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Otomí Beaded Sunflower Necklace – Yellow

£32.00

Otomí Beaded Sunflower Necklace – Yellow – San Pablito, Puebla

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

Flowers are one of the most beloved motifs in Otomí beadwork, rooted in a deep connection to nature that runs through the tradition. This sunflower, with its layered yellow petals, deep burgundy centre and tiny white bead details, is a beautiful example of that. Every bead is placed by hand across three careful steps, with each necklace taking between four to eight hours to complete.

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

Otomí Beaded Sunflower Necklace – Yellow – San Pablito, Puebla

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

Flowers are one of the most beloved motifs in Otomí beadwork, rooted in a deep connection to nature that runs through the tradition. This sunflower, with its layered yellow petals, deep burgundy centre and tiny white bead details, is a beautiful example of that. Every bead is placed by hand across three careful steps, with each necklace taking between four to eight hours to complete.

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 8 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.

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