These geometric pendants are made entirely out of paper!
Ok fine, there is some glue, thread and jump rings involved as well. Take a closer look.
Article by Cassie Plemic. Images from How About Orange.
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The story behind The Leakey Collection is so beautiful. If you have some free time I encourage you to read the story behind the brand and view the beautiful eco-friendly and fair-trade products that are being created by the Maasai people in Africa.
“Katy and Philip Leakey are the owners and pioneers of the natural, African-made, sustainable jewelry and elegant, handcrafted products called The Leakey Collection. Both Katy & Philip are impassioned individuals with a strong conviction to connect communities worldwide and to nurture our planet with sustainable practices. Their love for nature combined with their talents in interior design and arts gave birth to a collection of high end fashion jewelry, a new skin care line, and home interior accessories in pure natural elegance!
Based in the Rift Valley of Kenya, East Africa, these renowned designers used natural elements of fallen wood, sustainable grass and “bush fired” porcelain to create uniquely exotic products. Each colorful piece contains vibrant design appeal while giving back to those that produce it.
The Leakey Collection protects the environment while giving economic opportunity to local communities in Kenya. Its natural elegance distinguishes this high end product line as one of the world’s premier offerings.
Philip and Katy Leakey, who live among the Maasai in the Kenyan bush, wanted to help their neighbors and provide them with work opportunities without changing their culture. They came up with an imaginative idea to utilize the excellent beading abilities of the Maasai women by using a readily available, sustainable resource- GRASS- as the primary element.
Sold in stores worldwide, The Leakey Collection is also a proud member of the Fair Trade Federation and Green America.” Source: The Leakey Collection
“The Leakeys knew that they couldn’t provide food, housing, school and medical fees for the remaining Maasai people alone, so that’s when they came up with the idea for The Leakey Collection. This collection would change the entire culture of the Maasai people, and would give the women a chance to rebuild their livelihoods and their community.” Source: greenopolis.com
The Leakey Collection offers employment opportunity to over 1,400 Kenyans depending on the season. The Maasai people work in a non-factory setting creating the beautiful jewellery and decor. The results are simply stunning.
frankideas jewellery and accessories are created from an eclectic variety of materials that include felt, rubber, paper, textiles, plastic and found objects – basically anything that captures my imagination or sparks an idea.
The aim is to design pieces that are individual, striking and reflect the wearer’s personality, fashioned for the woman who is passionate about design and colour.
Or to put it more simply chaos + colour+ design = frankideas
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When I was little, I dreamed of flying away in a hot air balloon to far off countries. Perhaps with these earrings I can! I adore the green patina and the little pearl. Pollini Atelier, an Australian jeweller, has a shop full of whimsical handmade jewellery. Have you ever taken a hot air balloon ride?
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I’ve been living by an ocean for a year now but I’ve yet to find sea glass as pretty as those found in the rings by Doris Adamietz. The glass is found along the shores of the Pacific. It’s made by the sea itself! How magical is that? Have you ever found sea glass?
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