Angkor Bullet Earrings
Regular price $46.00 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 135): Computation results in '-Infinity'%The Angkor Bullet Earrings are highly polished and handcast by a vulnerable artisan group in Cambodia from recycled brass bombshells and feature a bullet casing center. Literally turning war into peace, these earrings carry a meaningful message and give back to a community once devastated by bombing.
- Material: Brass from recycled bombshell + Bullet casings
- Measurements: L 2" x W 1.5"
- Handmade with love in Cambodia
- As with all handcrafted goods, there are slight variations making each piece a work of art and truly one of a kind.
Artisan Profile
Ironwork artisans, living in an underprivileged community in the Kandal Province, approximately 45 minutes from Phnom Penh, Cambodia, make this recycled bomb shell and bullet jewelry. Bomb casings are left over from Cambodia's wartime three decades ago. Ironwork artisans skillfully mold bomb shells into beautiful jewelry pieces, introducing a small income to underprivileged communities. While Cambodia has enjoyed years of peace and development since the war and atrocities of the brutal Khmer Rouge regime, today 30% of the population still live below the poverty line (on less than $1.25 per day).
By purchasing these bombshell products, you are helping to create fair trade jobs for disadvantaged Cambodians with high levels of unemployment. Artisans are paid fairly and equitably for their skillful work, which keeps families together with food on their table. A liveable and reliable income is especially important for women as it allows them to raise healthy babies and children and provide for their future. The designs use inspiration from Cambodia 's rich tapestry, restoring and preserving many traditional Cambodian skills.
- What does limited quantity and small batch mean? - Since many of our items are handmade and ethically sourced, there are some instances when items will sell out or go on back order. Please be aware that there is a slight possibility of your order being delayed or cancelled. We will notify you immediately and refund if that is the case.
- Why are there slight abnormalities in my product? - Due to the handmade nature of some of our products, the natural color of the straws/leaves my vary from nude color to darker nude color. Some products are naturally harvested and dyed with manual processing.
- What are sustainable materials? - The well known sustainable materials are: Recycled Cotton, Organic Hemp, Organic Linen, Jute (Straw), Alpaca, Wool, recycled materials (denim, etc.) There are some new materials hitting the market as well: Tencel, Penotext, Econyl, and Qmonos. Though I have yet to source any products using these materials.
- Do you recycle? - Yes, I personally recycle. BUT I also reward you for recycling. See our Recycling Program page for more details.
- What is carbon offsetting? - You can find out about our efforts to combat carbon emissions here.
