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Naapok-Nanyok

Although the Maasai women of Tanzania who formed Nanyok are no longer nomadic, their lives revolve around livestock. The five-month dry season kills the grass, leaving the goats to die, meaning no milk for Maasai children. Each eight-strand beaded bracelet or ornament sold creates a savings fund for new goats to replace any that die. In a recent year, the women saved $150 from their handmade products and bought 15 goats to nourish their children.

Products

Maasai Beaded Star Ornament Set 24.99 Meticulously hand-beaded in red, silver, and gold by Maasai artisans.	Maasai Earrings 5.99 Let quality handcrafts from Maasai artisans find a home in your wardrobe.
Maasai Zebra Bracelet 12.99 Zebra patterned bracelet adds a hint of Africa to any outfit.