This unusual bracelet is made from wooden beads woven together on a strong elastic cord. The mid section beads are of a contracting colour and are arranged to form a beautiful flower design which gives the bracelet a totally unique look.
The Mbao bead bracelet is a top quality handmade artisan bracelet in classic Southern African style – enough to complement and lift the look of your outfit whilst at the same time being just that little bit different.
- wooden beads
- stretchy and easy to wear
- beads have lovely neutral colours.
- circumference (unstretched) is approximately 150mm but as it is elasticated should fit most wrist sizes
- Boho look
- Handmade in Zimbabwe
You will find yourself wearing this bracelet with many pieces in your wardrobe. Makes a great gift too!
Interesting facts
The word ‘mbao’ means ‘star’ in Swahili. Patterns used in African art and design generally fall into two groups:
- Geometric – patterns that use zig zags, chequerboard, curved lines, spirals and circles.
- Symbolic – patterns that use images which have some symbolic meaning for the artist and the person using the art, whether it be on a piece of clothing, jewellery or a building. These images can include crescents, stars (as used on the Gavastie Mbao bead bracelet), flowers, seeds, trees and pods.
The star pattern does look pretty on the Gavastie Mbao Bead Bracelet!
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