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In the village of Nasinyai – just outside the tanzanite mining area – <\/span><\/div>\n
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a group of ladies gather together to make spectacular jewellery <\/span><\/div>\n
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with wire and tanzanite donated by TanzaniteOne. <\/div>\n
Each piece is 100 % handcrafted and all proceeds are reinvested back into the project.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Formed in 2012, the ladies were tutored by renown gem carver Naomi Sarna <\/span><\/div>\n
in the art of wire wrap jewellery making, and after a period of learning <\/span><\/div>\n
now create stunning one-of-a-kind pieces <\/span><\/div>\n
which are sold through The Tanzanite Experience boutiques in Africa, <\/span><\/div>\n
Television Shopping and will soon be available <\/span>online<\/a>. <\/span><\/div>\n
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This gem of an idea was conceived by <\/span>The Tanzanite Foundation<\/a>, <\/span><\/div>\n
and now donations of time and skill by others – such as Adam Woodhams, <\/span><\/div>\n
a local photographer who manages the project in Tanzania, <\/span><\/div>\n
and TanzaniteOne Staff who tumble the stones – mean the project is now <\/span><\/div>\n
creating a steady income to help the ladies support their families. ‘<\/span><\/div>\n
Special thanks to TV network The Liquidation Channel for their on going support.<\/span><\/div>\n
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To catch up with the latest, visit the The Maasai Ladies <\/span>Facebook Page <\/a>. <\/span><\/div>\n
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