Jewelry, Belts, Bags, Necklaces, Bracelets. Each piece of Jewelry has been individually designed and then hand-beaded by Zulu women living in the Kwazulu-Natal region, on the east coast of South Africa. Only the finest quality fresh-water, seed and glass pearls, semiprecious stones & glass beads have been used. Silk flowers and roses are hand-dyed and included in some of the designs. Silk threads, organza and velvet ribbon are skillfully threaded amongst the stones and pearls. The Zulu women have a natural talent for beadwork, the skills being passed down to the children by Zulu mothers and grandmothers. This small group of women has received further training from the jewelry designer to create this beautiful and unique line of jewelry. Many of these women are single mothers supporting their families whilst living in an area where the incidence of AIDS, crime and violence is amonst the highest in the world. By purchasing this work of art you are helping to improve the life of a Zulu family in South Africa. Each of the necklaces can be made in a wide variety of colors.