Medium Earrings, Ripples







Medium Earrings, Ripples
CA$38.00
Earrings Drop Earrings Not Bombs are a mixture of Middle-Eastern colour combinations, and patterns with specific meanings. The colourful earrings match well a unicolour dress or blouse.
Small Projects Istanbul is a centre in Turkey that offers work and education opportunities to Syrian refugees in Istanbul. One of their popular projects is making these beautiful earrings with a message of peace.
Take a look at a video by AJ+ about the centre’s activities and earrings.
Materials: brass plaited with gold or silver, silk thread
Dimensions (total length): 4 cm
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About the Artisans
The earrings and macrame products are supplied by Small Project Istanbul, a centre which supports Syrian refugee women in Istanbul to learn new skills and earn money by producing crafts. More than 60 Syrian women have grown in self-confidence and ownership of the brands "Drop Earrings Not Bombs" and "Muhra" which share their message of experience and individuality.
“Be a Voice, not an Echo”
The art of tying knots, plaiting and weaving, called macrame, is done by Syrian refugee women in Istanbul. Muhra is a brand developed by the Syrian women in cooperation with local designers. The slogan for the new collection is "Together boundless", the products are a symbol of collective progress. Hang the macrame proudly in your space and be reminded of the impact you have in the lives of these women!
Material: Cotton string
Size:
Total height 90cm
Width 35cm