Meet our absolutely captivating Shining Stars - delightfully handcrafted beaded ornaments created by skilled women artisans in Arusha, Tanzania! These enchanting holiday decorations combine beautiful traditional beadwork with reclaimed galvanized metals! Each 2.5-3 inch treasure brings authentic African artistry to your holiday celebrations.
What Makes These Stars Special:
• Handcrafted with love - Each star is individually created by skilled women artisans
• Sustainable materials - Beautiful beads combined with reclaimed galvanized metals
• Perfect size - 2.5-3 inches wide, ideal for trees, garlands, or gift decoration
• Fair wage-focused - Supporting women with above-market compensation and safe workplaces
The Perfect Holiday Companions: These African-inspired Christmas ornaments are absolutely enchanting! Whether gracing your Christmas tree, adorning holiday packages, or bringing smiles as thoughtful gifts, each handmade star tells a story of cultural creativity and skilled craftsmanship.
The Artisan Story: Created in Arusha, Tanzania, each beaded holiday ornament represents the beautiful fusion of holiday traditions with African artistry. Our artisan partners use traditional beading techniques, resulting in these wonderful sparkling stars that are uniquely beautiful and authentically African.
The Impact Behind Your Purchase: When you choose our Shining Stars, you're supporting women artisans with fair wage-focused employment and safe working conditions. Through our non-profit Foot Forward Fund, 100% of net proceeds support our UhuruPads menstrual hygiene program and other initiatives empowering girls and women across East Africa.
Perfect For:
- Christmas tree decorating with a unique twist
- Holiday gift package decoration
- Stocking stuffers and small gifts
- Collectors of handmade ornaments
- Those who appreciate cultural artistry
- Supporting women's empowerment
- Adding conversation pieces to holiday decor
Product Specifications:
- Size: 2.5-3 inches
- Materials: Beautiful beads and reclaimed galvanized metals
- Origin: Handcrafted in Arusha, Tanzania
- Care: Dust gently with soft cloth
- Character: Each star has unique variations due to handcrafting adding to its beauty!
Create Your Constellation: Collect multiple Shining Stars to create your own unique heaven! Mix and match with our other handcrafted Christmas decor including:
- Wooden Holiday Friends
- Reindeer Beaded Friends
- Angels From On High
- Enchanting Santa Gift Baskets
- Hand-Beaded Trees - and Mini-Tree Ornaments
- Incredible Nativity Sets, created from banana fiber and wire, in both size large and small
- Soapstone Angels, lovingly carved to create a divine addition to your holiday display