Earrings Maasai Beaded Triangle - Kenya

These beaded triangle drop earrings are a beautiful reflection of the Maasai women of Africa: strong, brave, peaceful and kind. 

Features

• Made from glass beads
• Measures 6.35cm drop, 3.17cm wide. Beaded triangle is 3.8cm in length. 
• Hypoallergenic hook. 
• Crafted by women of the Maasai tribe in rural Kenya

Artisan Story

Maasai beadwork embodies the whole of Maasai culture representing beauty, strength, tradition, warriorhood, social status and their deep love and devotion for their cattle.  The age old artform is practiced by women of the village who learn from their mothers, who learned from their mothers.  The women take small glass beads that are laid out on trays and string onto clear threading.  From here the designs and beauty explode to create bracelets, earrings, and necklaces.

Did you know each colour has a symbolic meaning for the tribe?

• Red stands for bravery, unity and blood. The red is for the slaughtered cow.
• White is for the peace, purity and health.
• Blue, signifies the energy and the sky. They believe that with the rainfall it is able to feed their cattle’s and provide proper infrastructure for them.
• Orange and Yellow reflect hospitality. Visitors are served cow’s milk from orange gourds.
• Green like the earth symbolizes health and land.
• Black represents the people and the struggles they endure.

About Us

Villages Port Colborne is located along the shore of the Niagara Peninsula. Where the Welland Canal and Lake Erie meet, in the heart of Port Colborne, we have been fair trade since 1984. We carry unique, handcrafted goods that are ethically made from artisans around the world. If you’re in the Southern Ontario area, we welcome you to visit us in-person!