Kenya's Maasai are among the most recognized African peoples on Earth, and their beadwork is world renowned. When drought threatened the Maasai's livelihood in the late 1990s, the beadwork that is part of their cultural heritage became key to helping them maintain their independent lifestyle.

Using the abundant grasses of the Rift Valley to create a new type of bead material, Maasai women make Zulu-grass necklaces, which help them preserve their traditions in the face of social and environmental threats. Sparkling with Czech glass beads, this necklace is a vibrant, versatile, ecologically conscious, and lightweight travel piece. Adjustable 16''L to 20''L.