Contemporary beaded love letter necklace designed by Zulu artisans. In Zulu society young women crafted love letters in jewelry form using beads to send messages to their love interests.
Each color and pattern contained a message.
Colors and meanings.
- White: Purity, innocence, and spiritual love
- Red: Passion, longing, or deep emotional attachment
- Blue: Faithfulness, devotion, and waiting; sometimes used in engagement symbolism
- Black: Marriage, commitment, or sorrow depending on context
- Green: Youth, jealousy, or domestic contentment
- Yellow: Wealth, fertility, or social status
- Pink: Nobility, willingness to marry despite modest circumstances, or social standing
This beaded collar necklace is a more contemporary version and is a symbol of cultural heritage, love, and is an amazing statement piece.
Meticulously crafted with seed beads.
Colors: white, rust, brown, and gold. Adjustable fastener and fringes