Jewelry NOORJAHAN ENTERPRISES LYDIA NECKLACE The beautiful multistrand blue chip and green-accented necklace is stylish and fun to wear! The women artisans of Noorjahan Enterprises in India are improving the standard of living for the community by making this exquisite jewelry. The income that these women are able to provide for their families is allowing them to save money for unexpected expenses. The necklace measures 30 inches. H133111 $29.99 After Sahid had his truck—his only means of income—stolen from him in the big city, he returned home to his Indian village dejected and in desperate need. At just the right time, Noorjahan Enterprises reached that village and was able to offer jewelrymaking work to the ladies of Sahid’s household. With tools and training provided by Noorjahan, the women were quick to master the new skills and overjoyed to bring in income for their home. And, not only that, these women are now teaching other nearby women how to make costume jewelry, which brings up the standard of living for the whole community. They are also learning to save for the unexpected as they look back at what has happened in their family. Noorjahan, which means “light of the world” in Urdu, is becoming a light of hope for the villages of India. 1-800-968-7301 WorldCrafts.org Spring/Summer Catalog 2013 7 THYOLO PAPERMAKERS The Thyolo papermaking and craft shop provides work for young artisans who have lost their parents to the AIDS pandemic and who now have few other income options. The shop is diligent in using all-natural, sustainable materials to make its crafts. Artisans use proceeds from their work to finish school, to send their children to school, and even to contribute to others in need, including the elderly, widows, and AIDS patients in their communities. The artisans also donate their time to teach art to children in local schools, again using renewable materials. A A. MALAWI MAGAZINE NECKLACE The colorful Malawi Magazine Necklace is a piece you will wear again and again! Strung with paper beads made of magazines, the long necklace contains beads in pink, blue, and green hues. Thyolo Papermakers in Malawi provides jobs for artisans who have lost family members to AIDS and struggled to find incomes. Measures 64 inches long. H133110 $19.99 B. INFINITY BRACELET Handcrafted silvertone, metal multichain bracelet that matches everything! This unique bracelet is made by WorldCrafts artisan group, Noorjahan Enterprises in India. Noorjahan helps provide an income as well as educational and vocational skills to artisans. Measures 9 inches long. H124111 $10.99 C C. INFINITY NECKLACE This simple silvertone tassel necklace will add a classic touch to any outfit. Noorjahan Enterprises provides women with the opportunity to earn income for their families through jewelrymaking and gives hope to the community. Chain measures 32 inches. Tassel is 3 inches. H123135 $19.99 B F Refugee Beads is providing hope, a sense of community, and needed income for refugees living in the Atlanta area. G H D D. FREEDOM JEWELRY SET The goldtone metal and wooden beads in this necklace and earring set make them ideal go-to accessories for every outfit. Each piece is handmade by the women of Refugee Beads in Atlanta, which provides hope and community for immigrant women, many fleeing persecution. Necklace: 22 inches, 2.5-inch extender; Earrings: 2 inches. H123128 $39.99 E. CLASSIC FRESHWATER PEARL JEWELRY SET Stunning pink freshwater pearls combined with silvertone circles and Japanese thread make a classic set. Handmade by Thai artisans at The Well, former victims 8 E of trafficking. This necklace and earrings are providing a way for these women to rebuild their lives after being exploited. Necklace: 50 inches long; Earrings: 2 inches long. H124103 $99.99 F. KEY TO YOUR HEART NECKLACE Leather chain necklace with cross, pearl, and key pendants is made by Rahab’s Rope artisans in India. Rahab’s Rope helps victims of sex trafficking by providing them with loving care, as well as spiritual, educational, and vocational training. The necklace is 20.5 inches long, with a leather strand and dark metal clasps. H124113 $24.99 G. THAI TURQUOISE NECKLACE Exquisite necklace