The handles are made from discarded animal bones which are "batiked" by placing wax on the white bone and then dipping it in a dark brown or black dye

Nepal does not provide free public education and the illiteracy rate is around 50% among adults due to the cost of education

Please note:  The model photo shows these earrings in the mother-of-pearl version

5" long (not including ear wire) and

This is sure to be a new favorite for all dragonfly lovers

Small Lidded Basket, Guatemala Best Sellers The handles are made fromThis beautiful little basket is designed and handcrafted by Mayan women in a fair trade cooperative in Guatemala. It is intricately woven using longleaf pine needles and natural raffia ribbon. Sturdy and extremely well made, it can be used to hold your special treasures or displayed as a decoration. And it smells wonderful. Pine needles and natural raffia. Measures approximately 6" around x 3" high. All of our products are shipped with cards