Description
This long handmade beaded earring was made in South Africa. It is based on traditional Zulu beadwork that is transformed into contemporary fashionable jewellery.
Background.
This supplier provides thousands of unemployed artists and craftspeople with opportunities of self-employment and economic upliftment by earning a sustainable living. Reaching out to some of the poorest communities in KwaZulu Natal; the youth, rural women, the disabled, the unemployed and persons affected by HIV and AIDS. They have built a reputation for supplying specialized, high quality products hand crafted products. Every purchase made from this supplier provides a sustainable income for more than 1 000 crafters supported by the Centre.
The Suppliers Core Purpose
To acknowledge, respect, appreciate, promote and preserve the creative efforts of black artists and crafters. To better the quality of their lives and to ensure that they are able to earn a sustainable living from their artistic creativity and craftsmanship.
The environment
In view of the high levels of unemployment, the production of craft has become a significant source of income particularly within rural and low-income communities in KwaZulu Natal. For more than 50 years, The African Art Centre has committed itself to facilitating and implementing relevant, strategic programs and projects aimed at addressing the concern of unemployment.
Beadwork
Beadwork has a reputation for being the most prevalent craft practised in KwaZulu Natal. The African Art Centre prides itself in the range of unique and innovative beadwork. Our bead workshops have been the highlight of the African Art Centre’s achievements; empowering rural women with valuable skills and providing a sustainable source of income.
Beading Workshops are presented by the African Art Centre throughout the year. The workshops aim at developing new skills and techniques, product development and we encourage the production of works of originality and of the highest quality.
