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Made by hand

Made by hand
Each bead is painstakingly made by hand, making it a charming and honest piece of art.

Our Story

Earthbutter bead studio is situated in Wellington, a rural community outside Cape Town, South Africa. Earthbutter Beads was started by Desiree Malan to create income opportunities for marginalised women from Wellington, mostly single moms who are unemployed or otherwise seasonal farm workers. Our story is that of many hands working together to make one-of-a-kind beads which will be enjoyed by people the world over.

Fire & Clay

Fire & Clay
Unglazed beads - terracotta, black, cream

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

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Most of our beads are made with local clay from Wellington as we wish to limit our carbon footprint. They are one-of-a-kind originals and the beadmaker's fingerprint can often be seen on the bead. No two beads are exactly the same size, style or colour which adds to their uniqueness.

If you are looking for original beads, you have come to the right place. Enjoy!