Otomí Beaded Multi-Strand Long Necklace – Grey

£35.00

Otomí Beaded Multi-Strand Long Necklace – Grey – San Pablito, Puebla

Handcrafted by Moisés in San Pablito, Puebla, this striking multi-strand necklace is made from chaquira beads and plastic string, woven in the Otomí style — the heritage and language his family proudly preserves.

The process takes three careful steps and between four to five hours to complete, requiring patience, precision, and dedication.

Each necklace is a tribute to Mexican craftsmanship, passed down through generations.

Otomí Beaded Multi-Strand Long Necklace – Grey – San Pablito, Puebla

Handcrafted by Moisés in San Pablito, Puebla, this striking multi-strand necklace is made from chaquira beads and plastic string, woven in the Otomí style — the heritage and language his family proudly preserves.

The process takes three careful steps and between four to five hours to complete, requiring patience, precision, and dedication.

Each necklace is a tribute to Mexican craftsmanship, passed down through generations.

The Story Behind It

Maker: Moisés

Years practising: 12 years

Origin: San Pablito, Puebla

Material: Chaquira beads, plastic thread and needle

Technique: Otomí beadwork

Time to make: Each piece can takes between 4 to 5 hours

Learned through: Family tradition, his mum taught him

A note from the maker: Moisés hopes that whoever wears this piece takes a moment to appreciate the work behind it — the time, the patience, and the dedication it takes. More than anything, he wants people to value and understand the richness of Mexican tradition that lives within every single bead.