My love at first sight with bronze jewelry from Kenya!
I always wear my Krobos beads with another bracelet. Those who see me every day can attest to it.
I wear this bronze bracelet every day, and I've been doing so since 💥 2017💥 And honestly, it hasn't tarnished at all!!
Let me tell you about my chance encounter with Bernard in Kenya. Bernard is the artisan who makes my bracelets, but you should know that all my collaborations start with a real passion for the people involved.
I used to sell this bracelet at the very beginning, back when my brand was just called Perles Rares and I was showcasing talented designers.
Bernard lives in Kenya, more specifically in Malindi, and he is [ a real favorite ]. ❣️ His meticulous work, often recycling old spoons, forks, and other finds, had touched me.
By some miracle, I met him on the very day he moved into that white shack on the beach! He had saved up his earnings from selling his jewelry on the beach!!
You know what? Today he has his own shop. Yet another proof that his talent has been noticed.
So I sold these magnificent bracelets and eventually stopped for logistical reasons.
✨ However, I watched my bracelet every day. ✨ Many customers still asked me for it again and again. Then sometimes you have a vision, the kind that looks like the little light bulb above cartoon characters. I realized that I had been wearing it every day for 7 years and that it hadn't tarnished at all 🔥✨
Handicrafts are wonderful...
So I decided to add it back to my catalog and even work on a longer-term basis to combine Krobos beads with Bernard's work.
In the meantime, I am selecting my favorites, and that is the MALINDI collection.
There is something for everyone, men and women.
Please know that I will be working patiently with Bernard to offer you unique creations, and I can't wait!
