UPAVIM Crafts is excited to announce its brand new seed bead jewelry line with each piece in the collection named after one of the talented artisans who made them! Our Sonia Seed Bead Earrings feature gorgeous cool-toned geo colors threaded in an incredibly delicate and intricate pattern. Lightweight and comfortable to wear - how stunning! As always, Handmade and Fair Trade!
- Gold-Filled Ear Wires
- Czech Glass Seed Beads
- Length 2.5''
Did you know that our unique seed bead earrings allow UPAVIM to increase the volume of inclusive labor opportunities for women who are in need of work by allowing artisans to practice crafts outside of sewing? Grab a pair today in support of all our wonderful artisans!
UPAVIM's Sustainable Initiative: Instead of being packaged in our traditional plastic packaging, UPAVIM Crafts is now switching our earrings to be packaged in 100% recycled Corte fabric pouches. That means that each pair of new earrings you receive will come in its own individual cloth bag - perfect for reuse!
UPAVIM’s Story: we are a self-run cooperative of women in La Esperanza, Guatemala that provides leadership opportunities, greater economic independence and education for the members and their families. It represents a colorful beacon of hope and pride for many in La Esperanza.
Founded in 1989, UPAVIM creates and sells colorful, handcrafted products for markets around the world. Sales of UPAVIM’s fair trade goods directly support the cooperative, a full-day kindergarten through 6th grade school, daycare, and a Montessori-based preschool. UPAVIM’s success in La Esperanza has also fueled the development of a health clinic, tutoring program, local bakery and more.
Facing poverty, crime, and violence throughout their neighborhoods, the more than 60 women that represent UPAVIM find not only solidarity in a safe space but also a community of love, hope and purpose that aspires to produce generational improvements for one another.
Fair Trade Federation Member