Red Beaded Collar Necklace – San Pablito, Puebla
Red Beaded Collar Necklace – San Pablito, Puebla

Otomí Beaded Collar Necklace – Red

£32.00

Otomí Beaded Collar Necklace – Red – San Pablito, Puebla

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

The intricate fan-shaped panels are worked in fine seed beads, with sparkling red beads scattered throughout to catch the light, creating a piece that is as bold as it is delicate. The process takes three careful steps and between five to eight hours to complete, requiring patience, precision, and dedication.

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

Otomí Beaded Collar Necklace – Red – San Pablito, Puebla

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

The intricate fan-shaped panels are worked in fine seed beads, with sparkling red beads scattered throughout to catch the light, creating a piece that is as bold as it is delicate. The process takes three careful steps and between five to eight hours to complete, requiring patience, precision, and dedication.

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

    • Avoid water, perfume and lotions, they weaken the thread and dull the colours

    • Remove before sleeping, showering or exercising to avoid strain and stretching

    • Store flat rather than balled up, to keep the panels' shape

    • Handle gently when putting on and taking off

    Handmade beadwork is delicate. With care, it will last for years.

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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 5 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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