Shop Details

Beaded jewellery such as this White Layered Beaded Choker Necklace with specks of colourful beads traditionally indicate age and social status in the Maasai culture and are handmade by Maasai women. Sometimes, specific necklaces are created to commemorate important life events like engagements and marriage.

Each bead that is used by the Maasai has meaning behind it. In this necklace, the white represents purity and health, the latter being associated with cow’s milk, which provides nourishment.

Note: Final product may not be as shown…these are individually handcrafted and selection of beads, designs, etc. will have the same high-quality artisanship but may not be exactly as depicted in the photographs.