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Women in war-torn Afghanistan are working hard to make a better life for themselves through crafting this beautiful jewelry
for you.
Madina Handicrafts Community (MHC) is a non-governmental organization (NGO) and non-political organization that's
registered with the Ministry of Justice Government of Afghanistan.
MHC's mission is to empower vulnerable and disabled women by promoting literacy, health education, life skills and
basic business training to help them and their families become self-sustainable.
Madina Handicrafts Community works with over 200 women, many of whom are disabled,
in Kabul, Qarabagh and Wardak provinces in Afghanistan. It provides short term training programs in tailoring, handicrafts and jewelry design.
Shaima Shafaq, the woman who hosts the Kabul workshop in her modest home, was shot by an
Afghan soldier and was then inspired to create opportunities for other Afghan women who became victims of war.
Important Note! Some of the clasps shown in these photos have been altered for comfort and adjustability. We'll have
updated photos available in the near future, but for now please know that: |
ALL bracelet clasps are "T" clasps. |
ALL necklaces are adjustable with a chain and lobster claw clasp. |
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Blue Stone Quartz Double-Strand Necklace, Bracelet and Earrings
Nuggets of blue quartz dance between silver-toned beads for a dynamic necklace, bracelet and earrings set
that works for evening or day-wear. Earrings are hypoallergenic. |
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Necklace |
MHC:QZSTN-NCK |
19" long |
$60.00 |
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Bracelet |
MHC:QZSTN-BR |
7.5" long |
$22.00 |
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Earrings |
MHC:QZSTN-EAR
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3" long |
$12.00 |
(Sorry - out of stock.)
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Women come, many with children, and enjoy solidarity and fellowship while they work together to cut,
shape, sand, polish and assemble stylish jewelry made from recycled glass,
fluorite, lapis, carnelian, quartz, turquoise, and other precious stones.
Thanks to the income they receive, women are choosing to continue their education, and can help provide for their families.
Your purchase of these fair trade necklaces, bracelets and earrings help these women rebuild their lifes and Afghanistan's economy,
which is a necessary factor for peace.
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Long Mixed Stone Necklace $80.00
Lapis, Carnelian, Quartz, Turquoise, Recycled glass, and Fluorite.
Why pick one when you can have them all? Worn as a long, single strand or doubled up to deliver more punch,
our long mixed stone necklace makes the perfect day or evening accessory for the woman who knows she can have it all.
About 48" long. MHC-DBLMIX-NCK
(Sorry - out of stock.)
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(Closeup)
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Antique Glass and Silver Jewelry
Smooth discs of recycled green glass are loving their second life as an eco-chic accessory.
Handmade by women in Afghanistan to help care for their families and rebuild their war-torn country. Earrings are hypoallergenic.
Necklace |
MHC:GLASS-NCK1 |
$30.00 |
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Bracelet |
MHC:GLASS-BR1 |
$12.00 |
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Earrings |
MHC:GLASS-EAR1 | $8.00 |
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Set of all 3 |
MHC:GLASS-SET1 |
$50.00 |
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Lapis and Carnelian Jewelry
"Mixed Bouquet"
Lapis lazuli "blossoms" intermingle with hand-carved
Carnelian flowers for an eye-catching bouquet of semiprecious stones. Earrings are hypoallergenic.
Necklace |
MHC:FLWRLAP-NCK |
$54.00 |
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Bracelet |
MHC:FLWRLAP-BR |
$30.00 |
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Earrings
(not pictured) |
MHC:FLWRLAP-EAR |
$16.00 |
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Important Note! Some of the clasps shown in these photos have been altered for comfort and adjustability. We'll have
updated photos available in the near future, but for now please know that: |
ALL bracelet clasps are "T" clasps. |
ALL necklaces are adjustable with a chain and lobster claw clasp. |
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Black Bracelet with River Pearls
$36.00
Delicate black beads mingle with freshwater pearls for a bracelet that's a study in contrasts:
casual yet chic, elegant yet understated. Perfect for the office, yet the ultimate cocktail accessory.
Ring and toggle closure. 7.5" long. MHC:BKPRL-BR
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Purple Fluorite Bracelet with Agate Barrel Bead $20.00
Chunky enough to be cool, and slim enough to be feminine, our Fluorite Agate Bracelet features frosted fluorite beads and a
smooth agate oval for a contemporary design that showcases the natural variations of both semi-precious stones.
MHC:FLUAG-BR
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Garnet Necklace with Turquoise Heart Pendant
"Heart on Heart"
$60.00
Garnet, the stone of purity, truth, love and compassion,
pairs up with a turquoise pendent for our "Heart on Hearts" Necklace.
This is a heartfelt design that marries two distinct stones and shows that opposites do attract.
Makes a great gift for someone close to your heart, or a lovable way to add some luck to your own love life.
17" long. MHC:GARHRT-NCK
(Sorry - out of stock.)
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Closeup of turquoise heart.
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Turquoise and Fluorite Necklace and Bracelet
Frosted fluorite meets smooth turquoise stones in this one-of-a-kind design that's
a study in contrasts. Wear beneath an open-collared shirt to work, or with a black cocktail dress for a night on the town.
Whatever you decide, this attention-grabbing accessory helps women in war-torn Afghanistan.
(above right - closeup of the bracelet clasp. Note that necklace
will be a adjustable with a chain and lobster claw clasp, like the necklace below).
Necklace
MHC:STCKTUR20-NCK |
20" long |
$60.00 |
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Bracelet
MHC:STCKTUR-BR |
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$17.00 |
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Sienna Flower Necklace, Bracelet and Earrings
Flower power to the people!
Carnelian ovals meet green fluorite flowers for a semiprecious accessory sure to please every eco-fashionista.
While Carnelian is thought to increase energy, green fluorite is said to help concentration.
Whether or not you believe in a stone's metaphysical properties,
we can all agree helping female war victims in Afghanistan looks and feels good! Earrings are hypoallergenic.
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Left: Necklace clasp
Below: Bracelet clasp
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Necklace
(Sorry - out of stock.) |
MHC:FLWRGR-NCK |
18" long |
$32.00 |
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Bracelet |
MHC:FLWRGR-BR |
7.5" long |
$15.00 |
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Earrings |
MHC:FLWRGR-EAR |
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$13.00 |
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Set of all 3
(Sorry - out of stock.) |
MHC:FLWRGR-SET |
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$60.00 |
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