Founded by friends and "kindred spirits" Lydia Harter and Ali Price, the online shop Lydali stocks high-quality, handmade goods from a carefully curated panel of artisans and craftspeople around the globe. As soon as I saw the site, I knew I had to share it with you - the best part is, purchases support a wide range of worthy causes, with emphases on healthcare, wage fairness, and women's empowerment. For instance, these color-wrapped necklaces were made by women with HIV in Ethiopia - and the metal comes from old bullet casings. (Read more about Lydali's producers, here.)
Oh, and did I mention the products are gorgeous? Below are a few of my favorites (scroll down for more information about what they are and where they come from).
Clockwise from top: Addis Color Wrapped Necklace (made in Ethiopia), $48; Banana Bark and Fabric Bangles, (set of 3, made in Tanzania), $48; Blue Agate Drusy Ring, (made in South Africa), $42; Striped Clutches, (made in Guatemala), $36; Green Gradient Dress, (made in Ghana), $178.
Shop more at Lydali, here. Have a wonderful weekend, everyone - and stay cool!
love the black & white clutch!
ReplyDeleteI am really loving the wrapped necklaces - I am sure that my sister would love one. There is something to say about turning the ugly (bullet casings) into the beautiful (jewelry).
ReplyDeletewonderful, just wonderful! can't wait to spread the word.
ReplyDeleteWow! Love these. Got to have the necklace. now going to their shop, Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteEspecially love the necklaces. Beautiful. Love your blog.
ReplyDeleteIt would be all too easy for me to spend my entire paycheck on this site. I especially love the causes this site supports! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteLove the necklaces. I love when beautiful things are created from what was once ugly or trash. Have you heard of Ten Thousand Villages?
ReplyDeleteLOVE this. you post the best things, shoko!
ReplyDeleteStefania, I haven't! What is it?
ReplyDeleteEverything is so beautiful!! The design is simple, interesting, classic & contemporary, all at the same time. The best part? Everything is oh so affordable. My poor wallet ;)
ReplyDeleteOh I love that agate ring gorgeous!
ReplyDeletePaul
So very beautiful! I love both, the style and color combinations - so summary and pretty!
ReplyDeleteShoko thanks for your comments whilst popping into our blog.
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Bon weekend.
Paul
these are so beautiful (concept + product)...that necklace is insane. yes, please.
ReplyDeleteWow, these are wonderful. Living all of these accessories! Thank you so much for sharing! :)
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Those zipped pouches are just gorgeous...
ReplyDeleteRonnie xo