Global Crafts
Red Jasper Moon and Silver Sun Pendant with Silver Chain- Fair Trade-Mexico
Red Jasper Moon and Silver Sun Pendant with Silver Chain- Fair Trade-Mexico
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Handcrafted in high-quality alpaca silver, this sun and moon pendant is detailed with striking red jasper.
- Measures: Approximately 1 inch pendant.
- The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in design, sizing, and weight. Variations will occur from piece to piece, measurements may vary slightly.
The Story Behind the Art:
Renowned for its rich history and Old World beauty, Taxco, Mexico is known for its masterful silver artistry, using high-quality sterling silver or alpaca silver. The Artisana Jewelry Collection represents work from multiple artists in this famous region of Mexico, offering a wide range of styles from traditional to more whimsical, using beautiful, natural materials such as Abalone shells, mother-of-pearl, flowers, and more to create one-of-a-kind pieces.
About the Artisans
About the Artisans
Ceramica Quinua, an artisan cooperative known for its social and environmental responsibility, offers steady work to six workshops and 36 families in Ayachucho, Peru. Ceramica Quinua is dedicated to decreasing the use of firewood to reduce deforestation, and as such, works primarily with clay, which is extracted from the land in a controlled manner to avoid erosion.
The artisans shape and fire their pieces in home-based workshops during their nine-hour workday. Children often sit in on the workshops during their free time in so they may learn the trade that's been passed from ancestor to ancestor. The organization also takes pride in offering health care for its craftsmen, and for sharing its environmental knowledge and conservation techniques with students at public schools.
The Quinua district is characterized by the eucalyptus and alder-scented atmosphere of its mountain and forest landscapes. The name Quinua is derived from the Qenwal plant, said to be comparable in beauty only to the Quinuin women. The unique flora and fauna that inhabit the territory are fast becoming a major tourist attraction. Unfortunately, deforestation and pollution from paint chemicals are threatening their existence.
