Pembetatu Earrings

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These Pembetatu pendant earrings made by hand from glass beads.

Pembetatu :: Triangle 

The triangle, or pembetatu, decorates the painted faces of young Maasai boys on their journey into adulthood, and features in silver charms that hang from beaded adornments worn by Maasai women.

Symbols are a visual representation of philosophy, and the triangle is one that can be used to convey balance. We dedicate this collection to the pembetatu to symbolize our hopes to balance preserving traditional Maasai beadwork with bringing a contemporary aesthetic to our designs.

Your chosen piece is 100% handmade by one of the 120 Maasai beaders in Tanzania, so no two pieces will ever be exactly the same. With different hands crafting each piece, we celebrate the uniqueness of the slight irregularities and differences between them, truly making them one of a kind. 

Handmade with love in Tanzania. 

Product Details
  • Colour: Cream, gold & black
  • Materials: Glass beads and blocks of 24K gold plated glass beads attached to 14k gold fill earring post
  • Size: 2.5cms L pendant, 9cms L tassels
  • Brand: Sidai Designs
About the Brand

Sidai Designs is a social enterprise based out of Northern Tanzania. Sidai collaborates with Maasai women to create gorgeous, intricately beaded bracelets and necklaces. Each design is inspired by traditional Maasai adornments and patterns, and is made with upcycled materials whenever possible.

Sidai's vision is to create unique handmade jewelry with a modern, fresh aesthetic using traditional methods. Vital to this process is the creative voice of the artisans themselves, whose lives are empowered and enhanced through sustainable employment and education.

Maasai cultural heritage is rich in traditional beadwork that is done with incredible precision and craftsmanship, and Sidai Designs is committed to preserving that tradition. Every piece of jewelry Sidai Designs produces is made up to the highest quality standards, and promises to inspire your wardrobe for many years to come.