Sophisticated elegance with these Double Beaded Drops, meticulously crafted using vintage beads, 24k gold plaited and sterling silver beads. The threader design showcases beadwork on both sides, each featuring a distinct two-tone colour combination that reveals itself from multiple perspectives. This gives visual depth and versatility, making them suitable for both everyday wear and special occasions. A refined choice for discerning collectors of quality Indigenous made jewellery.

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Samay Arcentales Cajas is a queer Kichwa Mindalae digital media artist and leader in the Pacha Arts Family. In a world often dominated by digital interfaces, Samay turns to beadwork as a source of grounding. This practice is deeply rooted in her Mindalae lineage, who are artisans and travellers who shared and traded handmade goods across vast territories.

Whether creating for her family’s business or developing her own artistic collections, Samay views beading as a way to preserve the intimate connection between the maker and the material. Her work seeks to balance the complex dimensions of new media with the slow, rhythmic, and healing nature of hand made wearable art, ensuring that the beauty of her heritage remains a living, breathing practice.

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Materials: Vintage beads, 24k gold plaited beads, sterling silver beads, 925 silver threaders

Dimensions:

Diameter: 4 cm