The Shanga Earring is crafted from recycled glass beads made by Ghanaian artisans, freshwater pearls and quartz, garnet or zircoin.
Shanga (shah-nga) – ‘a string of beautiful beads’
Beads are a huge part of culture in communities across Kenya. The word shanga refers to the beads once they have been made into an ornamental item. Shanga are a huge part of Swahili culture because they are believed to enhance a woman’s beauty and add sound and light as she walks. They are often used as gifts for brides or love interests.