Long Namayaan Beaded Leather Wall Hanging - WHITE
ONE OF A KIND
Namyaan, meaning “has grown and is blessed,” in Maa was the name given by the women to this extraordinary piece, reflecting both its grand scale and the intricacy of its beadwork.
Created collectively, the hands of many women bead the individual elements that are then carefully brought together to form one long, sculptural composition. Thousands of tiny glass beads are meticulously stitched onto soft leather, with each section carrying the subtle variations and individual hand of its maker.
At almost five feet long, Namyaan celebrates the power of many hands working together. Its elongated form and intricate cut-out details transform traditional Maasai beadwork into a bold contemporary statement — delicate in its detail, yet commanding in scale.
Designed to hang vertically, its striking silhouette brings texture, movement and craftsmanship to a space, creating a piece that feels as much like sculpture as beadwork.
Each Namyaan is made entirely by hand in Tanzania and is truly one of a kind.
Materials: Glass beads, leather
Colour: White
Dimensions: Approx. 57" L × 9.8" W
Origin: Handmade in Tanzania
Each Sidai piece supports sustainable income for Maasai women artisans while preserving, celebrating and evolving generations of beadwork knowledge through contemporary design.
This product is ready made and will be dispatched from California, USA. All orders are shipped via USPS.
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Orders placed are processed and shipped within 5-7 business days.
This piece is handmade by one of our 120 Maasai beaders in Tanzania. With different hands crafting each piece, no two pieces will ever be exactly the same. We celebrate the uniqueness and differences between them, making them truly one of a kind, just like our customers.
Your purchase creates paid work and income opportunities for skilled Maasai artisans in Tanzania. Each piece is made by hand in Arusha, drawing on generations of beadwork knowledge and exceptional technical skill.
From all of us at Sidai, ashe naleng—a big thank you for supporting our work and the people who make it possible.
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