Handmade Gambian Coconut Shell Necklace with Moon & Star Pendant
Handmade Gambian Coconut Shell Necklace with Moon & Star Pendant
By Claude Yazbeck Milky
In Jewelry
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▸ Features: Handmade Unique Piece Upcycled▸ Art technique: Jewelry Design Upcycled Art
▸ Dimensions (cm): 47.0 x 10.0 x 1.0
▸ Net Weight (kg): 0.3
This vibrant, handmade necklace from Gambia features colourful beads and discs crafted from natural coconut shells. The design combines a red crescent moon and a green star pendant, symbolising harmony and cultural storytelling. Lightweight and eco-friendly, it highlights traditional West African craftsmanship, where discarded coconut shells are sustainably upcycled into unique, wearable art pieces. Each bead is dyed in rich hues, creating a lively yet earthy statement that celebrates both nature and artisanal skill.
About Claude Yazbeck Milky
Claude is a mother of three, grandmother of four, and a lifelong maker who finds deep joy in creating with her hands. Though she studied educational psychology, her true language for over 30 years has been design, expressed through crochet, fabric, macramé, and any material that sparks her imagination. Her art takes shape in pieces you can wear, hold, and live with: kimonos, bags, clutches, macramé pot hangers, and more. Each creation begins as a simple idea and evolves into something with its own unique story.
Claude doesn’t follow trends—she follows inspiration. For her, the magic lies in bringing something beautiful to life from nothing. It's a way of staying grounded, connected, and in tune with the world around her.