The Nyishi Tribe
A group of brave and talented women artisans in the Himalayan mountainous region of India create our beautiful, sustainable jewelry line. These women are victims of child marriage, and are now living in the Short Stay Home ran by the cooperative, earning a living by making jewelry and other ornaments. At the same time, they are learning how to weave, cut, tailor, and other various artisan skills. All of their work reflects their perseverance, talent and ethnic art of the region.
Some of the jewelry is made by drying tree resins, particularly pine, while some is created by sourcing local stones, gems and metals. For the resin jewelry, the artisans polish the resins to create beads of different shapes and sizes. Different finishes provide either a clean, smooth, shiny texture, or a more natural, rough texture. The tree resins are a renewable source and an excellent alternative to wood.
The cooperative helps women become independent after being victims of child marriage. Some of the artisans even have a full-time job outside of their shelter and are able to make the jewelry in their spare time. By supporting our artisans through fair trade, you are helping this group of women become independent, self-sufficient and live a life they deserve.
Tribal Art Necklace
Multi-colored glass beads are knotted together in a multi-string necklace. It goes with almost any outfit because of the different colored beads.
Artisans who work on this product benefit from fair...
OM Men Necklace
This necklace is made from tree and artificial resins. Talented artisans dry the resins, then cut them and polish them into different types of beads. This particular necklace has an...
Barrel Men Necklace
This necklace is made from tree and artificial resins. Talented artisans dry the resins, then cut them and polish them into different types of beads. This particular necklace has three...
Men Thread Necklace Series
Fair Trade Jewelry for Men! This series consists of 6 different men’s necklaces. The thread is handmade by twisting thread around a cotton string. The six different designs vary in...
Flat bead necklace
This sustainable necklace is handmade in the Himalayan region of India. Resins from pines are dried, finely cut and polished to give a wooden effect. These beads are then sown...
Whirlpool Necklace
This sustainable necklace is handmade in the Himalayan region of India. Resins from pines are dried, finely cut and polished to give a wooden effect. The artisans infuse white pigment...
Tribal Petals
Handmade in the eastern mountainous region of India, by the Himalayas, this necklace is made out of dried tree resins. The resins are given a petal-like shape and then carved...
Axe Necklace
This is a fair trade piece of jewelry made in the Himalayan region of India. Artisans in the region source local stones and metals to create this beautiful work of...
Aqua Heart Necklace
This is a fair trade piece of jewelry made in the Himalayan region of India. Artisans in the region source local stones and metals to create this beautiful work of...
Half Moon Necklace
This is a beautiful, handmade glass and metal necklace. The pendant at the end is made from multi-color glass in the shape of a half moon, clasped with a carved...
Seal Pendant Necklace
Multi-string necklace with beads and pipe work. Very finely carved metal pendant at the end, decorated with ‘inlay work’. A fair trade product from the Himalayan region of India.
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Green charm necklace
This necklace is handmade in the Himalayan region of India. It is made of naturally sourced materials, and it is a natural reflection of the cultural colors of the Himachal...
Blue Pottery Necklace
This is a fair trade piece of jewelry made in the Himalayan region of India. Artisans in the region source local stones and metals to create this beautiful work of...
Swirl Bead Necklace
This beautiful necklace is made with glass beads containing swirl designs. The thick-thin beads form an interesting pattern giving it a fresh and mystic look.
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“OM” Earrings
This is a fair trade piece of jewelry, handmade in the eastern mountainous region of India. These earrings are made out of tree resins and locally sourced metals. Artisans dry...
“X marks the spot” Earrings
This is a fair trade piece of jewelry, handmade in the eastern mountainous region of India. These earrings are made out of tree resins and locally sourced metals. Artisans dry...
Beaded Spiral Earrings
These earrings are made in the eastern mountain region of India. Resins from trees are dried and given a shape, they are then finely polished to give different effects. Artisans...
Clean Polish Earrings
Handmade in the eastern mountainous region of India, these earrings are made out of dried tree resins. This is a sustainable alternative to wooden earrings, since the tree resins are...
Tribal Mask Earrings
This sustainable necklace is handmade in the Himalayan region of India. Resins from pines are dried, finely cut and polished to give a wooden effect. These earrings are carved in...
Tribal Triangle Earrings
These earrings are made in the eastern mountain region of India. Resins from trees are dried and given a shape, they are then finely polished to give different effects. Artisans...
Whirlpool Earrings
These earrings are made in the eastern mountain region of India. Resins from trees are dried and given a shape, they are then finely polished to give different effects. Artisans...
Tribal Art Bracelet
This bracelet matches our Tribal Art Necklace (one of our most popular necklaces). It is made of multiple strands with glass beads. It is adjustable.
