I love working with these beads. They have a great textural feel, are very lightweight, and are quite durable, but beyond all of that, they are just really, really beautiful, and we are helping to support a community!

One of the things I like best about them is the way they feel, because they are hand-made, you can actually feel the thumb prints of the women.

They also work well with just about any other material, gemstones, swarovski crystals, lamp work, you name it. The colors are very true and natural.

Also, jewelry made with Kazuri beads is usually a great sell for most designers. I know from my own experience and working with other designers, that people really respond to the pieces and the Kazuri story.