Giraffe Hair Bracelet


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This item is purchased by = donating<= /a> to the fundraising programs of o= ur non-profit. The price is the min= imum donation for you to receive = ONE (1) original hand-carved:
Fair Trade Indigenous African Jewelry giraffe hair Two (2) Knot Bracelet
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Country:	Tanzania and Zimbabwe	The chic, unisex jewelry two-knot bracelet universally worn by men = and women is not only different but also very fashionable. The bracelet adjus= ts using ancient knot technology brought to Africa from Asia by Arab traders= to fit most regular wrist sizes up to a maximum hand circumference of= 10” (250mm). The knots represent earth forces, the strands symbolize the year= ly seasons. It was believed that one’s ancestors would protect the wearer fr= om harm when wearing the bracelet, due to the forces of the sun and moon, and good and evil being in harmony. Make a donation and receive “good luck” f= rom Africa with the bracelet made for charity that traditionally is worn for protection and as good-luck charms. The difficult to obtain bracelet adjusts using a centuries old sliding knot is made with 10 to 25 strands of black giraffe hair as shown= in picture B (A =3D gnu or wildebeest and C =3D elephant). Occasionally a st= rand or two of gray hair may be found in a bracelet. Like humans, giraffe hair al= so turns gray then white with age. Moving the knots along the strands create= s a balance and blend between earth and nature, thus enabling the wearer to b= e in harmony with nature's rhythms. They sell for more than $30.00 in the US; = we are able to offer them at moderate prices by contracting directly with the artisans at fair trade prices. Gift: the bracelet makes an interesting and different gi= ft suitable for any occasion or celebration; a smart choice for that ‘hard-to-buy for’ or ‘who-has-everything’ person. The bracelet would be a special gift for friends and family. Without a doubt, it makes an excelle= nt gift for young and old alike. For you it will be an attractive piece of jewelry and a stimulating conversational piece. Print this page to accompany the gift to the recipient. They = will be thrilled to know the gift they received came to them by you generously supporting a good cause. Care: Do not use excessive force to slide knots to maxim= um open position; this can damage the knots or break a strand or two. Wash by hand with normal hair or dog shampoo. Do not machine wash. Apply a drop or two of hair conditioner after washing. Gently open and close to apply conditioner and lubricate all the strands and knots. Wipe off any excess conditioner. Regular applications = of conditioner will maintain the color and give many years of use. Material (Giraffe Hair): Giraff= es are neither protected nor endangered. *NO ANIMAL WAS HURT SPECIFICALLY TO OBTAIN HAIR*; jewelry products only made when legal raw material available and sold as a by-product from lice= nsed professional hunts, authorized culling, and harvesting of molted hair at private or public National Parks Board auctions. The bracelets are import= ed under US Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Import Permit and inspectio= n.
Region:=	Arusha and Harare
Artisan:	Kuseni (Zimbabwe)
Date:	2007 and 2008
Type:	Traditional Jewelry
Medium:=	Animal Hair
Species:	Giraffe (B in picture)
Style:<= /o:p>	2-Knot Bracelet
Size	regular

Pictures:	Generic*

WE SH= IP WORLDWIDE
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Nominal Dimensions and Data
Diameter<= /span>	Minimum	Maximum
inches	1¾ (<= u>+¼)	3¼ (<= u>+½)
mi= llimeters	45 (+6)	82 (+13)
Weight= [Mass]	0.06 (+0.= 02) oz [1.7 (+0.05) g]
KKUSA Reference: B_H_G02_R
© Kwaze-Kwasa [US= A] Inc.
This is a general description of the jewelry in our possession. Thus, data are approximate, even though there could be slight variations in, size, color, and knot shape from the accompanying photographs, the giraffe bracelet you receive will be a very close match to the generic photographs. Satisfacti= on guaranteed! Should you be dissatisfied for any reason whatsoever, the pro= duct may be swapped for a similar or any other product of similar or lesser va= lue.
*Our = Zimbabwe team, like most Zimbabweans, have a difficult life with chronic food shortages, hyperinflation (the world’s worst in modern times), rampant and universal unemployment, and now tragically victims of the current politic= al unrest.
Your generous donation helps us provide sustainable employment to the impoverished communities and funding to their grassroots AIDS orphan programs<= /a>.

BY PURCHASING THIS ITEM <= /b>*YOU* PROVIDE EMPLOYMEN= T FOR IMPOVERISHED SUB-SAHARAN COMMUNITIES AND *CONTRIBUTE* TO NGO GRASSROOTS = AIDS ORPHAN PROGRAMS