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Product ID: 232342
Sumalee Nawakul reveals a waterfall of color with the design of this necklace. In brown and purple, the necklace is crafted by hand with littleleaf boxwood beads.
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Great necklace. I wear this color a lot so it should prove to be quite useful.
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This necklace always brightens my day, and any outfit! Its not heavy and I always receive compliments on it. Thank you!
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I love my new necklace! Bright and beautiful colors are just what I have been searching for and its a very comfortable piece that Im so glad to have found!
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You can find our wood beaded necklace 'Happy Purple Brown' by Sumalee Nawakul in jewelry categories such as Nature Necklaces, Eco-Friendly Necklaces, No Stone Necklaces, Wood Necklaces and Beaded Necklaces. Enjoy exploring these sections for other Novica treasures.
Empowering Women
The Women's Empowerment badge is awarded to female artisans or artisan groups that are led by women.
Profound Impact
Sumalee has struggled for many years. She has a small shop in a local market but the sales are erratic, tied to tourism, and do not provide enough income to meet her expenses. Her Novica sales are essential to her survival and the survival of those who depend on her. She is working very hard to increase her sales.
Job Creator
Sumalee helps to support her mother in a unique way. She hires her mother and other older workers to help with the hand-finishing of her statement jewelry created from wooden beads.
Preserving Traditions
As a child, Sumalee learned sewing, embroidery and weaving from her mother. She still practices these arts today and often teaches them to younger artisans.
Microcredit Financing
Sumalee Nawakul has received 3 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $1300 and the most recent for $1400.
Enabling Education
Sumalee does not have any children but she loves being an aunt. She helps her younger sister with the cost of her niece's education.
Caring for Children
This artist supports children under the age of 18.
Eco-Friendly
This Product is awarded the Earth Friendly badge because it uses recycled or sustainable materials or techniques.
"I continue to help the older people from the foundation. They help me by binding and tying the cords calmly and beautifully."
"Sawasdee ka, I'm Sumalee from Isan, in northeastern Thailand, and I come from a family dedicated to gardening flowers. As a child I helped by... read more