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Eco Chic Artisan Crafted Soda Poptop Belt Bronze Brown, "Brown Bronze Armor Chain Mail"

Combining the bronze-tinted aluminum with brown threads, Neide Ambrosio achieves... more

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Combining the bronze-tinted aluminum with brown threads, Neide Ambrosio achieves the regular textures of chain mail armor. She crafts this novel belt from pop-tops, recycling castaways into a beautiful, useful fashion accessory. Finely crocheted by hand, the belt is flexible and the length is adjustable with a brass buckle.

  • 0.12 kgs
  • 0.3 lbs

  • Aluminum and polyester with brass buckle
  • One size fits most
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Promotes recycling and reduces waste
  • Made in Brazil.
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Brazilicon info
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After being misdiagnosed with cancer, Neide Ambrosio was given only six months to live. She later found out that she actually had a severe version of TB and which was very dehabilitating. Fortunately, she recovered and continues to create her colorful eco-friendly handbags and accessories.

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Moving On Up

Neide originally worked alone in collecting soda pop-tops from the beach and selling her work. Today she has other people working with her and, during her first year with Novica, her sales increased almost tenfold.

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Neide has other women helping her, some from favela neighborhoods. She has trained them all and they can earn an income while working from home, either crocheting, sewing or doing embroidery.

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Microcredit Financing

Neide Ambrosio has received 5 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $1500 and the most recent for $600.

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Neide has been featured in TV shows and magazines in Brazil and abroad.

 
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