This is my first Entry for the Etsy Beadweaver's Challenge for February 2012: Themed: Nest
My interpretation of this theme may be a bit far fetched... When considering the Nest theme, It made me think of a tribe of people who nest together. I picked the Khalebia Gypsy Tribe of Rajasthan, India because I really admire the way that they keep all of their traditions nested together within their circle. In researching the bead work that is heavily used by them, I realized that there is nothing documented as to its origin or its technique. It is simply handed down through generations of their people. The only thing I had to go by was off in the distance pictures. So my technique is original but heavily influenced by the Khalebia Dancers of Rajasthan.
This Necklace measures 16 " in length and the width measures 3".
Bead woven and wrapped twice at the base for strength around Black Hemp and Finished with an over-sized metal lobster claw clasp. Necklace rests comfortably on the collar bone.
The voting for the February challenge will take place on February 9-15th at http://www.etsy-beadweavers.blogspot.com
To see more entries for the challenge you can search for EBWC under handmade
I am a proud member of Etsy Beadweavers team, to see more work by our members go to our blog at http://www.etsy-beadweavers.blogspot.com or search EBW team under handmade.
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