This November sees the launch of an exciting collaboration between Bohemia Design and BeadWORKS Kenya with the new ethical Samburu Jewellery Collection. This project helps support a virtuous circle, empowering women, enhancing lives and protecting wildlife.

This first collaboration includes fun, playful earrings and necklaces in three fresh colourways. The jewellery is entirely handcrafted using wire and the finest quality Czech glass beads. The beadwork is delicate and light, making the jewellery super comfortable for everyday wear. Choose from simple two tone hoop earrings to intricately beaded diamond tassel statement necklaces.

BeadWORKS is a social enterprise based working with self-governed women's groups in rural communities spread across northern Kenya. It now provides a reliable and sustainable income for more than 1,300 women, indirectly benefiting over 7,800 people. The project allows the women to maintain their semi-nomadic lifestyles and helps to create rural harmony among the community involved, the Samburu, Turkana, Maasai, Rendille and Borana.

BeadWORKS is a great example of the importance of empowering women and the trickle down effect this has. The economic opportunities BeadWORKS provides results in women becoming strong advocates for children's education, environmental and wildlife conservation.

Beadworking has a long history in this part of Africa and is carried out almost entirely by women. It can be seen as a form of communication, the colours representing meanings such as white for peace and blue for water, and a woman's identity and position in society is articulated through her body ornamentation.

Bohemia + BeadWORKS Samburu Collection

• Launching 8th November 2018

• Prices range from £18 to £48

• Ethically handmade by women artisans in Kenya

For more information or high res images contact Jenna Garner at jenna@bohemiadesign.co.uk

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ABOUT BOHEMIA

Established in 2006, Bohemia is an Edinburgh based lifestyle brand working in ethical partnership with artisans in India, Morocco and Turkey to produce contemporary handmade goods with an authentic soul.

From handmade leather babouche slippers to block print textiles, we use traditional craft techniques to create considered, contemporary collections. Bohemia brand products are stocked by almost 1000 fine stores and independent boutiques around the world.