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Elder Center Bead Group

The Elder Center Bead Group is made up of young artisans from Santiago Atitlan, who earn a fair wage for their work and have stable employment.  Working with the Elder Center Bead Group gives the artisans access to new skills and the ability to refine their creativity. The Bead Group contributes to Sharing the Dream’s goal of fostering local sustainability.

Proceeds from the jewelry support the Elder Center, which provides three meals a week, access to medical care, and a place of community to more than 60 local elders.  Supporting the Bead Group is a cost-effective way to bring a better future to Guatemala. Sharing the Dream works with the group on design and creating high quality products.

Cactus Keychain

$14.00

You'll never lose your keys again with this funky cactus keychain! Glass seed beads are hand-beaded in to the shape of a cactus in a pot.


Keychain measure approximately 4" in length from the top of the keyring to the bottom of the pot and 1" in width.


This keychain is handmade by a group of young women artisans in Santiago Atitlan who earn a fair wage for their work. The profits from this product go to the Elder Center, which provides a place of community, meals, and healthcare services 65 elders in Guatemala. Learn more about the Santiago Elder Center & Bead Group.

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Double Loop Earrings in Black

$15.00

These earrings add a subtle touch of elegance to your outfit! Gold-colored wire twists around to form stacked circles and is accented by a glass crystal in black.


Features:

  • Measurements: 1/2" wide and 2 1/4" long
  • Matching gold-colored hypoallergenic earring wire
  • Provides stable employment for artisans in Guatemala
  • Earrings look great worn alone or with a complimentary necklace


These fair trade earrings are handmade especially for you by the artisans of the Elder Center Bead Group. The Bead Group artisans have stable employment and earn fair wages. The group helps to support an elder center in Santiago Atitlan, Guatemala.

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Summer Stroll Bracelet

$14.00 $12.00

This Summer Stroll Bracelet looks great all year-round! It has a geometric pattern made from glass seed beads in pearl white, cream, black, pink, and gold. 

Features:

  • Magnetic closure for easy wearing
  • Comes in multiple sizes


This fair trade bracelet is handmade especially for you by our very own Elder Center Bead Group. The artisans earn fair wages and have stable employment, and the elders at our Elder Center in Santiago Atitlan receive meals and medical care.

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4 Piece Bracelet Set Black

$18.00

The most versatile bracelet set for any occasion! These bracelets give you the opportunity to wear just one bracelet to accent other jewelry, or wear the full set! These bracelets are made up of black, grey, gold, and white beads. They stretch slightly to make for an easy wear.

  • This bracelet set has a matching necklace and earrings!

This fair trade item is handmade by the Elder Center Bead Group, a group of young artisans in Santiago Atitlan, who earn a fair wage for their work. The profits from this product go to the Elder Center, which provides a place of community, meals, and healthcare services for 65 elders in Guatemala.

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Blue Wire Flower Bracelet

$18.00

This beautiful Wire Flower Bracelet is great for everyday looks, giving a pop of elegance. It is made by hand twisting beads through wire. This bracelet comes with a small charm that reads, “Made With Love”. It’s adorable and affordable, what’s not to love?

  • This bracelet has matching short earrings, long earrings, and necklace!
  • It has two size adjustments, 7” and 7.5”

This fair trade item is handmade by the Elder Center Bead Group, a group of young artisans in Santiago Atitlan, who earn a fair wage for their work. The profits from this product go to the Elder Center, which provides a place of community, meals, and healthcare services for 65 elders in Guatemala.

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Beaded Garden Swirl Earrings in Brown

$14.00 $10.00

The Beaded Garden Swirl Earrings in Brown are the golden beauties you’ve been waiting for. These beautiful earrings are a piece of your garden. The beautiful gold and brown will pop on any skin tone.

  • Earrings hang approximately 1.5” in length and 1” in width.


These fair trade earrings are made by our very own Elder Center Bead Group, a group of young artisans in Santiago Atitlan, Guatemala. The artisans have stable employment and earn fair wages, and the profit from the group's sales help to provide meals and medical care for the elders at our Elder Center.

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  • About
    • Partners
    • Contact
    • Programs >
      • Artisan Development
      • Elder Center & Bead Shop
      • Education
  • Shop
  • Boutique
  • Get Involved
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    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Trips
  • Donate
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