This handmade brass bead necklace features small drum-shaped beads with a warm, subtly polished finish, threaded onto strong brown cotton with decorative macramé knotting.
The CHANDRA small drum brass bead necklace is an understated, easy-to-wear jewellery accessory, handmade with gently polished brass beads in a simple single-strand design. Wear this antique gold-toned necklace on its own for a clean, minimalist look, or layer with other necklaces for a relaxed, boho-inspired style.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS
- Brass is a durable, long-lasting material that can be repeatedly recycled without losing its properties, making it a sustainable choice for timeless jewellery.
- Easy to dress up or down, the gently polished brass beads have a warm finish with subtle golden highlights.
- Each small drum bead has a rounded, disc-like profile with subtle handmade variations that add character.
- Hand-threaded onto strong brown cotton with decorative macramé knotting for a durable, plastic-free finish.
- With a 60cm loop, this single-strand necklace slips easily over the head without a fastening.
ABOUT THE COLOURWAY
These gently polished brass beads have a warm, muted metallic tone between soft gold and natural brass rather than bright yellow gold. The beads catch the light with subtle golden highlights, while softer shadows bring out the natural depth of the brass, creating an understated, delicately burnished finish.
FIT & SIZING
L29xW1xD1cm. Loop circumference is approx. 60cm.
HANDMADE IN NEPAL
Our brass beads are handmade by artisans in rural Nepal, with jewellery production coordinated by a small workshop affiliated with the Nepal Leprosy Trust. The workshop provides employment opportunities for marginalised people, and our relationship with the team dates back to 2006.
MATERIAL, CRAFT & NATURAL VARIATION
Local Nepali brass remnants from metalworking are melted down and cast into new beads, making thoughtful use of leftover materials. The beads are gently polished to create a warm, subtle finish. An alloy of copper and zinc, brass is valued for its strength, workability and ability to be repeatedly recycled without losing its properties. Traditionally associated with the 21st wedding anniversary, brass has a long history in decorative metalwork and jewellery making.
MORE ABOUT THE ARTISAN PROCESS
- Making the beads: Brass is melted at over 1000°C and poured into clay moulds. Once cooled, the clay is broken away to reveal the rough beads, which are filed, shaped and drilled by hand before being gently polished to create their warm, subtle finish.
- Threading by hand: The finished beads are carefully threaded by hand in Kathmandu: the necklaces onto strong brown cotton thread, and the bracelets onto strong UK elastic.
- Adding the macrame detail: Brown cotton is used to add the decorative and strengthening macramé detail to the back of the necklaces. Macramé is a textile-making craft that uses knotting techniques.
- Finishing & checking: Each piece is carefully finished and checked before leaving the workshop. Subtle variations in the surface and natural changes to the brass over time are part of the character of the material.
A THOUGHTFUL, HANDMADE GIFT
A warm brass finish that goes with everything, plus easy slip-on construction, make this brass bead jewellery a simple and understated gift. Perfect for anyone who appreciates timeless accessories with a handmade character.
Would you like your order gift-wrapped and sent directly to someone special? Simply select gift wrap at the checkout or visit our gift wrapping information page to find out more.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Use soap and warm water to clean. Treat with care.
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