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Four-Strand Fabric Bead Necklace, Black and Cream

Four-Strand Fabric Bead Necklace, Black and Cream

$54.00
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AK-N36-BW

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Artisan made with love

Four strands of round beads graduate in scale toward the front, their surfaces shifting between solid black, cream, and marbled patterns that never repeat from one bead to the next.

  • Material: Recycled cotton textiles, brass and copper
  • Color: Black, cream, marbled black-and-white
  • Length: 16 in + 3 in extender (shortest strand)
  • Closure: Hook clasp with extender chain
  • Origin: India
  • Hardware: Brass and copper

The strands drape in graduated layers, so the smallest beads sit high on the collarbone while the largest settle lower across the front. The pattern shifts as it moves — the longer you look, the more variation you find.
Details
  • Four-strand layered design
  • Mixed bead sizes
  • Brass spacers
  • Extender chain for adjustable length
  • One-of-a-kind fabric patterning on every bead

Each bead is hand-wrapped from recycled fabric, so bead size, texture, and pattern shift slightly from piece to piece.

The Story

Kantha is a hand-stitching tradition from West Bengal, spanning India and Bangladesh, in which layers of worn cotton sari and dhoti fabric are joined with rows of simple running stitch. What began as a way to extend the life of used cloth grew into a recognized textile art, prized for the texture that builds up when many layers are stitched together.

Here, that same instinct carries into jewelry. Strips of recycled cotton are wound tightly around bead cores, layer over layer, until the surface builds up the mottled black, cream, and marbled patterning. No two beads wrap identically, so the sequence along any single strand is unrepeatable.

The wrapped beads are then strung by hand into graduated strands, spaced with small brass beads and finished with a brass clasp and extender chain — every step done with fabric and thread rather than machinery.

Craft & Care
  • Technique: Kantha textile wrapping

Store dry and keep away from water, perfume, and lotion to protect the fabric beads and brass hardware.

Questions

What are the beads made of?

Each bead is built by hand-wrapping strips of recycled cotton textile around a core, which is what gives every bead its individual black, cream, or marbled pattern.

Is the necklace adjustable?

Yes. It closes with a brass hook clasp and a short extender chain, so you can adjust the fit slightly at the shortest strand.

How long is the necklace?

The shortest strand measures 16 inches with a 3-inch extender, and the additional strands graduate longer to create the layered drape.

Will the fabric beads hold up to daily wear?

They are made to be worn regularly, but as with any textile, keep them away from water, perfume, and lotion, and store them dry to preserve the color and texture.

Will my necklace look exactly like the photo?

Close, but not identical. Because each bead is hand-wrapped from recycled fabric, the placement of patterns and shades will vary slightly from piece to piece.

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marianna t.
elegant

elegant ang original

J
Jill
Disappointed

The necklace balls were considerably smaller than expected. One strand had become unhinged I transit. Cheap packaging.

J
J.W.
Beautiful

Beautiful