Welcome to my first Noonday Collection Sample Sale!
I have several samples that are now SOLD OUT on the Website or are in the process of being retired from the Collection. I am making these specials available to you at a discount which allows me to replenish my samples with NEW items that will be available in the Spring/Summer Collection.
Check out the pictures below and leave a comment. Make sure to include your email and which item you want, then I will email you to secure payment and shipping information.
There are NO TAX or SHIPPING charges (unless I have to ship it to you!). I can take Cash or Check.
Enjoy Shopping!
Audra
Variated Diamonds Belt
Hand woven
embroidered belts cinch with neutral palette in modern angular designs.
Each belt is
embroidered using ancient, heirloom quality techniques. The artisans are women
in poverty stricken rural areas with very few employment opportunities. They
usually work at home with their children playing nearby.
Composed of hand
embroidered wool with a metal buckle. These belts use a variety of handmade
embroidery and should be handled with care to prevent fraying. Please put them
through belt loops gently to prolong use.
Banded
Triangular Belt (Medium)
Hand woven embroidered
belts cinch in a snap of color with a modern angular design.
Each belt is
embroidered using ancient, heirloom quality techniques. The artisans are women
in poverty stricken rural areas with very few employment opportunities. They
usually work at home with their children playing nearby.
Composed of hand
embroidered wool with a metal buckle. These belts use a variety of handmade
embroidery and should be handled with care to prevent fraying. Please put them
through belt loops gently to prolong use.
1.75"
wide; Small 36.5"; Medium 40"; Large 44"
Cozy Knitted
Bangle
A design of
knitted alpaca wraps itself around a gourd bangle.
These women who
work with us are able to integrate knitting into their daily lives, and thus
supplement their incomes. Every product is fully traceable including where we
source, what are in the products, and who actually hand knits the items. All
our designs are created as a collaborative effort.
3" diameter.
Composed of hand knitted alpaca and gourd. Handle with care.
Exploration
Bracelet (Matching Necklace in the Necklace section)
A stand alone
bracelet or be matchy with the Exploration Necklace. The greens and wooden
beads are the perfect accent to fall's colors.
Handmade by
African Style, a group that Noonday Collection helped launch in Uganda.
8
1/2" W with stretch and just over 2" L. Composed of paperbeads and
wooden beads. Handle with care.
Guapa Wrap
Bracelet
The perfect combination of natural
hues, this leather wrap bracelet is accented with a hand honed tagua seed. This
versatile accessory measures 25'' in length and can be worn as a headband or
wrapped once or three times around the wrist. This piece is handcrafted of
sustainable seeds by artisans in Ecuador. It takes 3 months for the seed to
become a bead. The artisans have been able to rise out of poverty and now
employ other community members with the same vision for them!
Gypsy Stack
Bracelet (red)
Unique and
attention-getting, these twists of colored thread and golden beads stripe the
wrist to brighten any day.
Handmade by a
fair trade artisan group in India that creates avenues of employment for the
economically disadvantaged.
25"
wide Stackable, adjustable. Composed of thread and brass. Brass will oxidize
over time and tarnish with wear. Handle with care.
Gypsy Stack
Bracelet (purple)
Unique and
attention-getting, these twists of colored thread and golden beads stripe the
wrist to brighten any day.
Handmade by a
fair trade artisan group in India that creates avenues of employment for the
economically disadvantaged.
.25"
wide Stackable, adjustable. Composed of thread and brass. Brass will oxidize
over time and tarnish with wear. Handle with care.
Pelotas
Bracelet, Rose
This piece is handcrafted of
sustainable seeds by artisans in Ecuador. It takes 3 months for the seed to
become a bead. Mix
them, match them, these colors are made to accent any of our Noonday bracelets!
Ripple
Bangles (gold)
Bangles of gold-colored brass are
sassy and layer perfectly with what you have for that boho inspired look.
Measure 3'' wide. The Ana Art Group is a family owned artisan business that
receives a living wage for their work and is certified Fair Trade. "I had
been working in this art for 10 years before I learned about fair trade. I now
work only with fair trade buyers, I charge more for my products, and I finally
can enjoy my work" says Naseem, on the artisans based in Delhi.
Sterling
Woven Treasure Bracelet, Black
An intricately woven blue, turquoise
and green diamond pattern over sterling silver posts.(.375"wide
adjustable). Composed of hand-woven cotton. and sterling silver. Handle with
care.
Threaded
Bangle
Woven
Treasure Bracelet (Blue)
Intricate and elaborate hand woven
bracelets that mix and match to create a Noonday arm party like none other!
Woven
Treasure Bracelet (Red)
Intricate and elaborate hand woven
bracelets that mix and match to create a Noonday arm party like none other!
Draped Chain
Urban causal or
sophisticated chic, add these delicately embellished chevron earrings dripping
with golden chain loops. Handmade by a
fair trade artisan group in India that creates avenues of employment for the
economically disadvantaged. 3"
long. Composed of brass. Brass will oxidize over time and tarnish with wear.
Handle with care.
Mediterranean
Sea (Matching Necklace in the Necklace section)
Mediterranean Sea-colored beads nestle
inside a gold-threaded loop. Approximately 1-3/4" in diameter. Handmade by
a fair trade artisan group in India that creates avenues of employment for the
economically disadvantaged.
