{"product_id":"handcrafted-ostrich-eggshell-heishi-necklace-217-6","title":"Handcrafted Ostrich Eggshell Heishi Necklace - 217.6","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandcrafted Ostrich Eggshell Heishi Necklace\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​A piece of wearable history, this necklace is crafted from one of the oldest jewelry-making materials known to humanity. These delicate, creamy-white discs—traditionally known as \u003cb\u003eHeishi beads\u003c\/b\u003e—are painstakingly hand-cut, drilled, and smoothed from the thick shells of ostrich eggs. This specific style is a hallmark of the \u003cb\u003eSan people of Southern Africa\u003c\/b\u003e, representing a craft that has remained virtually unchanged for tens of thousands of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eArtistry \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eAncient Technique:\u003c\/b\u003e Each bead is individually shaped by hand. The shell is broken into small fragments, drilled with a central hole, and then strung together and ground against a flat stone to create a uniform, cylindrical strand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eMinimalist Palette:\u003c\/b\u003e The natural, unbleached ivory hue of the shell provides a soft, matte finish that feels both primitive and ultra-modern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eOrganic Construction:\u003c\/b\u003e The beads are traditionally strung on natural fiber or sinew, finished with a rustic hand-tied raffia or cord closure, highlighting the raw, earth-derived beauty of the piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: H 36cm W 8cm D 8cm \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Boys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52904438137056,"sku":"BBKENY8131BOT","price":78.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.carouselstore.co.uk\/products\/handcrafted-ostrich-eggshell-heishi-necklace-217-6","provider":"Carousel Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}