recycled

This delightful home accent adds a terrific burst of color to any space. Rosario Leiva in Guatemala makes the hanging ornament using recycled CDs, creating art while helping the environment at the same time. The colorful discs and the crystal beads in between represent the seven chakras.

In Sanskrit, chakra refers to an energy vortex through which vital universal forces are channeled, and there are believed to be seven in the human body. When all seven are aligned the person feels a healthy sense of well-being. Clear and light purple are associated with the 7th chakra (awareness and wisdom); the purple, violet and indigo with the 6th chakra (insight and perception), and the blue or light blue with the 5th, that of communication and truth. Green and pink are for love and compassion, linked to the heart, on the 4th chakra. For inner power and will, the 3rd chakra is associated with yellow, whereas emotion and sexuality are linked to red and orange for the 2nd chakra. Black is used to stimulate the 1st chakra, that of stability and security.

Featuring an ombre fade between chartreuse and blue, two triangles are created by recycled CDs coated in acrylic. Guatemalan artisan Rosario Leiva designs and crafts these eco-friendly dangle earrings, which swing from hooks of sterling silver.

With a concern for the environment, Rosario Leiva of Guatemala works to recycle CDs, giving the material a special treatment that results in this unique and original pair of dangle earrings. Colors of teal, green, and yellow are featured in this vibrant accessory, dangling from the ears on hooks of sterling silver.

With a concern for the environment, Rosario Leiva of Guatemala works to recycle CDs, giving the material a special treatment that results in this unique and original pair of dangle earrings. The various colors of the rainbow are featured in this lively accessory, dangling from the ears on hooks of sterling silver.

Featuring pretty orchid shades of pink and purple, two polygons are created from recycled CDs coated in acrylic. Guatemalan artisan Rosario Leiva designs and crafts these eco-friendly dangle earrings, which swing from hooks of sterling silver.

Evoking the beauty of a lake, two squares are crafted from bubbly recycled CDs that are coated in acrylic. Guatemalan artisan Rosario Leiva designs these eco-friendly dangle earrings, which swing from hooks of sterling silver.

Guatemalan artist, Rosario Leiva, designs and crafts these eco-friendly dangle earrings from recycled CDs coated in acrylic. These earrings hang from hooks of sterling silver. Rosario aims to craft items from recycled materials to create awareness and encourage others to care for the environment.