Sitting under a tree making beautiful jewelry out of natural seed pods, bones and trade beads is where you find a group of hard-working Kisumu women. There is a wonderful atmosphere of encouragement, teamwork and creativity. Some of the ladies prepare the beads by drilling holes, while others string, discuss designs and package the completed items. The bracelets, necklaces and earrings are beautiful creations of wearable art combining wood, bone, bamboo, glass and other unusual elements.
In November a group of ladies in Kisumu began a jewelry making class sponsored by Deliverance Church. Perez Oselu shared this week that “the ladies had never done anything like this. It was totally new for them.” However in a short time they have developed into creative artisans.
Being able to create, design and produce wearable art pieces was a talent many of the ladies found surprising. If you are interested in purchasing some of the items they are available at the Houses of Hope Gift Shop,201 Sparta Road, Belton, Texas 76513(254)933-8399,which helps support widows, orphans and women in need.