Native Seeds

Seed bead earrings in native american style.

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These earrings are handmade by the Emberá Chami of Colombia, crafted from generational weaving techniques. The combination of colors and shapes are symbolic to their knowledge of the mountains, rivers, sky, animals, people and the unity of all. 
 
We work fair trade with Embera Chami tribe of Colombia, and our mission is to preserve their artistry, and encourage them to thrive!
 
Features:
- Bead work is all made with very strong synthetic thread and glass beads
- 925 Silver hoops
 
Meaning of Colors / Symbols:
WHITE: Clouds, Peace
RED: Blood, Race, Soul, Flowers 
BLUE: Sea, River, Sky, Space 
GREEN: Nature, Leaves, Mountains 
YELLOW: Gold, Sun, Happiness
ORANGE: Flowers
PURPLE: Flowers
BROWN: Earth
BLACK: Night
SPIRAL: Path / Road
CURVES: Rivers
CIRCLE: Community, Unity, Integrity
ZIGZAG: Mountain Roads
GEOMETRICAL SHAPES: Pachamama 
DIAMOND: Seasons of Nature