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Soft Shimmer Earrings
Soft Shimmer Earrings - Ten Thousand Villages
Soft Shimmer Earrings - Ten Thousand Villages
Soft Shimmer Earrings
Soft Shimmer Earrings - Ten Thousand Villages
Soft Shimmer Earrings - Ten Thousand Villages

Soft Shimmer Earrings

SKU: 7914010
$19.99

These earrings have a soft shimmer that can only be achieved through use of capiz shell. The thin shell of the windowpane oyster had once been used for windows in houses, before glass windows became available in the Philippines. Now it can be dyed a variety of colors for use in unique jewelry pieces such as this.

  • Capiz, metal
  • 1.5L inches
  • Each piece is uniquely dyed and colors may vary from light blue to dark turquoise
  • Handcrafted in the Philippines

SAFFY stands for Social Action for Filipino Youth. They market handmade crafts for many small artisan workshops, and specializes in capiz shell items. Artisans benefit from educational seminars, vocational training, financial and medical assistance. An in-house Product Designer assists artisan groups in the development of new product lines. SAFFY was founded in 1966 by Sr. Juliaan Mullie, a Belgian nun, to create alternative sources of livelihood for impoverished women and youth in marginalized areas of Manila. It expanded to serve communities in need by launching social development programs. SAFFY, Inc. is a member of the WFTO, and is affiliated with Advocate of Philippine Fair Trade, Inc., Asia Fair Trade Forum and Philippine Fair Trade Forum. Ten Thousand Villages has purchased a wide variety of capiz ornaments and crafts from SAFFY, Inc. since 1986. SAFFY provides marketing and export services to about 70 artisan workshops. SAFFY provides employment for more than 1,000 people, including 40 workers in its own production unit.saffy-inc

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Return Policy: We have a hassle-free return policy. Eligible returns must be received within 60 days of purchase and in their original condition.

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