The Cowrie Shell Cuff
Rows of natural cowrie shells set into black beadwork, forming a wide cuff. Cowries have been worn across East Africa for generations as a sign of prosperity.
Every piece is made by hand, so no two are exactly alike.
Details
The details
- Handmade in Kenya
- Natural cowrie shells, glass beads
- Ships from Kenya, worldwide
Shipping and returns
Every piece ships from Kenya to anywhere in the world. Delivery times vary by destination; you will see the estimate for your country at checkout.
14-day returns on unused pieces in their original packaging.
The story of the materials
Made from the land and the sea.
Long before glass beads, people across East Africa adorned themselves with what the land and the coast provided: seeds, bone, wood and shell. Cowrie shells travelled the trade routes of the Indian Ocean for centuries, used as money and worn as charms, and on Maasai wedding collars they stand for peace. Coconut shell, cut into discs and polished by hand, carries the warmth of the Kenyan coast.
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What arrives with your piece
Soft sand-toned cotton with a gold FIELROC mark, to store your piece between uses.
Tied to the bag with natural jute twine: where your piece comes from and the meaning behind its colours.
Every order carries a thank-you, written by hand and signed Ashe oleng, "thank you very much" in Maa, the Maasai language.
Sending it as a gift?Tick "Make it a gift" and it arrives in our Fielroc gift box instead, with your own message written by hand on our card and no prices inside.
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