This handmade beaded necklace in Ruby Red features softly frosted recycled glass beads in a rich, vibrant red shade.
The JANGALI recycled glass bead necklace is a colourful, easy-to-wear jewellery accessory, handmade with softly frosted beads in a simple single-strand design that slips easily over the head. Wear this red beaded 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
- Made using recycled glass from discarded bottles and jars, giving waste materials a new purpose in beautiful jewellery.
- The Ruby Red glass beads have a rich, jewel-like colour, with vibrant crimson tones that catch the light.
- The softly frosted glass beads have a distinctive matte, sea glass-like finish, which adds subtle depth to the colour.
- 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. A matching NAILO recycled glass bead bracelet is also available.
ABOUT THE COLOURWAY
Ruby Red is a rich, vibrant red with a classic, jewel-like character, softened by the frosted finish of the recycled glass. Timeless and confident, this striking shade works beautifully with crisp white, black, navy and denim. For a Nepali-inspired combination, layer with our CHANDRA brass bead necklaces, echoing the pairing of rich red and gold tones seen in traditional Nepali jewellery and dress.
FIT & SIZING
L29xW1xD1cm. Loop circumference is approx. 60cm.
HANDMADE IN NEPAL
Our recycled glass 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
Our recycled glass beads are handmade in southern Nepal, near the Indian border, from crushed bottles and jars using traditional techniques passed down through generations. Subtle variations in the colour, shape and surface of the recycled glass beads mean that every finished piece has its own individual character. Strong cotton thread is hand-knotted using macramé techniques to create a decorative finish at the back of the necklaces. For the bracelets, high-quality, extra-strong elastic thread sourced in the UK provides a comfortable, flexible fit.
MORE ABOUT THE ARTISAN PROCESS
- Sourcing the glass: Discarded glass bottles and jars are collected from streets, mountain trails and local villages, then cleaned and sorted by colour.
- Making the beads: The glass is crushed into small fragments before being heated and shaped into individual beads using traditional moulds and kilns.
- 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.
A THOUGHTFUL, HANDMADE GIFT
Our recycled glass bead jewellery makes a colourful, thoughtful gift for anyone who appreciates sustainable fashion and eco-friendly accessories. Handmade from discarded glass, these easy-to-wear designs transform waste materials into beautiful jewellery, making them a meaningful choice for environmentally conscious gifting.
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.
NEED HELP CHOOSING?
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