Mahwash Necklace - Tinted Agate / Lapis

The Mahwash necklace is handmade in Kabul by the men and women artisans of the Turquoise Mountain Foundation. Training and employing young people in meaningful creative jobs is vitally important now in Afghanistan when the young desperately need hope and a sense of purpose in a beautiful country tragically caught up in violence and conflict.

Lapis Lazuli was once the most sought-after stone in the world. Found in Afghanistan, the rock of truth is said to encourage honesty of the spirit and grant the wearer with an improved sense of judgement.

WHY WE LOVE IT

Turquoise Mountain was founded in 2006 by His Majesty King Charles III to revive historic areas and traditional crafts and provide jobs, skills, and a renewed sense of pride. In awe of what Turquoise Mountain achieved, Pippa began her partnership and traveled to Kabul to start to work with a workshop in 2008. Many of the young men working in the workshop were apprentices and became masters of their craft. Over the many years, Pippa has built meaningful relationships, designed dozens of collections with skilled artisans, and witnessed the country's stability change.

The swift Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in 2021, combined with drought and COVID-19, left many struggling and severely limited their employment opportunities. Now, more than ever, this work, which brings steady and regular income to the artisans of Turquoise Mountain, has a new sense of urgency and importance. Seeing Afghan jewelry cherished by the international market brings great pride to both Pippa and the artisans she collaborates with.

DETAILS

18kt Gold Plated Sterling Silver & Lapis Lazuli.

Largest stone size: approx. 3.5cm x 3cm.

SIZE

Necklace length: 16 inches.