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Multicolored Nylon Cord Friendship Bracelets (Pair) - Atitlan Arrows
Multicolored Nylon Cord Friendship Bracelets (Pair) - Atitlan Arrows
Multicolored Nylon Cord Friendship Bracelets (Pair) - Atitlan Arrows
Multicolored Nylon Cord Friendship Bracelets (Pair) - Atitlan Arrows
Multicolored Nylon Cord Friendship Bracelets (Pair) - Atitlan Arrows
Multicolored Nylon Cord Friendship Bracelets (Pair) - Atitlan Arrows
Multicolored Nylon Cord Friendship Bracelets (Pair) - Atitlan Arrows
Multicolored Nylon Cord Friendship Bracelets (Pair) - Atitlan Arrows
Multicolored Nylon Cord Friendship Bracelets (Pair) - Atitlan Arrows
Multicolored Nylon Cord Friendship Bracelets (Pair) - Atitlan Arrows

Multicolored Nylon Cord Friendship Bracelets (Pair) - Atitlan Arrows

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Working with colorful nylon threads, the Artisans of Panabaj in Guatemala craft this pretty pair of friendship bracelets. Both bracelets feature arrow motifs in a bright array of colors; they can be secured by tying at the desired length.

  • Nylon thread
  • 0.07 oz
  • Each: 6 inches min L - x 11 inches max L x 0.6 inches W

THE STORY BEHIND THE PRODUCT

Artisan Organization: Niyaz

Country: India

"Hi, I'm Niyaz from Kashmir, known as 'heaven on earth.' I have fond memories of my childhood, when I felt carefree and wandered about, enjoying the natural beauty of my town. We are a big family comprised of three boys and four girls, and my nephew, Riyas, is a featured artist. My father was a weaver and he really worked hard to bring us up. I remember a time when our family was going through a financial crisis, but father always encouraged us and managed to send us to school. However, I was more interested in learning the rich crafts of our state. The idea that I didn't want to study really irked my father and so he would scold me.

"One day when I was about 15 years old, I was venturing out in the open and I saw some amazing papier mache boxes. It was only natural for me to favor papier mache work because, in my area, almost every household has someone doing this craft. So I decided to learn it too, with expert artist Syed Aktar, even though no one in my family was doing it. My elder brother and sisters were already into weaving, helping my father.

I started working on this art and it felt great! I would mostly replicate the traditional patterns and compositions featured in rugs and carpets. My father had a shop where he sold his shawls and scarves, so I would also show my creations there and, since customers loved them, I got really inspired to do more and more.

"I use only natural colors in my work – flowers, leaves, and stone colors are what I use to execute my paintings.

"In the late 1990s, I received a letter from the Handicraft Department of the Indian government to participate in an exhibition. I came and the exhibition was a great experience which opened new avenues for me. I decided to open a small workshop in Delhi and so began a new journey. I started participating in a lot more government-sponsored exhibitions and in 1993 I received the National Award in papier mache art work. It was a great feeling! I was invited to NIFT (National Institute of Fashion Technology) for a ten-day demonstration program.

I was also invited to participate in demonstrations and exhibitions in Kuwait, Germany, Sweden, Singapore and Australia. It was always a great feeling and the appreciation I got was always overwhelming.

"Now I am very happy to be associated with you.""

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