Abalone and Alpaca Silver Arc Barrette - Artisana gunmetal and silver seed beads

gunmetal and silver seed beads are punctuated with a round golden filigree bead

featuring a hummingbird design

Each is handmade ~ from countries all over the world

Tonga Textiles employs both men and women in the community

and is suitable for hanging indoors or outdoors

Abalone and Alpaca Silver Arc Barrette - Artisana gunmetal and silver seed beadsThis barrette is handcast in Mexican alpaca silver and features an abalone design with a hair clip on the reverse. Measures 4 inches by 1 inches, with a 2. 75 inch hair clip. Meet the Artisans The artisans of Tecalpulco, Mexico have long been known for their silver and abalone jewelry. ArtCamp, short for Artesanas Campesinas (or rural female artisans), is a women owned cooperative that continues this tradition. The group constantly introduces new