made of turquoise stone wrapped in silvertone wire on a leather chain. Handmade by women being freed from sex trafficking through The Well in Thailand. The necklace measures 21 inches long. H123102 $34.99 H. THAI CROSS NECKLACE This beautiful, bronze-beaded cross necklace will remind you of the hope being given to Thai women. Through The Well, Thai women rescued from prostitution and situations of exploitation find a new way of life. They find hope and a sense of purpose again while making beautiful jewelry. Leather strand with silvertone clasp; cross features goldtone accents. Measures 21 inches long. H123143 $49.99 Spring/Summer Catalog 2013 WorldCrafts.org 1-800-968-7301 Every purchase helps support WorldCrafts artisans and their families. On Safari Jewelry Set H114158 • $39.99 African Hope Crafts • South Africa Necklace: 18 inches; Earrings: 2.5 inches; Bracelet: 2.5-inch diameter Ruth Necklace H123140 • $24.99 Village Artisans • India 23.5 inches Esther Necklace H123126 • $24.99 Village Artisans • India 29 inches Hopeful Hearts Jewelry Set H114157 • $34.99 Higher Ground • Nepal Necklace: 18 inches; Earrings: 1.5 inches Ugandan Jewelry Set H114162 • $24.99 each (3 sets shown; colors vary) Proverbs 31 • Uganda Necklace: 28 inches; Earrings: 2 inches; Bracelet: 2.5-inch diameter Hadley Jewelry Set H104187 • $39.99 Refugee Beads • USA Necklace: 32 inches; Earrings: 2 inches Lovely Lavender Necklace H114161 • $21.99 Anatolian Advantage • Turkey 18 inches; 2-inch extender Juli Jewelry Set H104186 • $19.99 Refugee Beads • USA Necklace: 20 inches; Earrings: 1.5 inches Limited Quantity Graceful Jewelry Set H104132 • $49.99 The Well • Thailand Necklace: 18 inches; Earrings: 1.5 inches Chips Necklace (Turquoise) H114110 • $29.99 Higher Ground • Nepal 18 inches Sewa Necklace H123141 • $27.99 Sewa Ashram • India 44.25 inches Abigail Jewelry Set H104113 • $29.99 Village Artisans • India Necklace: 15 inches, 3.5-inch extender; Bracelet: 7.5 inches, 1.5-inch extender; Earrings: 2.5 inches De-Pendant on You Jewelry Set H104144 • $29.99 Village Artisans • India Necklace: 15 inches, 3.5-inch extender; Bracelet: 7.5 inches, 1.5-inch extender; Earrings: 2.5 inches AIDS Pin H076112 • $3.49 African Hope Crafts • South Africa 1-by-2 inches Faith Necklace H114160 • $44.99 The Well • Thailand 25 inches 1-800-968-7301 WorldCrafts.org Spring/Summer Catalog 2013 9 A SASA DESIGNS B Sasa Designs exists to empower Deaf women in Kenya. These women face incredible obstacles when it comes to providing for their families. However, through Sasa Designs, they learn beading, knotting, and wire-working techniques. Women such as Nancy and Peninah are now able to provide nutritious food, shelter, and education for their families. Each piece of jewelry is a reminder of a woman who once faced utter solitude but has now found a voice as she uses her hands to create jewelry to be shared around the world. A. FLORA BRACELET This multistrand bracelet made of red chips with a goldtone toggle closure is sure to be the focal point of your attire. Handmade by Deaf women in Kenya, the women of Sasa Designs are now able to purchase nutritious foods for their families and provide a roof to reside under. The bracelet measures 8.5 inches. H133105 $29.99 B. ELEPHANT WRAP BRACELET Add a unique touch to your outfit with this beaded leather bracelet featuring a fun elephant clasp. The bracelets are made by the Deaf women of Sasa Designs in Kenya, who find purpose and a voice through creating beautiful jewelry. Once unemployed, they are now able to provide for their families. 32 inches long. Wraps around with an adjustable closure. H123125 $44.99 C Ugandan women make each paper bead on Proverbs 31 products by hand. C. HAPPY NECKLACE Wraparound necklace made of pink, orange, teal, dark brown, and light brown wooden beads on dark brown rope. This fun necklace is made by Glad Tidings artisans in Jordan. From each sale of an item, the artisans—who are hearing-impaired or otherwise disabled—can afford to buy precious commodities such as food, clothing, shelter, and education. 