Here we are featuring a splendid hand-made, beaded Masai bracelet. This traditional ornament is worn for weddings and when the woman goes to the home of her husband for the first time. These braclets are hand-made by the mother of the young woman to be married. This bracelet features the traditional colors of beads: red, blue, white, orange and green. The Maasai people are a proud and resilient warrior people of the African plains, mainly located in central Kenya and Tanzania. They are famous for their fierce warrior abilities, their respect and love for cattle, and their intricate and colorful beadwork adornment. The beading skills and traditional patterns are passed from mother to daughter, from generation to generation. Working outside while keeping careful watch on their young children, these women create delicate, multi-colored bracelets, necklaces and headbands, some which are worn by both men and women, for every day and for special occasions and feasts. These bracelets that are displayed are approximately 2 1/2 to 3 inches in diameter. The bracelets are identified by color so you may choose which one you like. Please Note: the price is for one bracelet. |