Silk and Shell Fabric Belt
Silk and Shell Fabric Belt
A truly unique accessory! This belt is made of silk, stars and shells. It is sure to be a show stopper, talk starter.
It is 63 inches long with double ties. The body of the belt measures 40″ and 2.5 ” wide. It will lie low and speak large.
Cowry shells line the belt interspersed with stars.
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A truly unique accessory! This belt is made of silk, stars and shells. It is sure to be a show stopper, talk starter.
It is 63 inches long with double ties. The body of the belt measures 40″ and 2.5 ” wide. It will lie low and speak large.
Cowry shells line the belt interspersed with stars.
Trust me. No one will have a belt like it.
It was hand made in Kenya by the Bidii Women’s Group.
Found in the Islands of then Indian Ocean, cowrie shells found their way to Africa as a major form of currency. Though no longer used as money, the cowrie shell remains. They are used in jewelry, decoration on everything from clothing to dishes. It is symbolic of prosperity.
Worn around the hips, it is thought to increase fertility. In some cultures they were considered medicinal and were used in a variety of ceremonies.
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Aina Moja is Kiswahili for "one of a kind". Each item is uniquely hand-made by African artists and therefore, one of a kind. Due to the fact that each item is handmade, actual item may vary slightly from product image.
Aina Moja products are sold at art and craft fairs throughout the summer and fall as well as in the Aina Moja shop in Belfast, Maine.
Aina Moja is a member of Fair Trade Gifts and is part of the Artisan Support project of Expanding Opportunities, a 501(3)c organization.
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Our items are purchased directly from artisans in Kenya, Africa and not at tourist stations. The purchase of the items supports individuals and families in Kenya.
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