Description
The African Necklace Yanny (DNY3) story.
The African Necklace Yanny (DNY3), has distinctive African flair. Something different in a great mix of colour and shapes. Made from acetate with crystal coloured glass beads. It has a real Rainbow Nation look. .
Background
Yanny jewelry, homeware and craft has a distinctive African flair. This handmade designer jewelry includes contemporary, ethnic and recycled paper ranges with a focus on eco-design. Produced under strong ethical standards and fair trade practices. Women from the local communities being employed to create the beads and jewelry.
They have become known for innovative design and manufacture using a diverse range of materials. Many Yanny jewelry pieces are made out of recycled magazines and paper.
Inspired to find a local and sustainable material source, the supplier turned to waste paper from magazines and newsprint. They then creatively used these materials to make bracelets and necklaces, which come in both natural and vibrant colours.
The products have been sold at the Louvre Museum of Decorative Arts and the George Pompidou Centre for Arts and Culture in Paris. They are featured in many international magazines, from Elle Décor to Vogue Living.
This African Necklace Yanny (DNY4) is one of a number of styles available.
