Zulugrass Jewelry Makes a Difference

Zulugrass Jewelry?  How much Difference does it Make?

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Zulugrass Jewelry is available in long strands, multiple strands and as long single strands.  All very versatile, colorful, expressive, durable, waterproof and is just simply awesome.

And the story goes …"When one Kenyan woman heard of the opportunity to earn a living making Zulugrass jewelry, she pulled together enough money to travel a great distance to another East African village by bus to learn the trade.

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She quickly became the highest producer of jewelry in the Maasai Tribe and asked the founders of the program to set up a training site in her area.

In doing so, the founders discovered that she owned a small store in her village, and that her customers had little or nothing.  She had never been able to turn her back on them… which meant she had many outstanding bills because of their debts. She made this financial investment in herself and her community so that her neighbors could not only afford to pay their debts, but they could also make a better life.

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The workstation was a success!  Her neighbors paid their outstanding debts within two months. Less than a year later, she earned enough money to buy a plot of land in the town and build a larger store to accommodate the needs of the village.”  Leakey Foundation.

Quite a success story. And, the success is for many.

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What Is Zulugrass?

As you would imagine, wild native grasses.  More of a nuisance it was previously burned because cattle will not graze on it.  Now, it’s a sustainable crop. Zulugrass is tubular and has a hole inside it, also hard and durable. Naturally dyed, the grass becomes almost luminous.

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Beads are strung with elastic along with hand-blown Czech and Japanese glass beads.  They simply compliment one another. All Zulugrass jewelry is waterproof, colorfast, and long lasting.

When you think about the whole picture here, it’s a bridge.  Daraja Imports™ is continually excited about being part of building that bridge that closes the economic gap. 

Zulugrass Multi Strand Bracelet

Similar to the feeling you get when you enjoy wearing these Zulugrass strands, wrap, twist, stack, necklaces, bracelets, anklets, hair scrunchie – You just can’t help but recognize the connection you feel with these artisans.  Not only does their talent abound in their craftsmanship but they conduct themselves as professionals and business men and women supporting their families and communities.

Yes, Fair Trade Jewelry Makes A Difference!

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Discover how easy it is to have the confidence that you make a difference when you purchase from Daraja Imports™.  Because every piece does have a story.

Daraja Imports™ is a Fair Trade Company.