Urban Knot Necklace
Multi-colored brass chains come together in a knot. Brass will oxidize over time. Approximately 22" long. Handmade by a fair trade artisan group in India that creates avenues of employment for the economically disadvantaged
Pearl Drop
Onion Tea
Towel
The fabric is 100% organic fair trade
cotton and each towel is 19-1/2" x 27-1/2". Hemmed on four sides with
a loop for hanging. The cotton grown to create the towel is certified fair
trade and the weavers also receive a living wage for their work. Hand printed
in India.
Organic Soap
Soak in the exotic beauty of India that is represented in this travel-size soap gift set. Made with four fragrant scents including: lavender, honey oatmeal, chai and mint. Handmade in Northern India using all organic and natural ingredients including fresh spring water, and locally grown herbs and spices. Each set includes a beautifully, handmade soap box. Each travel soap is 1.25 oz.
Handcrafted by a group of marginalized women in India. Proceeds from this collection go to fund literacy programs for the women artisans and children in the community.
Bone Carved
Polygon
Hand carved
cowhorn creates geometric statement while tiny brass beads breathe elegance
into the piece.
Handmade by a
fair trade artisan group in India that creates avenues of employment for the
economically disadvantaged.
12-13".
Composed of bone and brass. Brass will oxidize over time and tarnish with wear.
Handle with care.
Danica
A bold statement
that will sure to have you wearing and sharing our story.
This piece is
handmade in Ethiopia using recycled nickel, copper, and bronze melted down from
previous war weapons. Most of the artisans who created the pieces are HIV
positive and receive healthcare and literacy training in addition to job
training.
29.5"
long. Composed of upcycled metal and artillery. Metal will antique with wear
and time. Handle with care.
Exploration
(Matching Bracelet in the Bracelet section)
Earth tones
sparkle with glints of bronze. Gem-toned turquoise and cream colored paper
beads mix with bronze glass and dark wooden beads for a statement of unique
sophistication.
Handmade by
African Style, a group that Noonday Collection helped launch in Uganda.
27".
Composed of handcrafted paper beads and seed beads. Handle with care.
Inca Steps
(bone)
The Inca steps necklace is handcrafted
by Ecuadorian artisans of nuts from the tagua palm. It is Eco-friendly, and
needs nothing more than a white tee shirt! This piece is handcrafted of
sustainable seeds by artisans in Ecuador. It takes 3 months for the seed to
become a bead. The artisans have been able to rise out of poverty and now
employ other community members with the same vision for them!
This piece is handcrafted of sustainable seeds by artisans in Ecuador who provide employment opportunities for their community. The artisans are also shareholders in the company. "Our life has been difficult, but our children will have a better future”
This piece is handcrafted of sustainable seeds by artisans in Ecuador who provide employment opportunities for their community. The artisans are also shareholders in the company. "Our life has been difficult, but our children will have a better future”
Mediterranean
Sea (Matching earrings in the Earrings section)
Mediterranean Sea-colored beads nestle
inside several gold-threaded loops. Handmade by a fair trade artisan group in
India that creates avenues of employment for the economically disadvantaged.
The Zoe
Necklace (turquoise)
We collaborated with our artisans in
Uganda to create a lightweight, eye-catching necklace. Each bead is handmade
from paper and then strung delicately with gold colored glass beads. Measures
15'' to 18'' in length with an adjustable loop closure. Handmade by African
Style, a group that Noonday Collection helped launch in Uganda.
Eyelet Arm
Warmers
Bold, flirty eyelet knit adorns and warms on any brisk day.
These women who work with us are able to integrate knitting into their daily lives, and thus supplement their incomes. Every product is fully traceable including where we source, what are in the products, and who actually hand knits the items. All our designs are created as a collaborative effort.
10.5" long stretch. Composed of hand knitted alpaca. Handle with care.
Fireside
Scarf
Create a perfect
glow for many occasions with a bright and ultra cozy winter item. A radiant
fashion voice in chunky chained-cable knit alpaca with wooden button closure
detail.
These women who
work with us are able to integrate knitting into their daily lives, and thus
supplement their incomes. Every product is fully traceable including where we
source, what are in the products, and who actually hand knits the items. All
our designs are created as a collaborative effort.
52”
x 11” . Composed of hand knitted alpaca. Handle with care.
Kenyan Kikoy
Kikoys are exclusive to the East African coast, in particular Kenya, where they are made with the finest cotton grown in the region. A Kikoy is a work of art inspired by the vibrant colors of the coastline in this area. Wrap it, put a picnic on it, tie it, cuddle it. This is a must have for travel and all things sunny. Each of these is hand finished by a group of women in Kenya who receive a fair wage for their work.
Kikoy is 64" x 40"
Whimsical
Scarf
Clusters of freshly sprouted bundles of hand dyed cotton gather for artistic measure. Handwoven and then dyed from natural plants that grow near the magical region of Lago de Atitlan. Our Noonday team had the pleasure of working with the women in San Juan de Atitlan, learning the natural dying process of this scarf. The scarf is made by a cooperative of women who share a passion to continue the heirloom weavings of the Mayan people.
Winter Sunset (infinity Scarf)
Original: $58 Sale: $40
This scarf is a perfect year-round accessory as it is wonderfully lightweight and comes in a wide array of colors to complement each season. It is made out of acrylic and hand-woven on looms. The scarf wraps two to three times around the neck. One size fits all.
Handcrafted in Ecuador by a group of artisans who are also shareholders in the company. They have been able to rise out of poverty and now employ other community members with the same vision for them!
