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Segmented Strand Lariat / Necklace in Coral, Indigo, and Ivory - Map of Connection & Flow – Enkito e Olomunyak (Step of Blessing).
Segmented Strand Lariat / Necklace in Coral, Indigo, and Ivory - Map of Connection & Flow – Enkito e Olomunyak (Step of Blessing).
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Segmented Strand Lariat / Necklace in Coral, Indigo, and Ivory - Map of Connection & Flow – Enkito e Olomunyak (Step of Blessing).
More than a necklace—this is a continuous, fluid map of color blocking, light texture, and endless possibility.
Introducing the Enkito e Olomunyak Map of Connection & Flow:
An extra-long, delicate lariat-style necklace designed for versatile layering and rhythmic movement. This piece is composed entirely of tiny, uniformly sized seed beads strung on a durable thread, creating a lightweight, smooth strand that can be doubled or tripled. The color arrangement is the heart of the design, featuring distinct, non-repeating segments of:
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Luminous Ivory-White: Symbolizing clarity and open space.
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Soft Coral/Peach: Evoking the warmth of the setting sun and healing.
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Deep Indigo-Blue: Representing the vast sky, wisdom, and grounding.
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Bright Orange & Gold Accents: Adding focused energy, prosperity, and light.
This intentional segmentation transforms simple beadwork into a modern, abstract composition, representing the varied and connected paths of a long journey.
Artisan Connection:
This minimalist style of seed bead necklace is an elegant reinterpretation of traditional layering (like shanga), where multiple long, fine strands are stacked to create volume and color. Hand-strung with extraordinary patience and precision by skilled artisans, the piece celebrates the purity of the bead form. The deliberate, non-repeating color blocks offer a contemporary nod to the traditional coding of colors in African beadwork, where colors speak a language of relationship, status, and geography.
Symbolism in Material & Form:
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Long Strand/Lariat: Journey, continuity, and infinite possibility.
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Color Blocks (Segments): The different stages or aspects of life's path.
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Indigo & Coral: The contrast and balance between cool depth and warm vitality.
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Seed Beads: Collective strength and intricate connection.
Features & Benefits:
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Materials: Glass Seed Beads, Durable Thread, Minimal Metal Clasp (if any, designed to be long).
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Functional Styling: Highly versatile; can be worn long, doubled as a two-strand necklace, or wrapped multiple times as a bracelet/anklet.
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Lightweight Comfort: Designed for fluid layering and comfortable extended wear.
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Modern Color Palette: A fresh, chic aesthetic that remains rooted in artisanal quality.
Product Details:
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Overall Length (Approximate): 100–120 cm (designed to be long).
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Bead Diameter: Approx. 2 mm (Seed Beads).
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Materials: Glass Seed Beads, Durable Thread.
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Care Instructions: Keep dry. Store carefully to prevent tangling. Avoid harsh chemicals.
Adorn with color. Signal with flow. Map the connection.
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