Maasai beadwork – The Making Of
Our necklaces, bracelets, and pendants are crafted with the finest Czech beads, ensuring exceptional quality and vibrant colors.
Watch our videos to see the artistry and dedication behind every piece.
The Making of Beaded Bracelets
The Making of Leather Keychains
The Salt Shakers
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When they are ready, we pick up the beaded pieces from the women's group and pays them piecework. We ensure the The rest of the steps to make the beaded leather piece into our craft happens at the Hadithi headquarters. Many steps need to be carefully done! A few more Maasai ladies are employed at the HQ to help Kate to finish the bracelets.
Backing leather is cut into long strips, then the front leather pieces all get glued onto that strip. Then the ladies cut the leather straight on every piece, trim the edges, heat-emboss a logo on the back, ink the sides, pierce holes and make and fix the cords…
After every bracelet is cleaned a last quality check is done.
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