Oceanic Mosaic Barrette (Mexico)-Oceanic Mosaic Barrette
Greens and blues of the ocean accent the mosaic of colors on this barrette handmade by women artisans in Mexico. The barrette is 3.5 inches wide by 1 inch tall. Metal: Alpaca Silver Stones: Various Treatment Code: N Clasp: Spring Clip. Dimensions: 3 1/2 inches by 1 inch Story Behind the Art: Art Camp -The artisans of Tecalpulco,Mexico have long been known for their silver and abalone jewelry. Art Camp,short for Artesanas Campesinas or rural women artisans,is a women-owned cooperative that continues this tradition. The group continues to introduces new methods,materials,and machinery to compete in the highly competitive jewelry market,surviving a collapse in the s in the marketability of their pieces with the influx of jewelry from other countries to the US market. The women have become business women,understanding the importance of customer service,quality,and design. The jewelry product range includes semi-precious stones,shells,or tiny flowers captured in resin accentuated by silver alloys or precious metals. The tradition of fine Mexican jewelry is present in each piece.