Africans have long been masters of utilizing whatever materials are at hand to create functional works that are now considered “art.” In 1992 a group of South African natives located in the geographical region known as “Inkwenkwezi”, furthered this tradition by ingeniously crafting highly attractive bracelets from discarded recycled material. The bracelets are stylized from shiny steel safety pins, tiny colored beads, telephone wire and elastic! The selections are all expandable to fit virtually any wrist size. The wide variety of colors can match or add a tasteful accessory accent to any attire. The popularity from gaining world-wide recognition for these bracelets have enabled many impoverished women to gain financial independence whereas they can now provide support for their families. We here at Authentic Africa would like to keep the spirit of enriching lives alive. We will continue to provide revenue for these South African women by purchasing their merchandise. In turn a portion of the proceeds from your purchase will be forwarded to a charity as described below that has achieved a high rating from Charity Navigator.com Thank you for your participation! See individual bracelet selections below. Please click photo for enlargement! See Order buttons below. Any QUESTIONS please leave a message at authenticafrica@mail.com. The surimail address is down. Dimensions: One size fits all. **For a complete inventory listing please go to the 'Index' section on the Navigation Bar to your right** |
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| An inside top view of how all of the bracelets look from the top! Please click photo for enlargement! |
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| When you purchase this blue beaded bracelet a portion of the proceeds will be donated to "Oceana". A 3 star charity that is dedicated to saving the oceans. Please click photo for enlargement! |
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| Please click here to find out how Oceana is helping to protect our oceans! |
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| When you purchase this red beaded bracelet a portion of the proceeds will be donated to "The American Heart Association". A 3 star charity that is dedicated to fighting and preventing cardiovascular diseases and stroke." Please click photo for enlargement! |
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| "The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is: "Building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke." Please click here to find out more! |
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| When you purchase this multi-brown and gold beaded bracelet a portion of the proceeds will be donated to "Feed My Starving Children" A 4 star charity that is dedicated eliminating starvation in children throughout the world. Please click photo for enlargement! Sold out |
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| In a time when many people in Haiti, Nicaragua, and other developing countries around the world struggle to find even a bag of rice to eat, we ask that you’d join us in our global mission. Please click here to find out more! |
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| When you purchase this pink beaded bracelet a portion of the proceeds will be donated to "Breast Cancer Research" A 4 star charity. Please click photo for enlargement! |
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| "Our mission is to achieve prevention and a cure for breast cancer in our lifetime." Please click here for more information! |
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| This beautiful bracelet features long rolled paper beads that range in color from pink to natural to a muddy tan to brown. In between are tiny copper colored traditional beading with large silver beaded centers. Please click photo for enlargement! |
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| This gold beaded selection will add a tasteful touch of elegance to any attire! Please click photo for enlargement! |
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| Long brown and white tubular beads are accompanied by tiny black beading and several large silver balls to make a bracelet that is agreeable with many different outfits! When you purchase this beaded bracelet a portion of the proceeds will be donated to The Drug and Rehab Helpline. This resource provides information and next-steps for people who are trying to recover from addiction Please click photo for enlargement! |
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| Drug and alcohol addiction have serious negative health consequences on all of the body’s organs including the heart and brain. There is a direct connection between drug abuse and irregular heartbeat, collapsed veins, bacterial infections, cardiovascular distress, heart attack, and stroke. Please click link to find out more! |
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