Windfall Necklace - Silver
Windfall Necklace - Silver
The classic combination of turquoise and silver is brought to you by the artisans of Allpa. Combining the casual look of a large-link silver chain with a polished dangling teardrop of turquoise makes for a unique necklace that can be dressed up or down. Translated from the Quechua dialect to mean “earth,” Allpa provides small-scale artisans with technical training, as well as assistance in design and product development.
DETAIL
Made in: Peru
Materials: Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Size: 20in (51cm) total length
Impact
Allpa is named for a Quechua Indian word that means "earth." Allpa is a Peruvian craft trading company providing marketing assistance to artisan groups and family workshops throughout Peru. In addition, Allpa provides technical help, product development advice, skills training, tools and appropriate equipment to artisans. Artisans can access short-term and mid-term loans to improve infrastructure and their workshops. Allpa works with families located in Cusco, Ayacucho, Chulucanas, Cajamarca and Huancavelica as well as Shipibo people living in the Amazon rainforest area of Pucalepa. For most of these people, craft production is a sole source of income.