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kmastores on Sep 20, 2020
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful, durable, comfortable bracelet. I couldn’t believe the quality of these for the cost but it’s true! Lovely item.
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Faith on Jul 2, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThey’re beautiful! And I can only imagine how amazing and beautiful the women who make them are. Great earrings!
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Katie on Jun 23, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI love these earrings, I got the blue pair! They are really in style, and add a pop of color to any outfit.
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Katie on Jun 23, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThese earrings are soo cute. I bought them as a gift for my friend and she loves them so much! They’re a great price, and the money goes towards a great cause!
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Katie on Jun 23, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThis earnings are so unique! They really stand out, but can also be worn on a casual day. Love them!
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Katie on Jun 23, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI love this beautiful bracelet! It is high quality, and neutral enough to wear with any outfit. It also supports an amazing cause!
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Maddie on May 27, 2020
5 out of 5 starsLooks exactly like the picture! It’s beautiful and I love it. I wear it every time I feel like looking cute, which isn’t that often due to COVID19 but it makes me really happy!
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kerry on Nov 22, 2018
5 out of 5 starsHigh quality and super cute bracelet. Shipping was really fast. Love that this purchase supports the O'Brien School.
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About MadeByMaasai
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"Mamas" making jewelry at the O'Brien School for the Maasai. -
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The Maasai mothers love to make the jewelry outside under the shade of trees around the school grounds. -
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100% of sales go to O'Brien School for the Maasai
Each piece of jewelry is handmade by a Maasai mother working to support her family and her child's education. The art of beadwork has been passed down from generation to generation in Maasai families, making these "jewelry mamas" in Northern Tanzania experts in their craft, and each piece a work of art. The project is run by the O'Brien School for the Maasai, a primary school in Northern Tanzania that educates and empowers underserved children from preschool through grade seven. The project began when the school saw a need to provide an economic empowerment opportunity to some of the most marginalized women in the world. Many of the jewelry mamas are widows living in a patriarchal society, and some have no other income outside of jewelry work. This employment has helped these women and their families immensely. The payment from a single bracelet can feed a jewelry mama's family for three days!
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Tamra Brannon
Owner, Curator
I made my first trip to Tanzania in Jan of 2017. Meeting the Maasai women who make the jewelry had a huge impact on me and I knew that I wanted to volunteer my time to help sell their beautiful jewelry and in turn help them support their families.
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I gladly accept exchanges
I don't accept returns or cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
I accept returns I do not accept returns
I accept exchanges I do not accept exchanges
I accept cancellations I do not accept cancellations
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
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Sizing details
The length of each bracelet is measured from the start of the beading where the clasp is to the last sizing knot.