Widows Jewelry
Beaded Necklaces and Bracelets
Many of the women in the Dorcas Widows Ministry make beautiful beaded necklaces, bracelets and earrings to sell in the market in Kampala. To make the beads the women:
- Buy or find recycled paper,
- cut the paper into long triangular strips,
- roll the strips into beads on a needle (see picture to the right),
- cover them with rubber cement,
- string the beads together and attach plastic clasps.
- When the jewelry is ready, they lacquer each piece in their hands and let the necklaces and bracelets dry.
Each necklace takes about a half a day to make from start to finish. The women sell their handicrafts in the markets around Kampala but the widows report that there is very little demand unless foreigners come to visit.
If you are located in the Twin Cities and are interested in purchasing a necklace or bracelet, the following stores carry the Dorcas Widows Jewelry:
- Art & Soul
303 N. Main St. Alma, WI 54610
Memorial Day Weekend thru October:
Thurs - Mon, 11-5pm (Tues & Wed by chance)
April & November: Sat & Sun, 11-5pm
- The Bead Monkey - Minneapolis
Loose Beads Available Only
3717 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55410
- Books of Hope in the Community of Hope Church
14401 Biscayne Ave. W. Rosemount, MN 55068
- Cathedral of St. Mark Book Store
519 Oak Grove St Mpls, MN 55403
- Edina Art Center
4701 W 64th St Edina, MN 55435
- H20 DaySpa
504 Main Street Melrose, MN 56352
- Meads Department Store
306 Main Street Sauk Centre, MN 56378
- Pathways Bookstore at Christ Presbyterian Church
6901 Normandale Rd Edina, MN 55435
- Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
13901 Fairview Drive Burnsville, MN 55337
or you can contact Carol Vogt at carol@dorcaswidows.org.
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