Beaded Sunflower Jewelry

Description:

We are delighted to present this stunning, one-of-a-kind necklace handcrafted in Honduras by artisans of the small indigenous community of the pueblo called Santa Barbara. Adorn yourself with the set for a stunning and unique statement.

This necklace took 5 weeks of meticulous work. Each piece has a symbol, reflecting their spiritual connection to divinity and the universe. The rainbow woven into the necklace represents a symbol of freedom and love. The artisan offers prayers and blessings during the crafting process. Every purchase contributes directly to supporting the community, aiding in the expansion of their outreach and financial capacity. It is our priority to assist these communities by sharing and selling their exquisite and distinctive artwork.

Santa Barbara, Honduras, houses only a handful of indigenous communities. Thirty communities within the Department of Santa Barbara have reported populations of 100 or more Lenca Indians. These communities are distributed across six municipalities within Santa Barbara. Historical records indicate the presence of Lenca Indians in the colonial era within the department of Santa Barbara, often referred to as Care or Taulepa (meaning "house" or "cave of the jaguar" in Lenca, as evidenced by the place name Taulabé), or Ulúa Indians.