50 inches long. H124108 $27.99 D. HAPPY BRACELET Simple bracelet made of pink, orange, teal, dark brown, and light brown wooden beads with a silvertone clasp. This fun bracelet is made by Glad Tidings artisans in Jordan. From each sale of an item, the artisans—who are hearing-impaired or otherwise disabled— can afford to buy precious commodities such as food, clothing, shelter, and education. Measures 7.5 inches. H124107 $14.99 Help Deaf artisans earning a living in Jordan. D E E. CIRCLE OF FAITH BRACELET Brighten up any outfit with this colorful bracelet made from glass beads and handmade paper beads. Each bracelet sold provides emotional, spiritual, and financial support to the women of Proverbs 31 in Uganda. These women are emerging from situations of exploitation, abuse, or poverty. Bracelet measures 2.5 inches in diameter and wraps around 6 times. H127122 $19.99 10 Refined by Fire Bracelet H114107 • $19.99 Rahab’s Rope • India 2.5-inch diameter Blushing Bracelet H104145 • $12.99 Village Artisans • India 7.5 inches, 1.5-inch extender Silver Linings Bracelet H104146 • $12.99 Village Artisans • India 7.5 inches, 1.5-inch extender Spring/Summer Catalog 2013 WorldCrafts.org 1-800-968-7301 Support HIV-positive artisans in Uganda. A SEEDS OF THE AMAZON Women in Iquitos, Peru, were praying for a way to use their creative abilities to care for their families and extend the love of God to more than 25 villages along the Amazon River. Soon after, their prayers were answered by learning of the work of WorldCrafts. Seeds of the Amazon artisan group was born, and the women began handcrafting colorful bracelets and necklaces. The income they earn allows them to not only provide for their families but also to freely offer services to surrounding villages, many of which have been affected by heavy flooding from the nearby Amazon River. B A. PERUVIAN HUAYRURO BRACELET Treat yourself to a beautifully crafted bracelet while giving the women of Iquitos, Peru, an income to support their families. Made of black ceramic beads handpainted with white accents and red-toned huayruro seeds found only in Peru, this bracelet is a unique addition to your jewelry collection. Bracelet measures 8.5 inches long and features a silvertone magnetic closure. H133106 $29.99 B. FLAGSTONE BRACELET Add some color to your outfit with this beautiful ceramic and wood-beaded bracelet. Made by Seeds of the Amazon in Peru, the bracelet features beads painted with a traditional Peruvian design. Each bracelet allows a Peruvian woman to provide for her family’s needs and help minister to the needs of those in nearby villages. Magnetic closure. Measures 8.5 inches long. H123127 $29.99 C C. PRETTY IN PINK BRACELET Fun bracelet consists of pink paper beads handmade by HIV-positive women of Proverbs 31 in Uganda. Each bracelet purchased provides badly needed income to meet their families’ most basic needs, such as food and rent. This stretchy bracelet measures 3 inches in diameter. H123106 $12.99 D E E. MAASAI ZEBRA BRACELET This bracelet made of black and white beads in a striped pattern adds flair to any outfit. Made by the Naapok-Nanyok artisan group of Maasai women in Tanzania. Each beaded bracelet sold creates a savings fund for new livestock that they use to feed their families. Bracelet measures 2.75 inches in diameter. H123105 $12.99 D. CIRCLE OF LIFE BRACELET Made by women at Rahab’s Rope, this brown stretchy bracelet features a turquoise cross, connecting new life in Christ to the new life the women are now experiencing. Rahab’s Rope in India provides food, shelter, and opportunities to women rescued from sexual exploitation or abuse. Glass and wood bracelet measures 2.5 inches in diameter. H123123 $19.99 Freedom Bracelet H114130 • $12.99 Noah’s Ark • India 2.5-inch diameter 1-800-968-7301 WorldCrafts.org Blue Skies Bangle H104109 • $12.99 Noah’s Ark • India 3-inch diameter Spring/Summer Catalog 2013 Follow the Leader Bangle H104129 • $12.99 Noah’s Ark • India 3-inch diameter F F. FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT BRACELET This symbolic bracelet has colored beads, each of the 9 beads representing a fruit of the Spirit. The bracelet is handmade by students at the Christian Women’s Job Corps® site in Rusk County, Texas. The women are rebuilding their lives after abuse and