individually.
#10 Black and White Paperbead Set
Fany rolled black and white paper to make a beautiful speckled bead. The speckled beads are accented with glass seed beads of two sizes. The necklace is 20" long with a simple one strand bracelet comprised of 3 speckled beads and glass seed beads. The drop earrings are simple yet stunning. Pieces can be purchased as a set or separately.
#11 Khaki Paper Bead and Tears of St. Peter Seed Necklace
Enemecia made cylindrical beads from Khaki paper and blended them with the beautiful Tears of St. Peter seeds to make a beautiful 26 1/2" necklace that will compliment any outfit!
#12 Black and White Paper Bead Necklace
Enemecia used black and white geometric paper to create cylindrical beads. She incorporated brown glass seed beads to contrast the black and white paper beads resulting in a striking necklace.