Beaded Maasai earrings from Sidai’s Pembetatu collection. Pembetatu, in Swahili, the official language of Tanzania, means triangle. The triangle conveys the idea of balance, and it decorates the painted faces of the young warriors and features silver charms that hang from beaded adornments worn by Maasai women.
Ethically handmade with recycled materials by Maasai women in Arusha, Tanzania.
Product Details:
Materials: Round beaded suede earrings with sterling silver stud fastening
Colour: Pearl
Size: 1.27cm diameter
Ethically handmade
Sustainable
This piece provides economic opportunity for Maasai women. They produce unique, high-quality beaded designs using the traditional techniques of their tribe. Their unique jewellery celebrates and preserves Maasai beading techniques while elevating their methods, giving them a contemporary aesthetic appeal.