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Barrel Men Bracelet
This bracelet is made from tree and artificial resins. Talented artisans dry the resins, then cut them and polish them into different types of beads. This particular bracelet has a...
Carved Symbol Bracelet
This unique bracelet is made of different beads with carved symbols: OM, Yin-Yang, Buddha’s Knot, Peace.
This is a Fair Trade product made by artisans in India. These talented artists make...
OM Men Bracelet
This bracelet is made from tree and artificial resins. Talented artisans dry the resins, then cut them and polish them into different types of beads. This particular bracelet has an...
Beaded Spiral
This sustainable bracelet is made in the Eastern mountainous region of India. Dried tree resins are cut and polished into different shapes to make the beads. They are infused with...
Night and Day Bracelet
Handmade in the eastern mountainous region of India, this bracelet is made out of resins. Double colored beads are joined in several layers with vertical carved beads holding them. Small...
Mystic Multi-strand Necklace
This long, beaded necklace is a great accent piece. It features several strands of tribal beads with various sizes, shapes, and colors.
•Made of Resin, aluminum, and elctroplated brass
•38"
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Chroma Necklace
This beautiful necklace is a multi-stranded necklace with beads of different colors, shapes and sizes. One end contains a clasp, while the other contains a chain that regulates how tight...
Color Bonanza Necklace
This multi-colored necklace has big, shapeless beads that are made of resins. They are then painted different colors and, when worn, these colored beads become mirror images of the beads...
Beaded Spirals Necklace
Handmade in the eastern mountainous region of India, this necklace is made out of tree resins. The resins are shaped as round beads and later filled with white pigment, giving...
Wooden Bead Bracelets
Brightly colored and fun, these bracelets are made of electroplated brass and resin beads. Comes in a set of three - with yellow, green, and blue bracelets.
•Made of electroplated...
Noah Bracelet
This bracelet is made out of natural resin, but it looks just like polished wood slats. Although it has the look of a tight fitting cuff, it is actually held...
Slinky Bracelet
This colorful bracelet is made from tiny resin beads strung on a coil. The bracelet is about 2.5" wide and easily adjusts to any size wrist.
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Chroma Bracelet
This beautiful bracelet is a multi-stranded bracelet with beads of different colors, shapes and sizes. One end contains a clasp, while the other contains a chain that regulates how tight...
Swirl Bracelet
This is a fair trade piece of jewelry, handmade in the eastern mountainous region of India. This bracelet is made out of tree resins. Artisans dry tree resins and later...
Whirlpool Bracelet
This is a fair trade piece of jewelry, handmade in the eastern mountainous region of India. This bracelet is made out of tree resins. Artisans dry tree resins and later...
Shape Contrast Bracelet
Handmade in the eastern mountainous region of India, this bracelet is made out of resins. Various shapes are made from resins and then joined in multiple layers to form an...
Tribal Triangles Bracelet
This bracelet is made of tree resins. Artisans dry the resins, cut them into shapes, and polish them to give them different effects. This bracelet has triangular beads with infused...
Sun Swirled bracelet
Beige glass beads neatly polished by artisans in India.
This is a Fair Trade item handmade in India. Artisans who work on this product receive a fair wage, work under safe...
“X marks the spot” bracelet
This is a fair trade piece of jewelry, handmade in the Himalayan region of India. This bracelet is made out of tree resin beads on an elastic band. Artisans dry...
Brown Carvings Bracelet
This fair trade bracelet is handcrafted in the Himalayan region of India. Pine resins, a renewable material, are dried and polished into a flattened shape, giving them a wood-like effect....
Chroma Earrings
Multi-stranded earrings with colorful glass beads. Matches Chroma Necklace (GA 101) and Chroma Bracelet (GAB 101).
Materials: Glass Beads; Brass Hooks
Size: Approx. 2" long
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Stone Rings
Set of 6 adjustable rings. Smooth finish on assorted stones. Silver braided edge around setting.
Size: Setting is 1" L x 3/4" W
Material: Silver plated brass
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Bold Bead Necklace
This is a fair trade piece of jewelry, handmade in the Himalayan region of India. Resins from pine trees are dried, finely cut into different sizes and polished to give...
Shiva Bracelet
Beaded bracelet made from bones of animals that have died of natural causes.
Size: Adjustable
MOQ: 2
To learn more about the artisans who create this product: Escaping Child Marriage
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Shiva Earrings
Beaded earrings made from bones of animals that have died naturally. Brass hooks.
Size: 1.75”
To learn more about the artisans who create this product: Escaping Child Marriage
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