WM & Brass Earring EBH353WB

$ 18.00

Round cut out tree earring in white metal w/ silver wire hook This exquisite tree of life earring is beautifully cut by hand and is suitable for any occasion! Shrawan.

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Copy of Copy of Social Media – Untitled Design (2)The Shakya family has been creating beautiful jewelry throughout Nepal, India and Tibet for generations.  Now all sons live and work in their ancestral home in the Kathmandu Valley.  As with previous generations, the father taught his sons traditional jewelry making skills.  Recognizing that producing jewelry only for retailers provided limited economic opportunities, he also trained one son in business.  In 1977 the sons opened their own shop.  At this time, they produced all the jewelry themselves.  However, as the business grew, they invited other Buddhist Newari families to work with them.  Fourteen families now have a consistent income as a result of their involvement.

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