drugs. Bracelet measures 8.5 inches long. Includes information about the fruit of the Spirit. H123101 $29.99 Circle of Hope Bracelet H114163 • $12.99 Proverbs 31 Women • Uganda 2.5-inch diameter 11 REFUGEE BEADS ▪ Fleeing persecution in their native countries, such as Sudan, Bhutan, Burma, and Egypt, refugees often encounter new and threatening challenges upon arrival in the United States. Children are drawn into crime, parents are treated with disdain and overworked, and even basic tasks seem like impossible puzzles. Refugee Beads exists to provide hope, a sense of community, and needed income for refugees living in the Atlanta area. The jewelry created by these women is marketed across America to benefit their families. Many of the women are the wives of refugee pastors serving their own people groups. A A. FREE TO FLY EARRINGS These small and simple dove silvertone earrings will add a dainty touch to any outfit. The Free to Fly Earrings are made by Refugee Beads in the United States. Women who fled from foreign countries and poor living situations are able to provide for themselves and find freedom. Each earring measures 1 inch. Made with hypoallergenic hook. H133108 $12.99 Jordanian Bracelet and Jordanian Earrings each comes in a velvet box, making the perfect gift! Empower Deaf artisans in Kenya. C D B B. MAGAZINE HOOP EARRINGS Enjoy a lightweight and stylish pair of earrings that will match any outfit! These hoop earrings are the perfect size and comfort for everyone. Women artisans who work with Proverbs 31 artisan group in Uganda roll each bead out of paper by hand. Each earring measures 2 inches in diameter and contains a hypoallergenic ear-wire. H133109 $15.99 C. AFRICAN CROSS EARRINGS These delicate turquoise cross earrings are a beautiful reminder of the Deaf women who made them. Through Sasa Designs in Kenya, these women find pur pose and a voice through their jewelry making. Though once unemployed, they are now able to provide food, shelter, and education for their families. Earrings measure 1.75 inches. H123116 $19.99 Drop Pearl Earrings H124106 • $29.99 Rahab’s Rope • India 1.5 inches Maasai Earrings H114171 • $5.99 Naapok-Nanyok • Tanzania 2 inches 14 D. JORDANIAN BRACELET Olive wood beads combined with turquoise stones make this bracelet crafted by Glad Tidings artisans in Jordan truly unique. From each sale of an item, the artisans—who are hearingimpaired or otherwise disabled—can afford to buy precious commodities such as food, clothing, shelter, and education. This adjustable bracelet measures up to 9.5 inches long. Comes with black velvet box. H123103 $34.99 Jordanian Earrings H123104 • $29.99 Glad Tidings • Jordan 3 inches. Includes black velvet box with metal clasp. Copper Leaf Earrings H104188 • $14.99 Refugee Beads • USA 2.5 inches Spring/Summer Catalog 2013 Cluster Leaf Earrings H114166 • $7.49 Refugee Beads • USA 2 inches Limited Quantity WorldCrafts.org 1-800-968-7301 KENYAN LEATHER BRACELET The Kenyan Leather Bracelet, intended for both men and women, looks great and is a wonderful reminder of the men working to create the products and revitalize the life of the community around them in Kenya. The brown leather contains a unique design with a snap closure making it easy to put on and take off. Wear this as a staple to any wardrobe, and think of the passionate and hardworking men of Sema Leatherworks. Measures 8.75 inches. H133117 $9.99 SEMA BRAIDED BRACELET Add a pop of pink to your outfit! This simple yet unique leather bracelet can be worn daily by itself or stacked with more than one bracelet. It comes from Kenya by an artisan group, Sema Leatherworks, providing modest incomes to employees. Measures 8.5 inches. H133107 $9.99 Operating under Fair Trade Federation standards, WorldCraftssm and its artisan groups worldwide embody values that help women and men earn a living with dignity and escape the grip of poverty. Visit WorldCrafts.org/ seasonal.asp to download a digital copy of this catalog and to see all the WorldCrafts products released in 2013. Committed. Holistic. Fair Trade. WorldCrafts.org 1-800-968-7301 WorldCrafts is a division of WMU®. H135006
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