Pan African Bracelet Set, Stacked Beaded Set, Rastafarian, Africa Diaspora, 3-Pc

Description: Handcrafted stretch bead bracelet 3-piece set featuring a PAN-AFRICAN inspired design using the colors Green, Gold, Red and Black. The set is available in your choice of silver or gold plated finish with accompanying charm and detail accent beads. Bracelet set includes:~ 10mm natural polished Rosewood with natural dyed Jade bead detail in red, black and green colors;~ 8mm natural polished Wenge wood with African continent charm; and~ 6mm natural Agate gemstones in red, black, green and gold pattern. All unisex handmade custom made-to-order sizes available from XXS to XXL+ UNISEX WRIST SIZING (see chart) ~ Every piece is made to order so it's important that you measure your wrist accurately. To ensure a perfect fit, please see the measuring chart in the product photos for easy instructions on how to correctly size your wrist and order accordingly. Thank you! SIGNIFICANCE OF RED, BLACK, GREEN, GOLD COLORS: Rastafarian, UNIA, Jamaican, Ethiopian, Afro-American, Pan-African, Marcus Garvey, Ghana et. al ~ The Pan-African flag is also known as the Afro-American flag, Black Liberation flag, UNIA flag, Marcus Garvey and various other names. Despite not being Pan-African in its original conception, it has influenced the flags of many Pan-African organizations and policies. The meaningful and representative uses of these four colors are interchangeable with Black Power, Freedom, Justice and Liberation. Green, gold and red, inspired by the flag of Ethiopia, are used in flags and other emblems of various nations and territories in Africa and the Americas to represent Pan-Africanist ideology. The Rastafarian movement and many Pan-African organizations also employ these colors for their activities (with and without black). Red, black, and green, originally used by activist Marcus Garvey and the UNIA in the United States, are another set of colors used to inspire black nationalism or black liberation rather than Pan-Africanism. Rastafari spiritualism is Afrocentric - equating blackness with the African continent - thereby endorsing a form of Pan-Africanism. Rastas claim the colors/symbolism of the Ethiopian flag (green, gold and red) as it was used during the reign of Haile Selassie. They combine these colors with the conquering Lion of Judah as a symbol of the Ethiopian monarchy. Rastas endorse these color associations often with the addition of the color black symbolizing the skin of the African people. The colors represented on the Jamaican flag are gold, to symbolize the natural beauty of the sunlight and the minerals and raw materials which constitute Africa's wealth; green, to symbolize the hope and agricultural resources; and black, the strength and creativity of its people. In the 1920s, prior to the development of Rastafari and Jamaican liberation, Jamaican-American black nationalist activist Marcus Garvey founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League. The UNIA enjoyed its greatest strength early in its inception, and was influential prior to Garvey's deportation to Jamaica in 1927. The UNIA is still said to be the most influential anti-colonial organization in Jamaica prior to 1938. Garvey, who adopted red, green, and black as colors associated with this movement, described these colors as symbolizing the blood of martyrs (red), the skin of the African people (black) and the vegetation of the land (green). A tri-band flag consisting of three equal horizontal bands of red, black and green, it is designed to represent people of the African Diaspora. States of the African Union which also use these colors include Angola: Red, Black, Gold; Benin: Green, Gold, Red; Cameroon: Green, Red, Gold; Republic of Congo: Green, Gold, Red; Ghana: Red, Gold, Green, Black; Guinea: Red, Gold, Green; Libya: Red, Black, Green; Malawi: Black, Red, Green; Mali: Green, Gold, Red; Mauritania: Gold, Green; Mozambique: Red, Green, Black, Gold; Senegal: Green, Gold, Red; and Zambia: Green, Red, Black, Gold ---------------------------- ♡ All jewelry comes with a burlap jewelry gift pouch and is shipped using Earth-friendly, recycled, environmentally-conscious packing materials. ♡ All bracelets come with instruction tips on how to best care for your stretch bead bracelet. HANDCRAFTED JEWELRY ~ Bracelets are constructed one at a time and therefore no two will be exactly alike. Due to variations in both materials and sourced supplies, slight imperfections are to be expected. Natural beads and stones often contain flaws, blemishes, variations and inclusions. I always do my best to accurately reproduce the designs portrayed in my shop. Please note also that photography presents differently on varying devices. ♡ CARE INSTRUCTIONS ♡ Your stretch bracelet is handcrafted to be strong and lasting, but elastic, stones, beads and metal plating are not eternal. Natural wear and tear will also affect your jewelry. By following these simple tips, however, you can maintain your jewelry’s beauty for as long as possible: > DO NOT GET YOUR BRACELET WET ~ Keep your jewelry away from moisture. It is best to remove your bracelet before washing your hands, showering, exercising and swimming since contact with moisture can break down the elastic, ruin finishes and tarnish metals and charms. > AVOID CONTACT WITH CHEMICALS ~ Perfume, soap, moisturizer, lotion, hand sanitizer or other chemicals can weaken the elastic, harm natural crystals and result in the discoloration and peeling of beads and gemstones. > AVOID HEAT EXPOSURE ~ Leaving your bracelet in sunlight or exposed to heat for an extended period of time may lead to elastic erosion and can cause beads and metal to discolor. Remove your bracelet while exercising. > ROLL IT ON AND OFF ~ Do not over-stretch your bracelet! It has been made with pre-stretched elastic. Over-stretching it beyond its capacity will cause it to break. To keep from overly stretching it to put it on and off, slide your fingers into the bracelet first, then gently roll the beads over your knuckles and then onto your wrist. Do the same when taking your bracelet off. > STORE SAFELY ~ Always store your jewelry safely in a soft pouch or secured in a box or drawer. Never wear your jewelry to bed and remove when sleeping. The jewelry for sale in my shop is handcrafted with small components and is therefore unintended for children. LotusByLina assumes no liability for injury, medical issues, or death resulting from irresponsible product use. NEED HELP? ~ Please feel free to leave any comment in the notes at checkout to let me know if you have any questions! Love & Peace ~ Lina

Price: 28.99 USD

Location: Merrick, New York

End Time: 2023-12-23T02:27:18.000Z

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