What a lovely and incandescent piece this is. Simple yet involved. If you hold the pendant far away, you see the design of a plant curving up from the ground. Hold it closer, to the light, and you see the elephant behind the plant. Due to its generous size, it is a statement piece - but of quietude and natural things. The wood bead necklace is just as lovely in its simplicity. I love this piece and will wear it with honor throughout my life.
By Judy
Thank you Francis for this stunning necklace. I know the hours and hours of work it must have taken to make it --- as I have made paper bead necklaces myself. Since your necklaces have inspired some of the ones I have made, I wanted to properly THANK YOU by buying another piece from you.
By PATRICIA
Thank you Akwele! My daughter loved the necklace & the fact it was made of paper! It was very colorful which she also likes!
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