This handmade beaded necklace in Monochrome Large Oval features chunky black oval recycled glass beads, each with five or six contrasting white stripes.
The MALA large oval recycled glass bead necklace is a bold, easy-to-wear statement jewellery accessory, handmade with chunky black and white striped beads in a simple single-strand design. Wear this monochrome beaded necklace on its own for a striking, graphic look, or layer with other necklaces for a more individual, 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.
- Each chunky black oval bead features five or six contrasting white stripes around its circumference, creating a striking monochrome pattern.
- The recycled glass beads have a smooth matte finish, with subtle handmade variations in shape and surface that give each bead its own 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 Monochrome recycled glass beads combine black and off-white for a bold yet timeless contrast. The softly frosted finish and subtle handmade variations give the classic black-and-white palette a more relaxed, tactile character. Striking but easy to wear, these versatile beads pair beautifully with crisp white, black, denim and natural linen, or add graphic contrast to brighter colours and prints.
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.
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