Ningi’s Sun necklace is created with high quality glass beads and cotton cord. This piece has been handbeaded by Ningi, a member of our beading team who is highly skilled in beading intricate stitches. ilanga, meaning 'sun' in the Zulu language, is important in the Zulu culture and features in many traditional tales. Some stories say that the sun was once a man, from whose armpits shone rays of light. He dwelt alone in a hut and his light shone only for himself. Some children belonging to the first Bushmen, were sent to throw the sleeping man high up into the sky, from where he now shines upon all.

In the evening, he draws his blanket of darkness over himself to keep warm. But the blanket is old and has many little holes in it and at night the sun still sparkles through them to make stars.

Details & Features:

• Handbeaded pumpkin sun motif tag centre feature
• Cornflower beads with a few scattered gold, pumpkin and white accent beads
• Made with high quality glass beads, which keep their colour and last
• Adjustable fit:  wear it high, low, or layered with other pieces
• Every purchase helps us grow the project by supporting women beaders in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa